Front- End Developer (Javascript)

  • Full-time

Company Description

Are you an ambitious, competitive go-getter with a positive attitude? If so, Satmetrix is searching for you!  We are hiring talented, self-motivated, well-organized individuals, who are ready to jumpstart a career in sales.

Headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area, Satmetrix develops customer experience and intelligence solutions used by major brands and small businesses around the world to understand how customer experiences drive their business success. Already seen as an industry leader, Satmetrix is venturing ahead with powerful new tools for online surveying and social media analytics. We’re excited about the change we're driving in our industry with easy to use cloud-based software that brings the powerful Net Promoter® based solutions to a broad new global audience.

Job Description

We are seeking highly-motivated, experienced professionals to join our growing developer team. Specifically, we are looking for a talented front-end developer with a passion for being on the cutting edge of web development with the skills to support legacy products/code when required. Our ideal candidate is highly motivated, always learning and willing to expand his/her horizons.

 

As part of our development team, you turn designs into frontend code and ensure the optimal data flow between application backend and the user-facing frontend.  Our frontend focus is about providing a rock-solid, high quality user experience and Javascript plays a major role in that position. 

 

The ideal candidate will be skilled in writing frontend code that is as responsive, fast, simple and cross-browser compatible as possible.  S/He is a creative thinker with the ability to troubleshoot issues quickly and effectively. The successful candidate must have excellent interpersonal skills, possess excellent written and verbal communication skills. S/He will institute and adhere to best practices, be a strong team player as well as a proactive individual contributor. 

Qualifications

Software Required:

  • HTML5
  • CSS3
  • JavaScript
  • JQuery
  • Open-Source PHP-based CMS Platforms (WordPress OR Drupal)
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Responsive Design

Qualifications:

  • Expert in design production with an impeccable attention to detail
  • Expert in progressive enhancement techniques
  • Proficient at writing JavaScript that is object-oriented and extensible
  • Experience writing frontend tests
  • Experience with developing mobile applications (web and/or native)
  • Experience with web socket technologies
  • Experience with performance tuning, optimizing code, and real time monitoring solutions
  • SaaS/Cloud experience (design and operational)
  • Experience working in an Agile environment
  • Proven experience in designing and developing HTML5/JavaScript/CSS3 web applications
  • Experience working with emerging client-side dynamic Javascript libraries or MVVM pattern
  • Experience working with Angular.js, Ember, Backbone.js, or Knockout.js
  • Experience with jQuery
  • Experience with responsive web design
  • Experience in using web services (SOAP/XML) and REST services (JSON/XML)
  • Knowledge and experience in enterprise-scale multi-tier, distributed architecture
  • Understanding of HTTP/S and web-based application architecture
  • Experience in object oriented design and development with languages such as Java
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, results-oriented culture
  • Understanding of Customer Experience and NPS is a plus

Requirements:

  • BS degree in computer science or similar
  • A minimum of 7 years as a web developer for customer-facing websites
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Demonstrated ability to deliver working solutions on a tight schedule
  • Strong analytical thinking and problem solving skills
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills

Additional Information

Satmetrix takes pride in developing and promoting talent as an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. By fostering a diverse business environment, Satmetrix welcomes opportunities to learn from each other, our customers, investors, suppliers, and business partners.