FAQs
What is the primary mission of Elder?
Elder's mission is to reinvent what it means to age by connecting older people, families, and carers through a care marketplace that enables 1:1 personalized care at home.
What technologies will the Frontend Developer be working with?
The Frontend Developer will primarily work with React, Next.js, and TypeScript, while primarily communicating with backend systems over REST.
What is the structure of the engineering team at Elder?
The engineering team at Elder consists of both front-end and back-end developers who work collaboratively throughout the entire development lifecycle, including brainstorming, implementing, testing, and releasing new functionality.
What is the level of involvement expected from Frontend Engineers in the development process?
Frontend Engineers at Elder are expected to be actively involved in the full development lifecycle, participating in activities such as code reviews, pair programming, and knowledge-sharing sessions to maintain best practices and consistency.
Are there any specific experience requirements for applicants?
Yes, applicants should have strong familiarity with the JavaScript ecosystem, TypeScript, and modern web technologies, as well as experience building Single Page Applications with React and working specifically with Next.js.
Are there any additional skills that would be beneficial for the Frontend Developer position?
While not required, experience with react-query, Playwright, Capacitor, or CircleCI would be considered a nice-to-have.
What are the working arrangements for this role?
The role offers hybrid working arrangements, with one day per week in the London office on Wednesdays and the option for remote work for the remaining days.
What benefits does Elder provide to its employees?
Elder offers competitive salary and bonus, stock options, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, 6 weeks work-from-anywhere, dental and health insurance, e-learning platform access, team socials, mentoring and coaching, a Macbook, and opportunities to be part of a high-growth business.
What kind of culture and team environment can employees expect at Elder?
Employees can expect to work in a diverse team of skilled, passionate, and progressive individuals who prioritize collaboration and creating meaningful technology solutions while genuinely caring about their work.
How can interested candidates apply for this position?
Interested candidates can apply for this position through Elder's careers page or the job listing site where this position is posted.