Mid-Level (React) Front-End Web Engineer at is platforms, inc. (Lima, Peru)
is platforms, inc.· Lima, Peru·
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Job description
Location: Remote Company Website: www.is.fun
About “is”
“is” is a new kind of social content platform built around the concept of “Linked Micro-Content.” Instead of traditional posts or videos, users create short, expressive statements called “Isms” — small bursts of language and emotion that link together to form dynamic networks of thought, humor, news, and creativity. Each Ism can be styled, remixed, and transformed through AI-driven modes that affect visuals, motion, and tone. Our platform blends art, language, and machine intelligence into a living, collaborative content ecosystem.
We’re a small, ambitious team building the next frontier of creative expression — where AI, design, and human imagination meet.
Role Overview
We’re looking for a highly skilled Front-End Web Developer specializing in React to help craft and evolve the is.fun user experience. You’ll build interfaces that are fast, dynamic, and visually expressive — enabling users to create and interact with “Isms” and AI-driven visual content in new ways. This role blends technical precision with creative flair, working closely with designers, back-end engineers, and AI teams to bring interactive features, motion, and seamless performance to life across browsers and devices.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, test, and optimize front-end components using React and modern JavaScript frameworks
- Collaborate with designers to translate Figma prototypes and creative concepts into production-ready interfaces
- Implement responsive layouts, animations, and dynamic transitions using React hooks, CSS modules, and modern styling libraries
- Integrate RESTful and GraphQL APIs to connect data, content, and AI-driven services
- Work with backend engineers to ensure reliable and secure front-end communication with the API layer
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of performance, accessibility, and maintainability across the codebase
- Participate in code reviews, sprint planning, and release cycles
- Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve front-end issues in collaboration with QA engineers
- Maintain consistency and scalability within our evolving design and component system
Qualifications
- 5+ years of professional experience in front-end web development
- Proficiency in React, TypeScript, and modern front-end build systems (Vite, Webpack, or similar)
- Experience consuming RESTful or GraphQL APIs
- Strong understanding of UI/UX principles and responsive design
- Proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, and modular component architectures
- Experience with Git, CI/CD workflows, and agile development practices
- Strong debugging and performance optimization skills
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced startup environment with shifting priorities
Nice to Have
- Experience with Next.js or server-side rendering
- Familiarity with WebGL, Three.js, or motion libraries like Framer Motion
- Experience integrating AI or media processing workflows
- Knowledge of automated testing (Playwright, Jest, Cypress) for front-end validation
- Experience with cloud hosting environments such as Azure or AWS
Who You Are
You’re a software front-end creative technologist who thrives at the intersection of design and engineering. You care deeply about interface quality, polish, and performance. You enjoy building components that feel alive — responsive, fast, and full of personality. You love collaborating with designers, experimenting with animation, and pushing what’s possible in the browser.
How to Apply
- Visit www.is.fun and sign up for a free account.
- In the top right, 'co-create' a new ism — a short statement or idea you’d feel proud sharing publicly. It can be about politics, entertainment, the news, or really anything or anyone - so long as it follows the linked micro-content format of subject-verb-predicate.
- Attach an image or visual to your Ism to express it creatively.
- Once published, copy the URL of your ism.
- Submit your application here, including the link to your published ism in the provided field.
We review all applications that include a real, live Ism from the platform. Once you complete the steps above, you can follow up at the email address of apply@is.fun.
Why work at is platforms, inc.
- Culture highlights: Fast-moving, creative, and collaborative environment. Described as “blending artistic energy with precise execution.” Team is small and globally distributed.
- Remote/hybrid policy: Fully remote-first; team operates across multiple time zones.
- Notable perks or engineering culture: Opportunity to work at the intersection of AI, media, and design. Emphasis on experimentation and data-driven decisions. Roles involve building production-grade AI systems and analyzing user behavior on a novel platform.