Senior Frontend Developer

This role blends email template engineering (high\-quality, reusable HTML components with reliable rendering across clients/devices and light/dark mode) with platform UI work (improving the Growth Admin Portal experience for internal users). While this is a front end role, we value engineers who are frontend\-leaning but comfortable in full\-stack environments, and can operate in enterprise\-scale, high\-volume contexts. Ideal candidates demonstrate strong ownership and autonomy, communicate clearly across teams, have experience operating with senior/veteran teams, and can drive execution forward in a fast\-paced environment. **Core Requirements:** * 5\+ years of front end engineering experience, with significant focus on HTML email development * Expert\-level knowledge of HTML and CSS for email, including table\-based layouts and inline styling techniques * Deep understanding of email client rendering quirks and cross\-client compatibility strategies * Proven experience implementing dark mode support in email templates * Hands\-on experience with email testing and rendering tools (e.g., Inbox Monster, Litmus, or Email on Acid) * Strong proficiency in modern frontend frameworks (React preferred) for platform UI work * High\-agency, self\-starter mindset with the ability to self\-service most questions using AI and internal resources * Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines * Strong written communication skills for documentation and cross\-functional collaboration * Proven ability to work cross\-functionally in a fast\-paced environment **Key Responsibilities:** * Engineer and maintain HTML email templates and reusable components optimized for marketing campaigns * Ensure consistent rendering across all major email clients (Gmail, Outlook, Apple Mail, Yahoo, etc.) and devices (desktop, mobile, tablet) * Implement and test light mode/dark mode compatibility across email templates * Partner with the CRM team to translate creative briefs into production\-ready email builds * Conduct thorough acid testing via tools like Inbox Monster to validate rendering quality * Optimize email templates for accessibility, performance, and deliverability * Iterate and improve upon the UI of our first\-party communication platform (Growth Admin Portal) * Collaborate with Product Design and CRM teams to identify opportunities to enhance platform quality of life and user experience * Implement frontend features that streamline campaign creation, configuration, and management workflows * Write high\-quality, well\-tested code to meet the needs of internal platform users * Work closely with the CRM and Marketing teams who own lifecycle communications * Partner with the notifications team to support scalable notification delivery * Collaborate cross\-functionally with Growth product teams to support growth use cases * Support international and country\-specific teams with localized email template needs * Document email template patterns, component libraries, and best practices * Establish and maintain coding standards for email HTML development * Share knowledge on email development innovations and emerging techniques with the broader team **Nice to Have:** * Experience with enterprise CRM/ESP platforms (e.g., Salesforce Marketing Cloud, Iterable, Braze, or similar) * Familiarity with CDPs such as Hightouch, Auxia, Epsilon, or similar platforms * Experience with Golang, Postgres, MongoDB, or DynamoDB * Understanding of email deliverability metrics and optimization strategies * Familiarity with accessibility standards for digital communications (ADA/WCAG compliance)\- * Experience in fintech, crypto, or high\-growth tech companies * Experience building internal tools and admin portals * Background in design systems or component library development **Why Join Kake?** Kake is a remote\-first company with a global community, fully believing that it’s not where your table is, but what you bring to the table that matters. We provide top\-tier engineering teams to support some of the world’s most innovative companies, and we’ve built a culture where great people stay, grow, and thrive. We’re proud to be more than just a stop along the way in your career \- we’re the destination. The icing on the Kake: * Competitive Pay in USD: Work globally, get paid globally. * Fully Remote: Simply put, we trust you. * Better Me Fund: We invest in your personal growth and passions. * Compassion is Badass: Join a community that invests in social good.