About Migaku
Connecting with another language can be challenging, especially when you're just starting out. We've been there, and we know how difficult it can be. But the tools we've created are game-changers. They’ll support you from your first words to advanced fluency.
If you want to learn to speak and, more importantly, understand a language the way a native speaker does, then immersion is the only path.
Migaku is here to guide you on that journey, from your first steps to fluency and beyond! Our product is a powerful Chrome extension that turns your favorite websites into simple and effective learning materials by providing translations on words, subtitles, and more.
About the Position
We are seeking a dedicated and driven Senior Frontend Developer with a "ship-first" mindset who takes initiative and is willing to embrace technical debt in order to deliver results more quickly and support our growth. You should be prepared to work efficiently, adapt to new technologies as necessary, and confront the challenges that will arise as we launch our next marketing campaign and expand rapidly. Your contributions will play a crucial role in the success of the company.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain and develop new features for all our web-based assets: Website, iOS & Android Apps, Browser Extension, and Web App.
- Collaborate with team members on integration work across different platforms.
- Implement pixel-perfect versions of UI designs and ensure fluid animations.
- Interact with users to triage and fix issues.
- Write and maintain unit and end-to-end tests to ensure high-quality code.
- Contribute to code reviews and team best practices.
Requirements:
- Strong passion for language learning.
- 5+ years of experience in software development.
- Deep experience with Vue 3 + Composition API and ideally Nuxt.js.
- Proficient in CSS with familiarity in Tailwind, SCSS, BEM, and preprocessors like Autoprefixer.
- Knowledge of project root folder tools such as ESLint, Stylelint, and Prettier.
- Experience with bundlers like Vite; bonus for experience with Webpack/Rollup.
- Familiarity with testing frameworks (e.g., Vitest, Testing Library, Cypress) and writing unit tests.
- Knowledge of state management frameworks.
- Familiarity with CI/CD processes (e.g., GitHub Actions, CircleCI, Travis, Azure, AWS).
Bonus Points:
- Knowledge or experience with Storybook; extra points for tools like Chromatic.
- Significant bonus for experience with MV3 extension development.
About Migaku
Migaku is an innovative language-learning startup.
They are creating a platform that lets you learn languages by watching and reading content on Netflix, YouTube, and other sites using their browser extension and mobile app.
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