About us:
amber (amberstudent.com) is a leading global platform for student accommodation, helping over 80 million students worldwide find and book full-time housing near their universities. We make the process easy, cutting out the hassles of negotiation, cumbersome paperwork, and broken payment systems. With over 1 million student housing units listed across 6 countries and 250+ cities, Amber is proud to be the largest and fastest-growing platform in this space.
In 2024, we’re on track to hit $1 billion in annual gross bookings. Backed by $21 million in institutional funding led by Gaja Capital. This pivotal moment highlights our commitment to revolutionizing the student housing experience, making international mobility and living seamless and accessible. If you're passionate about transforming student living for millions, come join us in building the future of student housing!
Recent spotlight on amber:
- https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/funding/student-accommodation-platform-amber-rais[…]led-by-gaja-capital/articleshow/107604636.cms?from=mdr
- https://www.cnbctv18.com/videos/startup/startup-funding-edtech-student-accomodation-amber-education-19086371.htm
- https://gslglobal.com/2024/02/12/student-accommodation-platform-amber-bags-21m-in-funding-round-led-by-gaja/
- https://thepienews.com/amber-student-housing/
- https://invezz.com/news/2024/09/07/interview-caps-on-international-students-may-impact-demand-but-not-genuine-applicants-says-ambers-ceo/
- https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/pune/pune-inc-start-up-amber-student-accommodation-abroad-9559535/
- https://thepienews.com/stakeholders-adapt-to-changing-trends-among-indian-students/
We are seeking an Engineering Consultant who can be readily available for technical queries and guidance. The ideal candidate should possess deep expertise as a Fullstack (JavaScript, React), must have experience with Wecom APIs, WeChat Mini Program or Baidu Maps and other Chinese provider SDKs.
Fluency in spoken and written English is required, and Chinese language proficiency or being a native speaker would be an added advantage. A self-driven, continuous learner mindset are essential.
Responsibilities:
Integrate the webview to display amberstudent.com or amberstudent.hk within our WeChat Mini Program.
Ensure full functionality of the website (Home, Search, Property Page, Login/Logout) within the Mini Program's browser.
Conduct thorough testing, including creating test leads and submitting forms via the webview.
Ensure usability and performance in Mainland China.
Provide complete documentation of the integration process and any code changes.
Record a video demonstrating successful implementation, browsing, and form submissions.
Qualifications:
Education: Graduate and above.
Experience: 4+ years of relevant experience
Technical Skills:
Expertise in WeChat Mini Program and Wecom APIs.
Strong knowledge of JavaScript, React, HTML, CSS, and SDKs (e.g., Baidu Maps, Chinese provider SDKs).
Experience with webview integration in Mini Programs.
Behavioral Skills:
Fluency in spoken and written English.
Self-driven and able to work with minimal supervision.
Deliverables:
Fully functional webview integration for amberstudent.com or amberstudent.hk within the WeChat Mini Program.
Detailed documentation of the integration and any code changes.
Video recording demonstrating successful browsing and form submissions