Software Engineer - Front End Developer

Gaithersburg, Maryland, United States
Jul 19, 2016
₹63 - ₹100 / Year
Onsite
Full-Time
2 Years
Job Description

We live our passion of helping children learn and grow. Innovation and collaboration fuel us every day. If you embrace change and resist the status quo, we have a place for you.

 

A great opportunity to contribute to a well-funded and established company in the education space who is at a crossroads, and in essence, a Tech startup!

 

The Software Engineer - Front End Developer is responsible for the design, development, implementation, and testing of Get Set for School | Handwriting Without Tears | Keyboarding Without Tears (GSS | HWT | KWT) digital products and solutions to provide a first-class and memorable experience.

 

Desired skills include Drupal.

 

Job Duties

  • Architect and implement front-end web applications and reusable components using current web technologies and frameworks.
  • Collaborate with back-end and full stack developers to enhance the user experience.
  • Work closely with UX and visual design teams to develop creative solutions that take into consideration the technical, organizational, schedule, and business requirements.
  • Collaborate with support engineers and customer experience teams to understand our customer's needs.
  • Work closely with product owner, business analyst and customer experience team to understand use cases and user needs.
  • Problem solves for web-based and digital development issues.
  • Develop sites with responsive-designed adaptive technologies to meet the variable needs of differing browsers on multiple devices.
  • Develop code for websites, mobile applications, social platforms, email marketing, and digital products/
  • Perform quality assurance on code, including cross browser and platform testing.
  • Outline testing steps, develop unit tests, and participate in verification of features to maintain a high-quality software code repository.
  • Create and optimize web-ready graphics and digital images.
  • Write technical documentation related to processes and specifications.
  • Troubleshoot general scripting and code issues and front end applications.

Must haves

  • BS or BA in Computer Science, Information Systems or related field.
  • 3+ years of experience in core front-end technologies, preferably in a commercial environment.
  • Expert understanding of core front-end web technologies (JavaScript, HTML, SASS/SCSS/CSS, Drupal).
  • Experience with JavaScript libraries and frameworks.
  • Experience with templating languages.
  • Ability to write performant, reusable and clean code.
  • Experience troubleshooting cross-browser compatibility issues.
  • Comfortable working on a command line.
  • Experience with Reactive and Bootstrap preferred.
  • Ability to sit for long periods of time; ability to access, input, and retrieve information from the computer.
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends.

Nice to haves

  • Developing experience in an EdTech environment preferred.
  • Knowledge of version control systems, such as Git.

Benefits & Fun

  • Competitive Benefits including medical, prescription, dental, vision, short & long-term disability, life insurance, flexible spending, and more!
  • Company Picnic, Health & Wellness Fair, Turkey Fry, Yankee Swap, Pizza & Happy Hour Friday’s, Birthday Celebrations, & much more!

Gets Set for School | Handwriting Without Tears | Keyboarding Without Tears is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer