Frontend Application Developer
Lightning LabsAbout the Role
Join our innovative team as a Remote Frontend Application Developer to tackle exciting UI/UX challenges in the second-layer blockchain space. You will build key applications, libraries, and tools that enable mass interaction with the Lightning Network, creating a new application platform to make Bitcoin transactions cheap, fast, and simple for everyone.
Responsibilities
- Write frontend browser-based UIs for our software, primarily using NextJS.
- Integrate and build APIs to support the ecosystem.
- Develop automated tests using frameworks like Jest, Cypress, and Playwright.
- Interact with stakeholders on user-facing products, ensuring our UX is compatible and empowers individuals and companies to build on Lightning.
Requirements
- Strong expertise in JavaScript (TypeScript) and extensive experience building with React.
- Understanding of modern solutions for building web applications targeting various browsers and platforms.
- Solid engineering practices and processes, including robust testing methodologies and comprehensive documentation.
- Prior contributions to open-source projects and experience leading software development.
Nice-to-Haves
- A strong passion for Bitcoin and a desire to simplify its use for everyone.
About Lightning Labs
View companyLightning Labs develops an open payment protocol layer leveraging blockchain technologies and smart contracts. The company focuses on building open-source software for the Lightning Network, enabling fast, cheap, and scalable Bitcoin transactions globally. Its mission is to facilitate private transactions and establish a programmable financial layer for the internet, enhancing Bitcoin's utility and reach through innovative payment solutions designed for speed and efficiency.