Senior Web Developer

We believe communication belongs to everyone. We exist to democratize phone service.  TextNow is evolving the way the world connects and that's because we're made up of people with curious minds who bring an optimistic, yet critical lens into the work we do.   We're the largest provider of free phone service in the nation. And we're just getting started.     Join us in our mission to break down barriers to communication and free the flow of conversation for people everywhere.     TextNow is looking for an experienced Senior Web Developer to play a key role in the development of our voice and messaging platform on Web. You will be responsible for building high-performance, scalable, and feature-rich mobile applications that integrate voice, video, and messaging capabilities. You will work alongside a talented team of developers, product managers, and UX/UI designers to create intuitive and user-centric experiences.   More about TextNow  Our culture  We’re proud of the culture that we’ve built at TextNow, but one of the most common questions we hear is ‘how do you continue to sustain it as the world and the company continues to change?’ The reality is that we’re only able to keep up because each and every TextNovian contributes to our culture through being involved, by living our values, sharing feedback, embracing change and more!       Our values  Customer Obsessed  We strive to have a deep understanding of our customers.  Do Right By Our People  We treat each other with fairness, respect, and integrity.  Accept the Challenge  We adopt a "Yes, We Can" mindset to achieve ambitious goals.  Act Like an Owner  We treat this company like it's our own... because it is!  Give a Damn  We are deeply committed and passionate about our work and achieving results.    Our benefits and more  This is a brief overview of the benefits that TextNow offers its employees. More complete details can be found in TextNow’s Benefit Guide and legal plan documents, which are available to employees on or shortly after their start date with TextNow. The benefits listed herein are for illustrative purposes only and may change from time-to-time in TextNow’s sole discretion.    Free phone service  Strong work life blend   Flexible work arrangements (work-from-home, remote, or access to one of our office spaces)  Employee stock options   Unlimited vacation   12 paid holidays per year  Competitive pay  Health, dental, and vision benefits  Short-term & long-term disability  $750 annual wellness benefit or healthcare spending account  RRSP matching (Canada) | 401(K) (USA)   Parental leave for eligible employees  Learning & Development opportunities We travel a few times a year for various team events, company-wide off-sites, and more  More information about our total rewards package will be available during the hiring process.    Dogfooding & Customer Obsession  At TextNow, every employee gets to actively use our app for calling and texting. Dogfooding helps us experience what customers do, to spot issues early, and drive better design, developer, and user experiences.    Diversity and Inclusion  Our aim is to make every person who joins TextNow feel like they belong, that they’re valued, and that they’re able to be their authentic selves at work.   We’re all accountable for creating an inclusive culture and a sense of belonging for one another. By doing this together, we’ll make TextNow better for everyone.     Equal opportunity  We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic.    Applicants who require reasonable accommodation during the hiring process may contact our Talent Team.  AI usage: We use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact our Talent Team.   TextNow Candidate Policy  By submitting an application to TextNow, you agree to the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information in accordance with the TextNow Candidate Policy  country: CA all locations: [Open- Canada Open- United States] commitment: Full-time department: Engineering location: Open- Canada team: Frontend What You'll Do: Design, develop, and maintain a high-quality Web application focused on voice and messaging features (voice calling, chat, real-time notifications, etc.).  Write clean, maintainable and testable Web applications in Javascript using the latest programming techniques and frameworks  Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.  Work with real-time communication protocols, such as WebRTC, SIP, and related messaging and voice frameworks.  Optimize app performance to ensure smooth voice and messaging functionality, including audio quality, latency, and bandwidth usage.  Troubleshoot and debug issues related to performance, crashes, and other bugs, ensuring a smooth and stable user experience.   Own problems and solutions end-to-end, from ideation to deployment  Experimentation is a key part of your workflow; be data-driven and make the right decisions for our customers  Deploy your features to millions of users - your work will have an immediate impact.   Who You Are: A professional Web developer with 5+ years of experience with web app development.  Experience in Javascript, HTML and CSS, with a deep understanding of web frameworks (React, Marionette).  Bonus points for experience with real-time communication protocols and technologies like WebRTC, SIP, or similar.  Knowledge of desktop notifications and managing network connections for real-time updates.  Familiarity with modern web development tools, Instruments, and the debugging process.  Understanding of user experience (UX) principles, with the ability to design elegant, simple solutions for complex problems.  Experience with automated testing frameworks (Unit, UI, Integration testing).