We are looking for a Javascript developer who is self motivated and creative in solving coding problems. Responsibilities will include implementing REST APIs and the occasional UI/UX design. You will work primarily with back-end web developers. You will also be bridging the gap between the visual elements and the server-side infrastructure, taking an active role on both sides, and defining how the application looks and functions.

Responsibilities

  - Develop new internal features that will be used in-house

  - Build reusable object oriented code and libraries for future use

  - Ensure the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs

  - Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability

  - Assure that all user input is validated before submitting to back-end services

  - Collaborate with other team members and stakeholders

  - Create Unit tests for all new or existing code. The end goal is to get to continuous integration for all enviroments

  - Must enjoy mentoring junior programmers and helping teammates improve their coding skills

Skills and Qualifications

   - Must have at least 8+ years experience coding in various languages with 5 years as the minimum for Javascript/Node. Years of experience in JAVA, C++, or C# may be used in lieu of years in the MEAN stack

  - Proficient understanding of JavaScript and Node, its quirks, and workarounds

  - Proficient understanding of cross-browser compatibility issues and ways to work around such issues

  - Proficient understanding of code versioning tools, such as {{Git / Mercurial / SVN}}

  - Proficient understanding in Google Cloud and AWS is a plus.

  - Good understanding of advanced JavaScript libraries and frameworks such as AngularJS, KnockoutJS, BackboneJS, ReactJS, DurandalJS etc.

  - Good understanding of asynchronous request handling, partial page updates, and AJAX

  - Good understanding of browser rendering behavior and performance

  - Good understanding of karma and jasmine

  - Familiarity with JavaScript module loaders, such as Require.js and AMD

  - Familiarity with front-end build tools, such as Grunt and Gulp.js

  - Basic understanding of web markup, including HTML5 and CSS3