Javascript / UI Developer

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

Responsibilities

• Develop a Visa 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

• 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.

Javascript, Backbone, React, HTML5

Multiple Openings