Front End React Developer

Job Description

Early 2018, we released our Podcast Maker web application[Alitu: The Podcast Maker](http://utm_source=thepodcasthost&utm_content=Job+Opening%3A+Front-End+%28or+full-stack%29+Developer&utm_campaign=). Its designed to automate podcast production forregular Podcasters and content creators. The user can upload an audio file, and our system can clean it up, add their branding and publish it, all automatically.We also provide a range of other features to allow the user to record themselves, edit recordingsand upload, add music and various other things required to create a great podcast. [Learn more about what we do here](https://recruitment/).***About the role:*Were looking for a front-end developer to take on regular work on the app, to help us grow. Werebuilt on React, so React experience is essential, preferably with Typescript experience on top.Next, this role is rooted in web graphics skills, as youll be working on our highly interactive and graphic driven audio production interface. That means an interestin web graphic technologies, such as WebGL, HTML5 Canvas or SVG. Plus, a creative eye for solving UX and UI problems, since much of what were creating in Alitu is a first for the web.Finally, if youre an audio geek too, even betterthats our core business but work in audio or video streaming, editing or encoding is also great experience for Alitu. None of that is a requirements, though, just bonus points.Our plans for the future are hugewe have a big list of features we want to get into the app, and werenow on the path from 1,000 users to 10,000. We need you to help us build a rock-solid, reliable tool for those users, and to work with us to build the new features thatll keep them excited.*Technical Skills:*Were looking for the following skills:* StrongJavaScript/typescript experience, and React framework in particular***Bonus Points:*Even better if you have experience with any of:* Web graphics: HTML5 canvas, WebGL or similar* GraphQL* Auth0* Media production experiencevideo and/or audio* Web Audio APIor WebRTC* NodeJS experience* UX/UI SkillsThe big challenge here is creating an interface to allow our average user to carry out a set of quite complex tasks with their media. We need to let them do this in a really simple and easy way.Im looking for someonewho will enjoy this creative challenge. I need you to help me rethink a process that currently intimidates or repels a large number of the people we work with. If you have experience in working with media (eg. audio or video editing), then that may be an advantage.Or, it might even be a disadvantagewe want to get away from existing ways of thinking.In short, we need:* A creative mind, able to rethink and redesign an age-old process* A passion for making things simple, simple, simple* A real aptitude for great UXdesign and creating intuitive workflows* If you have a genuine interest in podcasting, even better!*Mindset Fit:*Your mindset is really important to us, too. Values, culture, whatever you call it, its how you think. Now, this doesnt mean everyone havingthe same thoughts, beliefs or background. Quite the oppositewere passionate about bringing in diverse ideas and opinions, from all backgrounds. But your mindset is more about how you approach things like work and communication. Learn more about how wethink on our main recruitment page, and check youd enjoy working here. [Check youre a culture fit](https://recruitment/)****If youd like to talk about the role, or ask questions before applying, [email us on this contact page](https://contact-us/) (scrollto form at the bottom) or [Tweet Colin here](http://colinmcgray).-* Pension* Flexible working* Company computer* Office space* Free books & courses* Company meetups* Short text questions* Online Call* Short code testReact, Typescript, JavaScript, React NativeReact,React Native, AWS