Senior Front-End Software Developer (React-NodeJS)

Overview

Senior Front-End Software Developer (React-NodeJS)

Workplace Type: Remote — Region: San Francisco, CA

What We’re Looking For

• 10+ years experience in Senior Front-End web development


• Deep expertise in HTML, CSS, and Node JS.


• Experience with JavaScript and CSS


• Experience with React


• You should be comfortable working with the command line and git.


• Experience building websites with React. We use React, but the ability to write lightweight, performant javascript without a framework is also key.


• We don’t need you to be a designer, but we want someone who can partner closely with our talented design team. Experience with InVision and Figma is helpful.


• Working knowledge of the way front-end systems run in the cloud and download to the browser. Can you diagnose a caching problem with a CDN, and do you know how to fix it?


• Understanding or further reading of further-reaching technical concepts. (E.g., API design, modular structures, dependency injection, test automation, functional vs object-oriented programming, design patterns, etc.)


• Strong leadership and mentoring skills. You’ll actively work with more junior developers to provide guidance and help develop their skills and careers.

Your Responsibilities

• Driving the technical design and development of enterprise web applications and leveraging a test-driven development approach.


• Developing performant front-end components and solid front-end architectures that easily integrate with other systems and technologies.


• Collaborating with a cross-functional and global team of product owners, back-end developers, enterprise architects, designers, and QA to understand detailed requirements and deliver robust cloud-based solutions to drive business growth and profitability.


• Utilizing programming languages and frameworks like React, Typescript, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and LESS/SASS.


• Experimenting with and learning new technologies and mentoring other members of the engineering team.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience with building modern web applications with JavaScript/Typescript (React, Vue.js, AngularJS) and semantic HTML5/CSS3 including:


• Ability to work with remote, RESTful APIs, and third-party web services


• Loading data asynchronously


• Understanding state management


• Using JavaScript templates and dynamic views


• Using pre-processors


• Experience with cloud services


• Experience working in an agile development cycle


• Proficient in Git version control, responsive design methodologies, and establishing engineering best practices


• Well-versed in test-driven development principles and able to write clear, meaningful tests for all functionalities.


• Solution-oriented with superior attention to detail to QA your own work, including cross-browser, cross-platform, and performance testing.


• Passionate about software development, problem solving, and shipping well-tested code.


• Deep understanding of design patterns to write reusable and modular code.


• An exceptional communicator and collaborator to effectively work with both technical and non-technical peers.

Qualifications

• 10+ years professional development experience delivering HTML, CSS and JavaScript based applications


• At least 5+ years of experience with React


• General understanding of UI design principles and best practices


• Well versed in responsive design and implementation


• General understanding of software design principals


• Able to give and receive honest, constructive feedback to others


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills


• Previous consulting experience preferred


• Knowledge of best practices for IT operations in an always-on, always-available service model


• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business Information Systems or relevant experience and accomplishments.