Web Developer

TITLE: Web Developer

LOCATION: San Francisco Office

Obscura is looking for an experienced web developer to join our team. A Web Developer at Obscura is responsible for the programming of both client-facing front end interfaces and backend/CMS/communication infrastructure for a variety of long term and short term projects. As a Web Developer at Obscura, you will help to concept, design, and execute browser-based experiences, including content management systems and control interfaces for tablet, mobile and desktop. Web Developers also assist the Director of Software in establishing future proof web based software architectures. They also may be asked to maintain/update some legacy projects.

Obscura is an award-winning creative studio headquartered in San Francisco that focuses on large scale art installations and productions. We are an innovative group of artists, producers, and technologists who use the medium of light tell a story and communicate a vision Our clients are pioneers: film-makers, museums, companies, and countries who want to draw attention to a particular cause or mission and make the world “think”. If that is important to you, and you’ve got the skills to help, please continue reading and apply .

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Implementing Content Management systems, browser based control interfaces, and browser based interactive experiences for client-facing projects based upon provided wireframes, and providing client-side documentation for operating those systems
• Providing support for ongoing installations as needed
• Continually maintaining code repositories with up-to-date versions of projects
• Applying best practices for efficient and effective development; looking for opportunities to streamline and fully utilize current and new technology solutions
• Working closely with the Director of Software, the Software Producer and Project Managers to ensure projects are delivered on time, to a strong level of quality and with expectations of high uptime
• Identifying areas in the codebase that require attention and works with the Director of Software and Software Producer to ensure time and resources are dedicated to continually improving and reducing areas of concern
• Keeping the Director of Software, Software Producer, and Project Managers fully informed on problems and progress
• Staying current on relevant technology and conducting necessary research and development testing to assess emerging technology options
• Exploring and implementing integrations between administrative tools in-house, such as Bitbucket and Slack

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

• Must be able to use appropriate terminologies and language to accurately convey changes of direction in concept or design, including to and from non-technical staff
• Ability to work on multiple projects and prioritize tasks for each
• Ability to interact and collaborate with other departments within Obscura to solve problems
• Exceptional initiative and attention to detail
• Flexible Schedule; some evening and weekend work required as necessary, as well as occasional travel
• A demonstrated track record of gaining trust and respect by consistently demonstrating sound creative, strategic, and analytical thinking skills, while maintaining composure in stressful situations

Required Technical Skills & Experience

• Full Stack technologies, back and front end
• Javascript and relevant frameworks, including Node.js, jquery
• Expertise with javascript data visualization (D3.js, Three.js)
• Fluency in a modern javascript framework (Angular, React)
• Experience consuming real-time data from APIs (Rest, JSON)
• Experience using CSS3 to generate procedural animations and illustrations
• Expertise developing complex timeline animation in GreenSock Animation Platform/GASP
• 3+ years experience developing browser-based interactive media using HTML5, CSS3, and Javascript
• Understanding of object oriented programming
• Comfortable collaborating with git, Slack
• Python and Django
• Database familiarity (MySQL, Postgres, SQLite)

Relevant Technical Skill & Experience

• SQL or Mongo database experience
• ExpressionEngine & PHP
• Familiarity with media communication protocols (UDP, MIDI, DMX, Art-Net)
• Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and After Effects
• Strong eye for design and sense of timing

DIRECTION:

This is a full-time salaried position with occasional late evenings and/or weekend work. We offer a comprehensive set of employee benefits, including healthcare and 401k.

Please submit a cover letter and resume for consideration with “Web Developer” in the subject line to jobs@obscuradigital.com.