Job Description: Senior Mini-Program
Developer (Amber)
Company: Amber
Position: Senior Mini-Program Developer
Location: China (Remote)
Job Type: Full-time
About Amber
Amber is a leading global student accommodation provider, dedicated to making the housing
search seamless and secure for students worldwide. We are expanding our digital footprint in
China and are looking for a talented developer to spearhead the growth of our mini-program,
which is a critical channel for our users.
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced and passionate Senior Mini-Program Developer with 4-5
years of hands-on experience to join our innovative team. The ideal candidate will have a
deep understanding of the mini-program ecosystem (WeChat, Alipay, etc.) and a proven
track record of building, launching, and maintaining high-quality, user-centric mini-programs.
You will be responsible for the entire development lifecycle, from technical design to
deployment and optimization.
Key Responsibilities
●Lead the design, development, and maintenance of the Amber mini-program.
●Collaborate closely with product managers, UI/UX designers, and backend engineers to
translate business requirements into robust technical solutions.
●Write clean, high-quality, and maintainable code using WXML, WXSS, and JavaScript
(ES6+).
●Optimize the mini-program for maximum speed, scalability, and performance across
different devices.
●Integrate with backend services and APIs to deliver a seamless user experience.
●Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve issues to ensure smooth operation.
●Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends, technologies, and best practices in
mini-program development.
Qualifications and Skills
●Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
●4-5 years of professional software development experience.
●Extensive and demonstrable experience in developing and publishing WeChat
Mini-Programs is a must.
●Strong proficiency in core front-end technologies: JavaScript, WXML, and WXSS.
●Solid understanding of mini-program architecture, lifecycle, and best practices.
●Experience working with RESTful APIs and handling asynchronous requests.
●Familiarity with front-end frameworks like Vue.js or React is a significant advantage.
●Experience with mini-program development frameworks (e.g., Taro, uni-app) is a plus.
●A keen eye for detail and a passion for creating excellent user experiences.
●Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently.
●Excellent communication skills with proficiency in Mandarin.
What We Offer
●A competitive salary and benefits package.
●The opportunity to work with a fast-growing, international company.
●A dynamic and collaborative work environment.
●The chance to make a significant impact on our product and user base in China
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- Recruiter Type:
Employer
- Current Location:
Shanghai China
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About us
Amber (also known as AmberStudent) is a global student housing platform that helps students find and book accommodation near universities — seamlessly, securely, and stress-free.
Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Pune, India, Amber has grown into one of the largest student housing marketplaces in the world, listing 1M+ beds across the UK, US, Canada, Australia, and Europe.
The platform partners with top property management companies and universities, offering verified listings, end-to-end support, and transparent pricing — all through a smooth, digital booking experience.
What Amber does:
Connects students with verified accommodation globally.
Simplifies the housing process — from search to move-in.
Provides personalized assistance and multilingual support.
Key facts:
Founded: 2016
HQ: Pune, India
Reach: 50+ countries
Industry: PropTech / Student Housing
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