Full Stack Developer - Front End Developer (JavaScript / React)

Full Stack Developer - Front End Developer (JavaScript / React) Job Location: Princeton, NJ 08540 Job Duration: 12 + Months US Citizen Required Call Notes: •What will the resource will be doing on a day-to-day basis? Ideally someone who can help work on a component library in REACT called Benchmark. Someone who has a good understanding of ES6; latest and greatest in JavaScript. Typescript is a HUGE plus. Experience with RXJS—oriented object library. REACT is a must, emphasis must be on that. UTD with modern features; 16.8 and above. Hooks, Context—more modern features. Redux. Understands functional Hook based layout vs. Class based. Heavy UI role—no back-end work. No Node, API. CSS, visual accessibility. Angular would be a nice to have; not so much on Vue. Architectural decisions: if the candidate is opinionated and likes thinking about architecture, the bigger picture. Understands picture of design vs. a straight coding role. Ideas and thoughts welcome!

• Can you describe the piece of the project that this person will be responsible and how it ties in to the bigger NAEP initiative?
• What are 3 questions we can ask candidates to determine if they have the RIGHT React/JavaScript skills for this work?

Exposure to design systems? Tying into CSS, implementation and layout, Flexbox, CSS Grid. Redux implementation details. Would they consider any other JavaScript library, such as Vue or Angular, instead of React as the primary? React is a MUST. WCAG 2.0: difficult to find developers with this—must have? Some level of exposure would be great; a lot of UI/presentation and WCAG is a big part of this project. Doesn’t have to be a keyword. Sees value, knows why it is used, why it’s important, i.e. screen readers, tabbing features. Hook based work vs. class based. Functional based components. Familiar with Hook API. Remote work indefinitely? Should be OK, depending on the worker. Front End Developer (JavaScript / React) Strong/Expert level proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML5, CSS with knowledge of internals with minimum of 5 years of experience developing world class user interfaces. Comprehensive understanding of Responsive Design Principles as well as familiarity with such layout techniques including Flexbox and CSS Grids. Knowledge of CSS libraries such as Styled Components and Styled System a huge plus. Strong understanding of ReactJS and its core principles and at least one year of experience in building reapplications using React. Must be proficient in current React design patterns, such as the use of hooks as well as familiarity with React Router. Strong experience in state management and design like Redux and Saga. Experience and/or willingness to learn reactive/observable programming principles as team utilizes Rx.js. Understanding of JavaScript Design patterns, transpilers and module bundlers. Knowledge and experience with Webpack 4 a huge plus as well as ability to learn upcoming Webpack 5. Strong plus: Experience building/deploying server-side applications with Node.js / Express.js Understanding of Object-oriented programming, asynchronous and functional programming. Understanding of authentication and authorization between multiple systems, servers, and environments. Robust debugging skills and knowledge of automated testing platforms and unit tests. Heavy emphasis on React-specific testing tools such as Jest and Enzyme. Knowledge of other JavaScript client-side frameworks like Angular and Vue. Knowledge of data visualization libraries a huge plus, specifically D3.js Experience in accessibility and Section 508 Compliance are a plus. Ability to work in an Agile collaborative environment. Strong analytical skills, problem solving aptitude and good communications skills. Must be willing to defend your positions and to poke holes in others’ positions. My3Tech Inc