Before You Apply — A Message from Our Founder
For generations, women have navigated systems never built with them in mind. The gaps in leadership, health, wealth, and opportunity were engineered into the world we inherited—and now, for the first time, we have the tools to build something better. AI gives us the chance to design technology that truly partners with the women and organizations working tirelessly to advance women and girls. Being trusted to do this work is both a privilege and a responsibility, and I am looking for people who feel that responsibility as deeply as I do.
Uplevyl is not a conventional workplace. We have a distinct culture. We exist to create meaningful impact for society, and we hold ourselves to a standard of moving fast while delivering quality that endures. We partner only with those who share our commitment to doing important work, and we build technology that opens doors, expands opportunity, and enables more people to participate and benefit.
We hire only A-players and compensate them accordingly. We do not compromise on talent, and we part ways respectfully when performance does not meet the standards required by our mission. Everyone at Uplevyl wears multiple hats. No task is beneath anyone. Decisions are driven by merit, not hierarchy. We prioritize customers over internal convenience, avoid politics, and maintain zero tolerance for unnecessary bureaucracy.
We move with urgency because the mission demands it. When the work calls for it, we stretch beyond traditional hours—not out of obligation, but out of genuine commitment to building something transformative. We look for people energized by bold problems, people who find meaning in momentum and possibility, and who bring a proactive, high-ownership mindset to everything they do. If you thrive in environments where innovation, purpose, and high standards come together, you will feel at home at Uplevyl.
Role Overview
The Frontend Engineer will be responsible for designing and developing high-quality user interfaces for Uplevyl's multi-tenant SaaS platform. This role will focus on building scalable, reusable components for web that deliver a seamless experience to our users.
*We are looking for candidates with 5-8 years of experience in front-end development.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and maintain web applications using React.
Build reusable, high-quality front-end components that are optimized for performance and usability.
Collaborate with designers and product managers to create responsive, accessible, and visually engaging interfaces.
Work closely with back-end developers to integrate APIs and ensure data consistency across the platform.
Stay up-to-date on best practices in front-end development, UI/UX design, and mobile app performance.
Required Skills
Front-End Development: Strong expertise in React and NextJS
UI/UX Collaboration: Experience working closely with designers to implement high-quality interfaces.
Performance Optimization: Skilled in optimizing applications for responsiveness, usability, and load time.
API Integration: Experience consuming RESTful and GraphQL APIs.
Cross-Browser Compatibility: Knowledge of cross-browser issues and solutions.
Code Quality: Experience with modern JavaScript testing frameworks, code reviews, and adhering to coding standards.
Preferred Skills
Familiarity with full stack / mobile development.
Knowledge of secure coding practices and handling user data responsibly.
Experience with cloud-based front-end hosting services.
Cultural & Work-Style Skills
1. Low Ego, High Contribution You collaborate across disciplines, share knowledge openly, and welcome feedback on architecture, code, and decisions. You care more about building the right system than about being “right.”
2. Ownership From Design to Delivery You think beyond tickets. You take responsibility for the full lifecycle of what you build including architecture, implementation, testing, reliability, and iteration. You solve problems end-to-end rather than waiting for perfect specifications.
3. Mission-Driven Urgency With Technical Depth You move quickly when needed, but never at the expense of long-term stability. You can distinguish when to build fast and when to build right and you communicate trade-offs clearly.
4. Agility in Ambiguity You are comfortable building in evolving environments with partial information. You prototype, test assumptions early, reduce dependencies, and find creative paths through constraints.
5. Purpose-Fueled Resilience & Curiosity You stay steady when debugging complex issues, you learn rapidly, and you adapt as the product and architecture evolve. You draw energy from solving meaningful problems and building systems that open doors for millions of women.