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.