Blacksky Senior UI Platform Engineer responsible for delivering high-quality React and JavaScript front-end solutions. Collaborate with UX designers and engineering management to scope and develop features.
Responsibilities
Ensure high-quality and production ready React and JavaScript solutions.
Work with User Experience designers and engineering management to help scope and plan feature development efforts
Take an active role in testing, debugging, and documenting implemented software functionality.
Participate in and provide insightful feedback during design sessions and regular team status.
Assist with operational tasks to ensure stability in production environments.
Proactively identify problems with requirements (lack of clarity, inconsistencies, technical limitations) and communicates these issues early.
Be available to collaborate with team members during core hours.
Mentor other engineers when appropriate.
Other job-related duties as assigned.
Qualification
Bachelor’s Degree in engineeringExperience with ReactExperience using source control systemsMedical15 days of PTO
Required
Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, computer science, or related technical field.
Minimum 6 years of experience as a software engineer, specifically with JavaScript.
Experience with React.
Ability to understand and manipulate the browser DOM.
Experience using source control systems, preferably Git.
Experience participating in a team-oriented code-review and design process.
Experience creating and consuming APIs from a single-page application
Ability to communicate complex concepts effectively to fellow team members (both technical and non-technical).
Experience working with state management libraries like Redux
Experience with Agentic AI usage and best practices
Preferred
Experience building multiple applications with shared, internally developed libraries.
Experience and knowledge of Geospatial Intelligence and Map-based applications.
Familiarity with Issue and Project Tracking Software like Jira.
Experience working in a remote-first environment
Life at BlackSky for full-time benefits-eligible employees includes:
Medical, dental, vision, disability, group term life and AD&D, voluntary life and AD&D insurance
BlackSky pays 100% of employee-only premiums for medical, dental and vision and contributes $100/month for out-of-pocket expenses!
15 days of PTO, 11 Company holidays, four Floating Holidays (pro-rated based on hire date), one day of paid volunteerism leave per year, parental leave and more
