Frontend Javascript UI UX developer
Developer’s work: includes recommendations (for e.g. exp on changing framework, ASP MVC to Node/Angular), feature development, web workflows, data visualization, interactive charts, portals extensions, widgets.
The ideal Mapjects candidate is someone who can own what happens inside of the browser - from performance issues to UI interactions. They are a DOM master and have vast experience working with mobile devices.
[Telecommute will be considered on a part time or contract basis, or Firm Fixed Price basis, Fulltime is preferred]. Mapjects is an mid phase start-up with products deployed in the field.
email resume to dev@mapjects.com - jobs@mapjects.com
In this position, Mapjects, is seeking two talented and motivated Javascript developers (frontend UI, UX, all user interactions) to perform functions such as - 1) upgrades 2) merge/consolidate the front-end or 3) start from scratch. Our client is growing a small and enthusiastic web & design team.
Our platform has been deployed with a few clients, who are seeking some upgrades. The two core functions are helping us organize and template the code, followed by widgeting or portal maintainenece. The core of the developer’s job is writing and editing code in JS, (we like to hear SASS, CSS, jQuery UI, D3, Underscore, etc) and a few other frameworks, especially HighCharts.
You dont have to follow this, but here are some examples of already completed sprints for new features at Mapjects, we dont use every step for everything, but often endup merging/consolidating the sprints, since we are small, the dev is very flexible and independent.
UI Development tasks
a. Status UI: Display job specific information in the status UI.
b. File Upload progress UI for each file being uploaded to the server, Support drag and drop of files in the UI
c. Language selection settings.
d. Use Knockout JS for the entire UI and implement the MVVM methodology in the entire UI code.
e. Clean up existing script code (e.g., use proper naming conventions for variables rather than naming them “I”, “j”….).
f. Defects fixing.
g. Update UI library versions (e.g. jQuery, jQuery UI, jqGrid) when new versions come out.
Validate that the updates made do not break the UI.
h. Write unit tests for all UI code using QUnit. Interact with the Shanghai test team for web app UI features and known issues. Demo new features to team members.
i. Create high-level documentation of the UI scripts.
j. Add code level comments to all scripts you create/have created.
Web Software Engineer with the following development experience (all are required):
a. Web Framework: ASP.net (MVC and Web API)
b. SQL
c. Client side technologies: Javascript, jQuery, KnockoutJS, HTML5, CSS3
d. Architecture: Experience implementing web based software using MVC and MVVM concepts
If you have the required experience, please reply with a copy of your resume and portfolio (or links to your portfolio).
Qualifications
Core skill needed is Javascript, Jquery UI, JSON, BigData understanding, Postback, BS 3.1, (eCommerce is a plus)
Get in touch if you are in the Washington, DC / Cleveland / Atlanta /San Francisco / India (remote) area and are in your element doing things like these:
- learning new javascript frameworks for data visualization;
- creating custom functionality for WordPress—using code, not (just) plugins;
- working with Git, using Github, using a staging server;
- doing basic VPS management as needed;
- navigating the cruft, refactoring it if you have to;
- writing smart, readable, well-documented code;
- using APIs for social, analytics, and third-party services;
- turning designs into code;
keeping up with trends in web development and online services;
taking on new challenges.
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Selected candidates will be contacted in less than a week. Mapjects is an equal opportunity employer
Pay commensurate with experience. Mapjects offers an excellent benefit package and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Additional Information
please email word copy of resume to
ensure it has your contact information, and phone number to reach you.
dev@mapjects.com