Full Stack Developer  

We are looking for a Full Stack Developer who is motivated in combining the art of design, user experience and programming, coding and managing server-side code. Responsibilities will include the translation of the UI/UX wireframes/design comps to code that respects the visual elements of the design as well as development of server-side logic, definition and maintenance of the central database.

Responsibilities

• Develop new user-facing features
• Document work to enable other developers to build on progress
• Ensure the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs
• Optimize application for maximum speed, scalability, and SEO
• Develop automation test scripts for quality assurance and regression testing
• Collaborate with other team members and stakeholders
• Design and establish best practices, along with coding APIs for client-side integration
• Building reusable code and libraries for future use
• Optimization of the application for maximum speed and scalability
• Implementation of security and data protection
• Design and implementation of data storage solutions
• 3rd party service integration, support and maintenance

Proficient knowledge of the following programming languages:

• PHP, Python, Javascript (NodeJS)
• Ruby or Java a plus

Proficient understanding of the following:

• User authentication and authorization between multiple systems, servers, and environments
• Outputting data in different formats (JSON, XML, RSS)
• Creating database schemas that represent and support business processes
• Design, develop and implement REST API services
• Version control using Git
• How a Content Management System works

Good understanding of the following:

• Server-side CSS preprocessors, such as LESS and SASS
• Integration of multiple data sources and databases into one system
• Creating database schemas that represent and support business processes
• Front-end technologies and platforms, such as JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3
• “session management” in a distributed server environment (ie, SSO)

Basic understanding of the following:

• Management of hosting environment, including database administration and scaling an application to support load changes
• Data migration, transformation, and scripting
• Differences between multiple delivery platforms such as mobile vs desktop, and optimizing output to match the specific platform
• Implementing automated testing platforms and unit tests
• A strong understanding of UI, cross-browser compatibility, general web functions and standards.
• Experience in planning and delivering software platforms used across multiple products and organizational units
• Deep functional knowledge or hands on design experience with Web Services (REST, SOAP, etc ..) is needed to be successful in this position
• Strong grasp of security principles
• The position requires constant communication with colleagues
• 5+ years of proficiency in the following:
• Web and Mobile markup; including HTML5, CSS3, touch interfaces
• Client-side scripting; JavaScript, Mobile Touch, React/JQuery/AngularJS a plus
• Cross browser and device compatibility
• Service oriented architecture and microservices
• Version control/Git
• Good understanding of the following:
• CSS frameworks and preprocessors, i.e. SASS, LESS
• Javascript frameworks, task-runners, module builders
• SEO principles and best practices
• Asynchronous request handling, partial page updates, and AJAX
• Image editing tools such as Photoshop
• Pluses for the following:
• Javascript preprocessors
• Node, Express, Webpack
• AWS and cloud infrastructure