Job Description :
Key responsibilities:
Developing, unit testing and implementing complex software from the ground up.
Understanding and reviewing functional requirements and technical specs, providing clear guidelines to operations for implementing new products and answering/driving solutions to technical and implementation issues.
Taking leadership in owning features/bugs from Backend to Frontend and driving them to completion
Researching and evaluating new technologies and solutions
Being a technical leader for the team, sharing responsibility with other senior team members for resolving technical problems and answering questions about the platform.
Engage with development managers and teams to bring updates, changes and new functionality to fruition
Work with architecture teams to develop the approach and solution to new requirements
Develop best-in-class processes and systems, and drive continual improvement.
Prerequisites:
Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Computer Science, Math, EE
7 years of experience in software design and development
1 to 3 years of experience in full stack development
Experience in design and development using object-oriented techniques.
Java development experience is a must
Working knowledge of relational databases
Ability to implement client interfaces following visual, written design reference documents, as well as improve the design where needed
Understanding of AngularJS, Backbone.js or some other modern client-side application framework based systems
Development experience with highly visited websites, including optimal use of caching
Experience building AJAX enabled dynamic web sites
Experience using RESTful resource-oriented web services
Ability to communicate with both technical and non-technical audiences
Ability to work both individually and in a team environment
Experience working in agile teams (e.g., Scrum, XP)
Expert in cross group communication, able to get buyoff from business, operations and peers
Experience working with SQL databases such as Cassandra or Mongo and with Maven
Able to manage fast-paced projects, with strong ability to prioritize multiple tasks and respond to emergencies.
Strong attention to detail and excellent written and verbal communication skills
Passion for collaborating with high energy and focus, driving results across multiple projects
Superior communication skills to maintain effective relationships with all levels of personnel
Ability to thrive in a fast paced, changing environment; relentless innovator. Challenges status quo and champions best-in-class technical solutions and problem-solving
Desired qualifications:
Implementation skills with CSS, JavaScript, HTML5, cross browser support and responsive design
Previous experience in internet commerce, electronics or consumer goods environment or other fast-paced, technology driven businesses a strong plus
Experience working in a complex matrixed environment
Ability to work independently and autonomously
Solid problem-solving skills: acts decisively, promptly and confidently. Not afraid to contradict others and proactively offering solutions
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
Stellar written and verbal communication skills
Keen attention to detail and organizational skills
Effective problem solving, initiative and follow-through skills
Advanced presentation/training delivery experience