Applied Senior Fullstack Engineer - UI Specialist

About the Role

At Apollo Education Systems, an early-stage startup backed by proven founders and supported by Cie Digital Labs, a venture studio, we are on a mission to transform how schools use data to improve student outcomes. Our team is fully remote, connected by shared goals and open communication, and we're building the next generation of student and school data management technology. The Senior Fullstack Engineer - UI Specialist will play a crucial role in this mission, driving enhancements to the UI component architecture to ensure our product looks, feels, and performs exceptionally and consistently across devices.

The role of a Senior Fullstack Engineer with exceptional UI and Angular expertise is multifaceted. This individual will blend strong software engineering fundamentals with an eye for detail to create interfaces that delight users, elevate usability, and bring design concepts to life with technical precision and creativity. This position does not require UI/UX Design Expertise, as Apollo already has a fully staffed UX Product Design Team. The focus will be on the most complex front-end coding challenges, ensuring that the product's user interface is not only aesthetically pleasing but also highly functional and accessible.

The UI Specialist will work closely with the founders, designers, and engineers to turn ideas into polished, production-ready features, ensuring that the product maintains its design integrity and usability. This requires a high level of professionalism, the ability to collaborate in a senior, full-stack engineering culture, and a commitment to building technology that empowers educators and students.

What You Will Do

• Design and build beautiful, high-performance UI components using Angular and modern front-end technologies.
• Translate UX concepts, wireframes, and design mockups into responsive, accessible, and intuitive experiences.
• Develop scalable, cloud-based solutions as part of our core platform.
• Optimize front-end performance and ensure consistency across browsers and devices.
• Collaborate with product and design teams to improve usability and maintain design integrity.
• Provide feedback to the UX Product Design Team about the technical capabilities and limitations of the UI components.
• Drive enhancements to the UI component architecture, ensuring the product looks, feels, and performs exceptionally across devices.
• Work closely with founders, designers, and engineers to turn ideas into polished, production-ready features.
• Participate in code reviews to ensure high-quality code and best practices are followed.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues related to the UI.

What We Are Looking For

• A strong background in software engineering with a focus on front-end development.
• Expertise in Angular and modern front-end technologies.
• Experience with UI component architecture and development.
• Ability to translate UX concepts into responsive, accessible, and intuitive experiences.
• Strong understanding of front-end performance optimization and cross-browser consistency.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fully remote environment with a high level of autonomy.
• Commitment to building technology that empowers educators and students.
• Experience with cloud-based solutions and scalable architecture.
• Knowledge of Excel and its applications in data management.

Nice to Have

• Experience in EdTech or a related field.
• Knowledge of UX design principles and human-centered design.
• Familiarity with agile development methodologies.
• Experience with DevOps tools and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.

Benefits and Perks

• The opportunity to work on a mission-driven project that aims to transform education.
• Fully remote work environment with flexible working hours.
• Access to the latest technologies and tools.
• Professional development opportunities and support for continuous learning.
• Collaborative and dynamic team environment.
• Competitive compensation package.
• Health insurance and other benefits.
• Remote stipend for home office setup and Internet reimbursement.
• Generous PTO policy to ensure work-life balance.

• Ensure your portfolio showcases examples of complex UI components you've developed, highlighting your expertise in Angular and modern front-end technologies.
• Prepare to discuss your approach to front-end performance optimization and how you ensure cross-browser consistency.
• Familiarize yourself with Apollo's mission and be ready to share your thoughts on how your skills can contribute to transforming education through technology.
• Highlight any experience you have working in a fully remote environment and your strategies for effective communication and collaboration.
• Consider learning more about EdTech and its current trends to show your interest in the field and commitment to the role.
• Practice explaining technical concepts in a non-technical way, as you'll be working closely with designers and product teams.