Javascript / UI Developer

Job Description

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.

Qualifications

Javascript, Backbone, React, HTML5

Additional Information

Multiple Openings