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