Job Description :
Title:::: Back-end Developer w MERN stack
Location:::Jacksonville Fl
Position::::Contract
JOB SUMMARY:
React Developers are responsible for the development, programming, and coding of Information Technology solutions using ReactJS, Redux, D3 and NodeJS to enable Florida Blue Customer Experience applications. They will engage in all phases of the software development lifecycle which include: gathering and analyzing user/business system requirements, responding to outages and creating application system models. Developers are responsible for documenting detailed system specifications and will participate in evaluating, conducting performance testing, and all planned and unplanned maintenance for both internally developed applications and purchased products. They will participate in design meetings and consult with clients to refine, test and debug programs to meet business needs and interact and sometimes direct third party partners in the achievement of business and technology initiatives. Developers are responsible for including IT Controls to protect the confidentiality, integrity, as well as availability of the application and data processed or output by the application.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:
Experience with unit testing, release procedures, coding design and documentation protocol as well as change management procedures
Proficiency using MERN and MEAN Scaffolding tools
Demonstrated organizational, analytical and interpersonal skills
Flexible team player
Ability to manage tasks independently and take ownership of responsibilities
Ability to learn from mistakes and apply constructive feedback to improve performance
Must demonstrate initiative and effective independent decision-making skills
Ability to communicate technical information clearly and articulately
Ability to adapt to a rapidly changing environment
In-depth understanding of the systems development life cycle
Proficiency programming in more than one object-oriented programming language; React.Js, Node.JS, JavaScript, and HTML
o Proficiency with HTML, CSS, SASS, JavaScript/jQuery, local storage, and cross-browser compatibility are required
o May include database knowledge in MongoBD
Experience with modern web/UI development tools and techniques: Node, Webpack, Grunt/Gulp, GIT, Axios, Jest
Client-side templating: mustache.js, handlebars.js, panni.js, and dust.js
Proficiency using standard desktop applications such as MS Suite and flowcharting tools such as Visio
Proficiency using debugging tools such as; Advanced Debugger, Allinea DDT, AQtime, ARM, CA/EZTEST, etc
Solid knowledge of DOM manipulation and client-side validation
Solid knowledge with jQuery and other JavaScript libraries
High critical thinking skills to evaluate alternatives and present solutions that are consistent with business objectives and strategy
Experience with responsive grid systems
Solid knowledge of React and Redux principals and build out
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
The preferred qualifications listed below reflect desired knowledge, skill, and/or experience.
Additional Preferred Qualifications:
Various Domain experience; Health Care, Financial, etc
Experience using Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid methodology
Experience with mobile design (native and mobile web) a plus
Experience with Foundation a plus
Experience with web accessibility guidelines and requirements a plus
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:
5-8 years of IT development/programming/coding professional work experience
REQUIRED EDUCATION:
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or Mathematics or relevant work experience
Relevant Development certifications