Web Application Developer

POSITION SUMMARY

Learning.com is looking for a talented Web Application Developer to join its fast-paced, award-winning software development team. The Web Application Developer will participate in all aspects of software development as a member of an Agile web development team, including software design, estimation, development, functional testing, release, escalated support and other tasks as assigned. If you are interested in using your technical skills to make a difference in the learning outcomes of more than 3 million students, we want to hear from you.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Contribute to an Agile software development team, developing new features and maintaining existing code
  
• Communicate status on assigned tasks, and work queue through daily standup meetings
  
• Write clean, efficient, high quality code
  

• Work efficiently with minimal supervision
  
• Manage system issues and bugs using standard software issue management systems (JIRA) and version control tools (primarily git)
  
• Help develop interactive user facing features
  
• Ensure the technical feasibility of, and help provide estimations for, UI/UX designs
  
• Other duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Individual Contributor

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 3+ years of work experience building interactive/dynamic web applications, including some UI/UX work
  
• Associate degree is preferred, equivalent additional work experience in lieu of education is acceptable
  
• Knowledge of HTML5 and CSS3
  
• Strong JavaScript development skills
  
• Proficiency with one or more front end JavaScript frameworks, such as AngularJS or React (Angular2 preferred)
  
• Understanding of HTTP APIs
  
• Familiarity with front-end build tools, such as Grunt and Gulp.js
  
• Agile/scrum experience, a working knowledge of C#, and/or a background in the education field would all be considered a plus

LOCATION : Portland, OR

Working Conditions:

Work involves walking, talking, hearing, using hands to handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reaching with hands and arms. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of personnel so classified. Management has the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to his job at any time.

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