Software Engineer UI

Roberts Recruiting; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic software company in Boston is seeking a Software Engineer to develop web applications with a strong emphasis on user interfaces. The ideal candidate should have over 3 years of experience and expertise in JavaScript MVC frameworks and Agile/Scrum methodologies. This role entails collaborating with developers and product management to deliver user-centric solutions and maintain specifications in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience developing web applications.
• 1+ years experience with JavaScript MVC frameworks like AngularJS.
• Intimate knowledge of web development best practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop user-centric client applications and supporting RESTful backend services.
• Participate in developing, testing, and deploying clean code in a DevOps environment.
• Author and maintain technical specifications.

Skills

Web applications development

JavaScript MVC frameworks

Agile/Scrum methodology

Web development best practices

Communication skills

Education

B.S. Computer Science

Tools

SASS

Git

WebStorm

Job description

Description

We don't just build software; we're changing the way people use energy. We innovate through hack‑athons and company‑wide initiatives to build software that provides insight into one of the most complex areas of today – Energy.

We have an immediate opening for a Software Engineer, focusing on developing web applications with an emphasis on user interfaces (UI) using HTML/JS/CSS. You will work closely with our other developers, QA, and product management on full‑stack development opportunities. This position requires a broad knowledge of computer science and software engineering as well as diverse development principles.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop user‑centric client applications and supporting RESTful backend services.
• Participate in developing, testing, and deploying clean code in a DevOps environment.
• Author and maintain technical specifications.
• Perform other duties as required.

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience developing web applications.
• 1+ years of experience with JavaScript MVC (single‑page‑application) frameworks such as AngularJS (preferred), ember.js, or backbone.js.
• Experience developing SaaS‑based web applications using an Agile/Scrum methodology.
• Intimate knowledge of web development best practices such as SMACSS, Responsive Web Design, Web Browser quirks and standards, and JavaScript patterns (Module, Closure) and Aspect‑Oriented programming.
• Some experience with development tools such as SASS, Compass, LESS, Modernizr, Grunt, and Git.
• B.S. Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Desired Skills

• Experience with Protractor, Selenium, Java, node.js, D3.js, Adobe/Apache Flex, SQL, and/or Spring MVC.
• Experience with cloud deployment (AWS), Apache HTTP Server, Jenkins, Maven, and/or Behavior‑Driven Development (BDD).
• Experience with WebStorm, Eclipse, and/or Sublime.
• Experience developing in OSX environment.