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Full Stack Software Developer (BE focus preferred)

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Caxy Interactive

Full Stack Software Developer (BE focus preferred)

Chicago, IL
Full Time
Paid
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    Full Stack Software Developer (MID LEVEL TO SENIOR)

    OUR FULL STACK DEVELOPERS “GEEK OUT” OVER TRENDS IN TECH...

    DRIVEN BY USER-CENTERED DESIGN, OUR FULL STACK DEVELOPERS PAIR A VARIETY OF OPEN-SOURCE PROGRAMMING LANGUAGES WITH DISCIPLINED INDUSTRY STANDARDS TO IMPLEMENT ENGAGING AND RESPONSIVE EXPERIENCES FOR OUR CLIENTS AND THEIR END-USERS. 

    We strive to be on the frontlines, mastering the latest trends in technology. We've embraced the best javascript can offer with NodeJS and React, and we're invested in the LAMP Stack(and all the goods that come with it). We have a few projects in Scala and C# -- if it's interesting work solving high-stakes problems, we are all in. Tech changes quickly - we do, too. If that sounds like you, then you might just be perfect for this role. 

    YOU MAY BE PERFECT FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU HAVE... 

    • A passion for agile development practices, open source values, and beautiful code.
    • A thirst for the “next big thing” and are a self-proclaimed problem-solving ninja.
    • A desire for continual learning and professional growth.
    • A passion for pair-programming and an interest in working as part of a cross-functional team.
    • An ability to communicate effectively with people that have varying levels of experience with IT or web application development.
    • An active participant in relevant communities and support networks.

    OUR FULL STACK DEVELOPERS EXHIBIT THESE COMPETENCES...

    • PROFICIENT TO EXPERT in object-oriented programming like PHP, Java, etc.
    • EXPERT IN CSS AND HTML 
    • PROFICIENT TO EXPERT in MySQL, MSSQL, or NoSQL
    • PROFICIENT TO EXPERT in Javascript 
    • PROFICIENT TO EXPERT in responsive web development. 
    • COMPETENT at working in advanced Javascript frameworks like React, Angular, NodeJS
    • COMPETENT at asynchronous request handling, partial page updates, and AJAX.
    • COMPETENT FE build tools and CSS preprocessors (Gulp, Webpack, Grunt, SASS, LESS, etc…).
    • NOVICE TO COMPETENT- familiarity with popular CMS (Drupal or Wordpress)
    • NICE TO HAVE - familiarity with JavaScript unit testing frameworks (Jasmine, Karma, etc.)
    • NICE TO HAVE - familiarity with popular CMS (Drupal, Wordpress, etc…)
    • NICE TO HAVE - familiarity with usability / accessibility standards
    • NICE TO HAVE - at working with version control workflows (Git, SVN, etc…).

    RESPONSIBILITIES FOR A SOFTWARE DEVELOPER INCLUDE...

    • Building custom, often innovative sites, applications, and services for web and mobile in accordance with established success criteria.
    • Providing support for, and maintain existing client applications and websites.
    • Creating high quality, well designed, efficient and testable code in accordance with current industry standards and company best practice guidelines.
    • Upholding company established code testing, review, and QA procedures and best practices.
    • Gathering specifications and product requirements with the support of a PM/Product Owner.
    • Creating and maintaining comprehensive product documentation for client deliverables.
    • Contributing to estimation, technology considerations, architecture and product planning exercises for client deliverables.
    • Monitoring website performance with special focus on site usability - identify ways to resolve inefficiencies and optimize application for speed and scalability.
    • Other tasks and responsibilities as requested.

    WE DO HAVE A FEW REQUIREMENTS...

    • Direct experience building complex and highly interactive sites or applications.
    • Direct experience building decoupled applications.
    • Direct experience working with APIs.
    • Available to work during our regular business hours (9AM - 5:30PM).
    • Available to work remotely until at least the third quarter of 2021.
    • Able to work within a team environment as well as independently.
    • Able to establish and be held accountable for reasonable delivery expectations. 
    • Able to manage time effectively, provide reasonable estimates, and identify opportunities to maximize efficiency.

    WE'RE ON A MISSION TO IMPROVE THE DIGITAL WORLD...

    FOR NEARLY 20 YEARS, WE'VE BEEN THE FIREPOWER THAT CLIENTS TRUST TO REVOLUTIONIZE THEIR MARKETS. We're open-source specialists and firm believers in an iterative approach to software development (#AgileLife). 

    Representation is really important to us as well, so we have been dedicated to becoming more diverse and we have improved our percentage of BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, Women, Latinx, and disabled employees each year.

    We are inspired thinkers and dreamers committed to delivering value with every interaction and output. We combine thoughtful user experience, effective communication, engaging design, quality execution, and strong coffee…  to create products that our clients and their end-users love. We're on a mission to create digital experiences that tie brand experiences together, and we hope you'll join us.