Javascript Developer

Responsiblties:

• Design and implement JavaScript web applications, frameworks and npm packages.
• Design and implement user interfaces for control systems and observatory software.
• Develop tools using the GMT software architecture and existing javascript frameworks.
• Work collaboratively with the architecture and development teams.
• Follow coding standards, builds unit tests, integration tests and deployment scripts.
• Prototype/translate designs and style guides into functional user interfaces.
• Create requirements, design and test documentation.
• Provide reports on progress and problems.
• Write technical reports, manuals and support documentation.
• Prepare and deliver presentations at project reviews and conferences.
• Support developers and community on support forums, mailing lists, wikis, etc.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 3 years of professional software development experience.
• Experience building production JavaScript applications using modern front and back end frameworks (especially React, Node, and Express).
• Strong linux skills, including basic configuration and administration (you can choose your own local).
• Experience using version control systems in a team environment, git/gitlab/github strongly preferred.
• Excellent time management and organization, ability to work on multiple simultaneous projects.
• Strong attention to detail and motivation to produce defect-free code.
• Openness to new technologies and platforms, willingness to share knowledge and mentor others.
• Understanding of, and motivation to follow, web security best practices.
• Ability to communicate effectively across different mediums.

Key Skills:

• Proficiency in core JavaScript. 
• Knowledge of front-end development. 
• Experience with popular front-end frameworks and libraries. 
• Familiarity with server-side programming. 
• Knowledge of software development best practices. 
• Problem-solving and critical thinking.