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.
Education & Experience
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
Requirements
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.