UI Developer

Position Details

Industry: Finance/Payment

Work Location: Austin, TX

Job Title: UI Engineer

Duration: Thru 9/30/16. Strictly contract [at this time].

Description

UI Engineer, Digital and Mobile Development

Javascript / React developer.

Responsibilities

Develop a branded SPA web application using the React library.; Build reusable, clean code with performance and simplicity in mind.; Review and ensure the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs.; Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability.; Follow front-end development best practices such as code to modules, unit testing, UI validations, peer reviews.; Code to component design and create/use shareable UI components.; Develop with mobile-first approach for multiple mobile form factors.; Collaborate with other team members and stakeholders.; Take smart risks and champion new ideas.

Requirements

Masters/Bachelor degree in computer science.; 5 years of experience working with javascript or javascript frameworks; 5 years of front end development experience including HTML, CSS, Javascript; 3 years working with MVC or other front-end design design patterns; Strong Technical Background; Emerging technology guru; Strong understanding of React library best practices and conventions.; Extensive experience with Backbone.js, JQuery.; Extensive experience with JavaScript, it's quirks, and workarounds.; Strong understanding of web markup, including HTML5 & CSS.; Experience with asynchronous request handling, partial page updates, and REST APIs with AJAX.; Proficient knowledge of cross-browser compatibility issues and ways to work around such issues.; Familiarity with front-end build/publish tools, such as Grunt/Gulp.js & browserify.js.; Proficient understanding of code versioning tools, such as Git.; Excellent understanding of browser rendering behavior and performance.; Be willing to help your teammates, share your knowledge with them, and learn from them.; Be open to receiving feedback.