Matrix Resources – JavaScript Front-end Developer REMOTE – Kalamazoo, MI

Job title: JavaScript Front-end Developer REMOTE Company: Matrix Resources Job description: Work with the brightest minds at one of the largest services platform institutions in the world! This is long-term contract opportunity that includes a competitive benefits package and a chance for conversion to a fulltime employee. If you're a JavaScript Front-End Developer who wants to work for a growing company that truly cares about their employees while empowering their worldwide community of customers and entrepreneurs by giving them the help they need to grow online, please read on! Role: JavaScript Front-End Developer Location: Remote Contract length: 6 months with strong possibility of extension and/or conversion POSITION OVERVIEW Our client is looking for a JavaScript Front-end Developer who is motivated to combine the art of design with the art of programming. Responsibilities will include building & implementing web client libraries for instrumentation. You will work with both front-end and back-end software engineers to build all client-side logic. You will also be bridging the gap between the client side libraries and the server-side infrastructure, taking an active role on both sides, and defining how the application looks and functions. EXPERIENCE: Minimum 5 years RESPONSIBILITIES • Develop client side libraries (JavaScript) • Build reusable code and libraries for future use • Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability • Assure that user input is validated before submitting to back-end services • Collaborate with other team members and stakeholders • Troubleshoot client library issues & performance SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS • Strong understanding of JavaScript, its quirks, and workarounds • Basic understanding of web markup, including HTML5 and CSS3 • Should have the knowledge of one or more advanced JavaScript libraries and frameworks such as AngularJS, KnockoutJS, BackboneJS, ReactJS, DurandalJS etc. • Good understanding of asynchronous request handling, partial page updates, and AJAX • Proficient understanding of cross-browser compatibility issues and ways to work around such issues • Familiarity with JavaScript module loaders, such as Require.js and AMD • Familiarity with front-end build tools, such as webpack • Proficient understanding of code versioning tools, such as Git / Mercurial / SVN • Good understanding of browser rendering behavior and performance • Familiarity with CDN platforms like Akamai • Nice to have familiarity with AWS stack Expected salary: Location: Kalamazoo, MI Apply for the job now! Apply tot his job