Front-End Web Developer

Title: Front-End Web Developer (Remote - Work from Anywhere)

Location: Remote - Work from Anywhere

Job Description:

Work from anywhere, impact everywhere 

Diversity is at the heart of who we are at Xapo Bank. We’re a fully distributed team of over 130 Xapiens that work remotely from 40+ countries around the world. 

Our beginning: A world that enjoys economic freedom and wealth protection, no matter where you live or who is running your country.

To achieve that, we search the world for the best people for the job. We work hard, think globally, and inspire each other to learn and grow. We are committed to changing the way things are done.

Risk is inherent in all of our business activities and managing risk well is the responsibility of every Xapien. Sound risk management enables us to serve our customers and deliver value for our shareholders, and helps make Xapo a great place to work.

Although we are headquartered in Gibraltar, this is a full time, 100% remote position 
Work from anywhere!

About us 

Established in 2013, Xapo has pioneered Crypto Banking while earning a reputation as the Fort Knox of Crypto. 

We believe that Bitcoin will do for money, what the internet did for information. Our goal is to provide a bridge between digital assets and traditional financial services. 

To make it safe and easy for you to save in Dollars or Bitcoins, with immediate access to funds via Card, Crypto and Bank payment rails. To help you to participate in both traditional and crypto markets, enabling you to grow your wealth and build your financial future. 

Xapo Bank is the first product of its kind: a platform that bridges the gap between crypto and traditional banking services. Headquartered in Gibraltar, we are regulated and authorised as a credit institution to provide fiat related services and in addition, Xapo VASP is regulated and authorised as a Distributed Ledger Technology Provider to provide crypto services. 

Position Overview

We are looking for a Front-End Web Developer who is motivated to combine the art of design with the art of programming. Responsibilities will include translating design wireframes to actual code that will produce visual elements of the application. You will work with the product designer and marketing team to bridge the gap between graphical design and technical implementation, taking an active role on both sides and defining how the application looks and works. The primary focus will be on publicly-faced websites. Still, the person will contribute to internal back office UIs, building easy-to-use interfaces for internal teams in ever-evolving architecture. 

Responsibilities 

• Develop new user-facing features.
• Build reusable code and components based on existing project standards.
• Ensure the technical feasibility of designs from a visual and experience standpoint.
• Contribute to optimizing application performance by implementing established best practices for speed and scalability.
• Ensure consistency of data gathered from the user.
• Collaborate with other team members and stakeholders.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of internal UI tools for team members.
• Support website optimization efforts and standards.

Skills needed 

• Excellent understanding of the latest trends, best practices, and standards in web development. 
• Great knowledge of advanced JavaScript libraries and frameworks, such as AngularJS.
• Understanding of server-side CSS pre-processing platforms. 
• Proficient understanding of client-side scripting, security best practices, and browser performance optimizations.
• Good understanding of asynchronous request handling, partial page updates, SPA, SSG. 

Nice to have

• Familiarity with tools such as Figma and Lokalise. 
• Understanding of cross-browser compatibility issues and ways to work around them. 
• Proficient understanding of code versioning tools, such as GitHub. 
• Experience with the development of projects, focusing on UX and Security. 
• Good knowledge of SEO principles and ensuring that applications will adhere to them.
• Front-end development with TypeScript.
• UI implementation with Tailwind CSS.
• Automated testing using Cypress and/or Playwright.

Other requirements

• A dedicated workspace.
• A reliable internet connection with the fastest speed possible in your area.
• Devices and other essential equipment that meet minimal technical specifications.
• Alignment with Our Values and the Xapo Values-Driven Leadership principles.

Why work for Xapo?

IMPACT GLOBALLY, WORK REMOTELY.

• Shape the Future: Improve lives through cutting-edge technology, work 100% remotely from anywhere in the world.
• Great work-life balance: Build amazing things with a balance of autonomy and collaborative teamwork. Set your own work schedule and make use of a flexible PTO plan when you need to recharge. 
• Expect Excellence: Collaborate, learn, and grow with a high-performance team. Learn how you learn best - from books to conferences, you’ll get a yearly budget for your individual learning and development goals.

At Xapo, we prioritize consumer protection and adhere to regulatory requirements by ensuring that all Xapiens are accountable for upholding principles of fair treatment, transparency, and ethical conduct in their interactions with customers and stakeholders.

Xapo Device Policy
Consultants joining Xapo Bank must comply with the Xapo Device Policy, which governs the use of corporate-approved laptops under Corporate-Owned, Personally Purchased Device (reimbursed up to $1,500) or Corporate-Owned, Personally Enabled Device (personal device with enforced security controls).
All devices must meet security requirements, enroll in Xapo’s Mobile Device Management (MDM), and adhere to compliance rules. COPPD devices remain Xapo property with buyback options upon exit. COPED users agree to data control measures, including mandatory corporate data wipes.
Compliance with the Xapo Device Policy is mandatory for all consultants, onboarding will not proceed without adherence to the policy.