Front-End Software Engineer - Planboo

Job Description

Hi! We’re excited you’re here :)

This opening is for our partner, Planboo.

We help organizations around the world build teams for a sustainable future. Together we are on a mission to leverage technology to regenerate our planet and advance human potential.

Planboo is committed to revolutionizing carbon removal through innovative biochar solutions. Working with climate-conscious businesses, farmers, land stewards, and biochar producers, Planboo provides the tools, technology, and training needed to transform sustainably sourced biomass into biochar, generating carbon removal credits and enhancing soil health. Their mission is to permanently remove CO₂ from the atmosphere, supporting people and food systems to prosper.

The Challenge

Are you a Front-End Developer passionate about creating intuitive and impactful user experiences across web and mobile platforms? At Planboo, you'll play a critical role in developing the interfaces that connect users to our groundbreaking biochar technology. You'll collaborate closely with our backend engineers and cross-functional teams to build responsive, high-performing applications that advance our mission.

Your challenge: Build and enhance user-friendly web and mobile applications that drive global carbon removal initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Feature Development: Take ownership of feature development from concept to deployment, delivering reliable, scalable solutions.
• User Experience: Work closely with product designers to deliver an engaging user experience.
• Problem Solving: Tackle a wide range of technical challenges, contributing ideas and solutions to improve Planboo’s products.
• Testing & Feedback: Conduct user testing and implement feedback-driven improvements. Write UI and Unit tests to to ensure code quality and prevent regressions.
• Collaboration: Collaborate with backend teams to integrate APIs and services.

Requirements

What We’re Looking For

• 3+ years of experience in React and React Native development.
• Strong proficiency in Javascript/Typescript.
• Experience in API integration and working with backend teams.
• Local Storage & Sync: Experience in optimizing local storage usage and implement data synchronization strategies for offline and online modes.
• Experience in writing UI tests and Unit tests to ensure code quality and prevent regressions.
• Experience in user testing strategies and implementing feedback-driven improvements.
• Experience in Performance Optimization**:** Ensuring optimal performance and responsiveness of applications across all systems.
• Familiarity with UI/UX design principles and responsive design.
• Passion for building mission-driven products.

Nice-to-Haves

• Backend knowledge in Node.js, AWS services, and familiarity with microservices or serverless architectures.
• Familiarity with AWS services like S3, or ECS.
• Prior experience in Native Mobile Development

Benefits

What We Offer You

• An opportunity to make a measurable, positive impact on global carbon removal efforts.
• The chance to work directly with Planboo’s leadership team and contribute to high-level strategic decision-making.
• A flexible, mission-driven work environment with room for personal and professional growth.
• Travel opportunities to project locations, including spending time in Sri Lanka for several weeks.

Who We Are

Join a diverse team of engineers, farmers, scientists, and visionaries tackling global challenges. We believe in Win-Win collaboration, Relentlessness, and Authenticity. Planboo is committed to advancing CO2 removal, addressing global inequality, and fostering a workplace where diversity of thought is celebrated.

Planboo is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and we encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply.