Front-End Engineer

Roberts Recruiting

Boston, Massachusetts
30+ days ago

Highlights

Ideal candidates are passionate and experienced web developers building consumer services ideally with experience in Ruby, JavaScript, HTML5 and CSS. We are looking for individuals with strong backgrounds in developing dynamic high volume mobile and web applications with a mobile first approach.

Numbers & Facts

Location

Boston, Massachusetts

Description

We are looking for individuals with strong backgrounds in developing dynamic high volume mobile and web applications with a mobile first approach. Ideal candidates are passionate and experienced web developers building consumer services ideally with experience in Ruby, JavaScript, HTML5 and CSS.

Responsibilities

Develop for all aspects of the front-end and back-end web application technology stack.
Developing and enhancing testable, robust web and mobile web applications.
Write and review code with an eye for quality, efficiency, and stability.
Write clear documentation wherever necessary.
Work with QA to facilitate testing.

Requirements

Expertise in JavaScript, HTML, and CSS.
Expertise in back-end/full stack development, with Ruby expertise desirable.
Familiarity with Unix-based systems and terminal commands, esp. MacOS/X, Linux, Ubuntu or Debian.
Experience developing responsive web pages for mobile, tablet, and desktop.
Experience developing for multiple browsers on a variety of platforms.
Good sense of UI design and UX.
Ability to work independently and take ownership, while contributing to team well-being.
Excellent communication skills.

Desirable Experience

JavaScript web application frameworks, esp. Ember.js.
Ruby/Rails
Node.js
Middleman
Haml, Sass, Compass
Test-driven development, esp. using Jasmine and/or RSpec
Agile methodologies