Web Developer

A “Shark Tank” winner and Amazon Alexa/Techstar accelerator alumni, Novel Effect is voice interactive entertainment that makes storytelling a magical experience. Our platform uses voice recognition to sync special effects, theme music, and character voices in real time with a storyteller’s voice, creating a sensory-immersive experience kids and families love. Novel Effect is on the cutting edge of the Voice First movement and currently available as an iOS app with plans for expansion onto other platforms.

Primary responsibilities include:

– Develop UI for new features and add polish (fit and finish) to existing features- Manage your work to meet tight deadlines and ensure consistent quality

– Coordinate with UX and Engineering teams to ensure interaction and visual designs are implemented according to design specs and motion comps

– Communicate clearly and effectively with project teams in all stages of design and development

Qualifications should include:

– 3+ years of shipping production software

– Strong communication skills.

– Ability to work well in a collaborative team environment

– Demonstrated ability to write developer documentation

– Demonstrated ability to respond positively to changing requirements

– Proven ability to manage yourself and others to meet deadlines

– Familiarity with SCRUM and Agile methodologies

Required technical qualifications:

– Experience with HTML and CSS, including CSS preprocessors (LESS, SASS, SCSS)

– Experience with vanilla JavaScript & experience with modern JS technologies (node, npm, webpack, TypeScript, etc.)

– Experience with at least one modern JavaScript UI library/framework: React, Angular, etc.

– Experience with version control, especially git

– Willingness to learn new technologies

– Solid experience with software engineering fundamentals

Job Type: Full-time

Job Location:

• Seattle, WA (Required)