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.

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.

w/o 11/23 - Review resumes. w/o 11/30 Phone screens with Team. Followed by coding test (web). Possibly another follow-up interview.