Open Position - Grid Dynamics - Senior UI developer

Senior UI developer

We’re looking for a versatile senior UI developer, who will create Web UI for a new eCommerce platform for one of the largest US retailers.  This is an excellent opportunity to become a key contributor to the project; design the front-end architecture and continuously improve web UI.  You’ll be a part of a bright engineering team that has an open communication, empowerment, innovation, teamwork, and customer-centric culture. We work with bleeding-edge technologies, including modern proprietary eCommerce solutions and open source frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement and unit test highly scalable, intuitive web applications
• Review code and project deliverables and confirm that they are of high quality
• Participate in the agile development processes SDLC including sprint planning, iterative development, estimations and design sessions
• Identify and mitigate business and technology risks associated with architectural solutions
• Work with business analysts to understand and implement complex business functionality
• Deliver agile artifacts on time, within budget and with high quality
• Stay current with the newest online technologies; research new technologies and make recommendations on implementations
• Review technical specifications as required, meeting the objectives of functional specifications. Specifically, identifying specific interfaces, methods, parameters, procedures or functions as required.
• Collaborate with team members in designing and implementing integrated, enterprise solutions
• Mentor the development staff to ensure continuous development of technical skills

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Computer Science/Engineering
• 5+ years experience doing UI/Front-end development with a solid knowledge of JavaScript / AJAX / HTML / CSS
• 5+ years experience in building web applications using the latest standards-based approaches (HTML5, CSS3, PHP, AJAX, Sprint MVC)
• Experience working on at least two high traffic enterprise level production sites
• Demonstrable knowledge of Semantic HTML markup
• Mastery of cross-browser, cross-platform markup and layout (HTML, CSS)
• Experience with server side technologies like JSP, Java, and Java Servlets (or similar server generation technologies)
• Able to effectively communicate across teams and roles
• Excellent verbal and written communications
• A self-starter who is passionate about building world-class Front-end applications
• Ability to work seamlessly in a cross-functional team development environment
• Experience with JavaScript unit testing frameworks (Jasmine, Mocha)

Preferred/Optional Skills

• Knowledge of JavaScript design patterns and frameworks such as Backbone, Ember.js,  Angular.js, Node.js, Handlebars, Underscore
• Understanding of implementing responsive design techniques
• Knowledge of what is required to develop high performance web applications
• Good sense of what is required of a great user interface

What we offer

• Work in Krakow with terrific customers on large, innovative projects
• Amazing colleagues to work with, share and learn from
• High-energy atmosphere of a growing and successful company
• An attractive compensation package with generous benefits (medical, dental, vision and life)

Please send your CV or any questions to amatusevski@gmail.com