Senior Javascript Developer [CLOSED]

ABOUT US

“Research & Design” is a design & technology firm focused on transforming the future of education, healthcare, and beyond. We use tools like Node.js, Angular, React, and Drupal to build innovative websites, web applications, and solutions for our clients (schools like NYU, the University of Michigan). They work with us because of our expertise in specific areas and our commitment to high quality work in building digital products for course delivery.

Research & Design is growing and taking on interesting projects and that is why we need more team members to support our goals. We have an energetic work environment and we seek talented people who crave learning new skills and aren't afraid to tackle challenging projects. As a fully distributed/remote company, we seek the best talent available wherever they are. Our remote working environment encourages communication with team members via Slack, Asana, and other channels and our culture is people oriented. We focus on doing what is right for our clients.

ABOUT YOU

The tech stack of the most suitable candidate:

• Strong understanding of Javascript, both server side and client side
• Node.js, Express
• Typescript and Angular
• HTML, CSS, and Responsive Web Development
• SQL database (MySQL)
• Building applications and websites at enterprise scale
• Object-Oriented Programming
• Asynchronous and Event-Driven Programming

The personal traits of our perfect colleague:

• Technically and personally awesome
• Passionate about coding
• Excellent communication skills
• Motivated and self starter
• At least 5 years of development experience

Brownie points for:

• Comprehensive test coverage
• RESTful web services
• Advanced debugging skills
• Git and Github capabilities for source control and work item management
• CI/CD processes
• Agile software development methodology
• Headless CMS/decoupled implementations
• Third party integrations
• PHP experience a bonus, especially Drupal

ABOUT THE ROLE

This role will be interacting with the Director of Engineering and Director of Project Management.This is a core developer role, who will focus on developing features on an EdTech platform in the beginning and it is definitely a very important role to us.

Your main responsibilities as a Full Stack Developer will include:

• High quality delivery of code
• Timely completion of tasks and documentation
• Developing features on our EdTech platform

Tools we use:

• GitHub
• Slack
• Asana

Work schedule:

• Full time position (8 hours per day, 5 days per week)
• Flexible schedule (with some overlap between 8AM - 5PM EST, Monday-Friday)

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU:

• You'll have plenty of opportunities to learn new skills and grow professionally.
• Open, relaxed and friendly work environment.
• Flexible working schedule
• 2 weeks paid vacation

HOW TO APPLY

• This position will be closed as soon as we find the perfect match. So make sure to read the description carefully and take your time to submit a high-quality application that stands out.
• If you apply we’ll respond promptly and keep you updated throughout the process.
• As part of the hiring process there will be the following steps:

1 - Click Apply and Complete the application form

2 - Initial screening interview

3 - Paid test tasks - we’ll give you a chance to show us your skills. You’ll be paid for your time, we don’t work for free and we wouldn’t expect you to either.

4 - In depth interview - Chance for us to talk in more detail together about your future working with us.

We’re fully committed to getting a great long term team member. If you love to take up new challenges and build something complex and interesting from scratch, let’s work together.

I am looking forward to hearing from you.