Front End Developer

Front End DeveloperJob Location: San Jose, CAJob Type: Contract to Hire3+ year's experience developing large scale web applications using JavaScript, Python, Go (or similar languages)2+ years' experience in React / Redux web application developmentIn-depth expertise and demonstrated experience in functional programming and design patterns using JavaScript, React.js or Angular.jsIn-depth knowledge in Node.js and a server framework like Express Koa or HAPIExperience with modern libraries and toolingUnderstand the nuances of developing high performance, scalable and accessible web applicationDemonstrated experience in writing unit, integration and end to end test casesDemonstrated experience in building Node.js based REST api developmentProven Experience working with Docker or similar technologies, GIT, CI/CD and writing unit/integration testsStrong analytical problem-solving skills and excellent written and verbal communication skillsSelf-starter with strong initiative, quality deliverable and ability to work under pressureBusiness-minded approach to time, costs, and deadlinesDemonstrated ability to work well within a team environmentBonus PointsProven Experience on Cloud Platforms like GCP, Azure or Pivotal Cloud FoundryDemonstrated experience in exploring open source solutions to solve problemsFamiliarity with SQL databases and NoSQL databases (Cassandra / MongoDB)Familiarity with micro-service architectures, SOAP and RESTful web services and asynchronous processing and experience building solution using elastic architecturesFamiliarity with Messaging architectures & development- Kafka or equivalentProven Experience with Continuous integration, Continuous delivery and Continuous deploymentExperience architecting and building high volume, fault-tolerant, highly available, and globally distributed systems in a cloud-native environmentExperience with Agile development methodologiesFamiliarity with A/B testing, monitoring, and alertingEnergetic, flexible, collaborative, team player and good interpersonal skillsA passion for keeping up-to-date with the latest cloud trends and technologiesKey ResponsibilitiesDevelop frontend eCommerce web applications in cloud platform technologiesCollaborate with designers & product managers to iterate on the design & implementation of our productWork with Engineers from the platform to build and ship featuresIdentify and uphold engineering best practicesMonitor performance, watch for traffic drops related to usability problems & rectify the issuesReview app and feature code, and plan future API upgrades with the development teamStay up-to-date on emerging technologies