JavaScript Developer (Intermediate/Senior)

ion8 is a full-cycle business management consultancy that combines deep industry knowledge with the highest technical expertise in the market to create tailored solutions to overcome our client’s business challenges and create disruptive growth.

Note: This is a remote position for Canadian residents only. The employment term is flexible (full-time, part-time, or contract). Compensation will be based on experience.

Overview

The Intermediate/Senior JavaScript Developer is a key member of the Design & Experience team, working with other skilled front-end developers and reporting directly to the Chief Design Officer (CDO). This role is cross-functional and will collaborate closely with the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and Software Development Manager. The successful candidate will have in-depth knowledge of JavaScript and React concepts, excellent front-end and back-end coding skills, and a good understanding of progressive web applications. Ultimately, the Intermediate JavaScript Developer should be able to design and build modern user interface components to enhance application performance.

Responsibilities

• Working with other JavaScript developers and software engineers to develop front-end and back-end architecture that’s well structured and flexible, along with the APIs to support it.
• Developing new user-facing features using React.js.
• Ensuring the feasibility of UI/UX designs.
• Translating wireframes and designs into good quality and sustainable code (clean and organized, following best practices and accessibility standards).
• Building reusable components and front-end libraries for future use.
• Optimizing components for maximum performance across a vast array of web-capable devices and browsers.
• Performing code analysis and overall improvement of style and usability.

Qualifications

• Effective communication and leadership skills; can understand, read, and write English well.
• Strong proficiency in JavaScript, object model, DOM manipulation and event handlers, data structures, algorithms, JSX, and Babel.
• Understanding of RESTful APIs/GraphQL, HTML/CSS, ES6 (variables and scoping, array methods), code versioning tools like GIT, popular frontend development tools, CI/CD tools, DevOps, performance testing frameworks like Mocha, Node + NPM.
• Thorough understanding of React.js and its core principles.
• Familiarity with newer specifications of EcmaScript.
• Knowledge of modern authorization mechanisms, such as JSON Web Token.
• Knowledge of NodeJS/Express backend architecture.
• Ability to understand business requirements and translate them into technical requirements.
• React-based web app back-end security experience (not required, but a plus!)
• Chrome extension experience (not required, but a plus!)
• Able to work in a  team to employ quality assurance practices such as performing regular code reviews.
• Ability to learn new software and technologies quickly, and to engage in continuous personal improvement.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to follow instructions and work in a team environment.

We are committed to providing an environment that is inclusive and accessible. ion8 is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment without discrimination. Please let us know if accommodation for the recruitment/interview process is required and we will work with you to make sure your needs are addressed. 

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.