Front-end Software Engineer

Description

Hallo! Bonjour! Hi!

We believe that everybody should have the chance to learn a foreign language. Languages are about much more than simple everyday communication; they are a unique window into a rich world of diverse and colorful cultures. Babbel exists to offer everybody the chance to learn languages.

We want to achieve and create even more. That’s where you come in.

About Babbel:

Babbel has been recognized as one of the “Global 50 Most Innovative Companies” by Fast Company and is transforming language-learning for the digital age. Babbel’s products are available worldwide across multiple platforms and support those who take joy in learning outside of work or school. Millions of users are benefiting from 9,000+ hours of language content created by Babbel’s team of in-house language experts. These professionally-designed courses are available for 14 languages via the Babbel website as well as on mobile devices, chatbots, and Apple Watch, with more platforms to come.

Since its founding in 2007, the company has grown to become the market leader in app-based language learning. At Babbel more than 400 team members from 53 countries share the mission to enable everyone to learn a new language. Babbel is headquartered in Berlin and has seen impressive growth in the US in the last two years.

About the Role:

As our Front-end Software Engineer, you will be self-motivated, full of ideas as well as energy, and help shape the engineering of Babbel’s marketing efforts in the US.

In this role you will not just write code; you will be a key player in the growth and engagement of our customer base. Our ideal candidate is a fast, thorough, and versatile front-end coder with good judgement and a strong command of coding fundamentals. We’re looking to bring on board a critical thinker who has a “growth-hacking” passion for rapid testing, iterating, and learning.

More broadly, we are looking for smart, passionate engineers who can share in our goal of widening access to language learning. You care about maintaining a clean code base and strive for technical excellence in the build of our product. Above all else, you are always personally learning and developing, and you have the maturity and skill base to make timely and sustainable individual contributions. Excellent verbal and written English skills are a must.

Responsibilities:

• Implementation (coding), deployment, and refinement of marketing executions
• React (w/Redux) component creation and maintenance for the Babbel Magazine
• Ideally, can support the Node.js instance powering isomorphic rendering
• Creation of A/B tests including landing pages, content, and email flows
• Integration of third-party tools and services
• Ensure proper tracking of online marketing campaigns
• Collaborate with designers and marketers, bringing their designs to life on the web
• Bonus: Write SQL queries to gather and analyze data

Requirements:

• 2+ years coding experience, preferably in a start-up/digital environment
• Self-starter with entrepreneurial spirit who is used to working in small and agile teams, enjoys responsibility, and has the know-how to get stuff done
• Solid understanding of website accessibility, compatibility, and usability, including cross-platform, email client, and web browser issues
• Good knowledge of the marketing landscape including the tech side
• Experience with major marketing tools and technologies such as tracking services, landing page optimization, and ESPs
• Analytical mindset with a fluency in statistical measurement of marketing campaigns
• Ability to travel to Berlin, Germany semi-annually including for a week+ at the beginning of your tenure
• Bonus: multi-lingual with a strong understanding of Spanish dialects in the USA

Skills:

• HTML5, CSS3 responsive web development - Advanced
• ECMAScript 2015+ with React.js and Redux - Intermediate
• Cross-browser compatibility and progressive enhancement - Intermediate
• Familiarity with asynchronous design including REST-based APIs - Intermediate
• Git version control and pull requests - Intermediate
• Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager - Intermediate
• Excel - Intermediate
• Ruby and Node.js – Basic
• SEO - Basic
• SQL - Basic
• Experience working with content management systems - Basic
• Sense of humor – Advanced

Benefits:

• Working at an international start-up with a strong sense of mission
• Competitive pay and 401K matching
• Responsibility from day one; you can make an impact!
• Strong skill and career development, frequently working closely with the SVP, CEO and other managers

Babbel is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.