JavaScript Developer

The right candidate for a JavaScript Developer position at 6Simplex must have Ability to design modular client side application architectures. Strong knowledge of software engineering principles, frameworks, web technologies, W3C standards, and JavaScript based UI design patterns Experience using Web 2.0 technologies including HTML5, JavaScript, CSS, AJAX. Experience consuming back end services with JavaScript AJAX clients using JSON. Familiarity with JavaScript AMD based module loaders and front-end build tools Ability to use HTML5 based features such as Canvas, Web Workers, WebDB, WebGL, File System. An unexplainable urge to strictly follow JavaScript coding standards Good understanding of code versioning tools, such as Git, and ability to use code repository services in daily work Good understanding of browser rendering behavior and performance Experience using at least one major JavaScript toolkit (such as Dojo, jQuery, extJS) Some idea as to why folks are crazy about all those JS frameworks (Backbone, AngularJS) Huge interest in building visualizations (D3, OpenLayers/Leaflet) Good verbal and written communication skills in English and verbal skills in Hindi Ability to explain things to technical and non-technical audiences Motivation to be a self-directed team player who thrives in a frequently changing environment Curiosity about all things Design A preference for a positive and healthy work environment At 6Simplex, a Javascript Developer will be responsible for Implementing front end visual and interactive elements of web applications, supported by back-end services. Ensuring the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs created by the team and translating them into functional user interfaces, ensuring cross browser compatibility and performance Building reusable JavaScript libraries Following JavaScript coding standards and building appropriate unit tests, integration tests and deployment scripts for applications or APIs Optimizing applications for maximum speed and scalability Collaborating with other team members and stakeholders Communicating regularly with the clients and project teams to report progress on development efforts Contributing to continuous improvement of products by suggesting enhancements to user interface and application architecture or use of new technologies