Job description

Overview: We are urgently looking for a Sr. Software Engineer for our client that will handle the following duties for the company: • Implement requirements and prototypes in Node.js, JavaScript and other development languages • Maintain website by addressing and fixing site issues and defects • Ensure code quality with unit tests by using test-driven development Provide feedback through code reviews and peer programming techniques • Document code implementation within the codebase and on the wiki • When tools, automation, or innovative functionality is needed, researches and develops latest technologies • Interact with product and project managers to understand requirements that will be implemented • Collaborate with search, mobile and other engineering teams to design and implement consumer features • Work together with team members to plan, break-down and implement functional tasks Qualifications/Skills: • Bachelor in Computer Science and 3-5 years' combined web development experience, preferably using Node.js or JavaScript; OR Masters in Computer Science and 1-2 years' combined web development experience, preferably using Node.js or JavaScript • Web development experience (professional and/or academic) using any of these technologies: Java, Python, Perl or Ruby Experience with Jade and Less is a plus • Node.js experience is highly desired; at the very least, candidate should have strong desire and aptitude to work with Node • Experience developing web sites utilizing lightweight web services is a plus • Experience developing web for mobile devices is a plus Attributes for the Role: • Ability to work in a collaborative team environment with aggressive deadlines and multiple priorities • Excellent oral and written communication skills • Able to work with cross-functional leads in engineering, product, QA, and operations • Well versed in agile practices and collaborative development All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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Must-haves

We are urgently looking for a Sr. Software Engineer for our client that will handle the following duties for the company:
Implement requirements and prototypes in Node.js, JavaScript and other development languages
Maintain website by addressing and fixing site issues and defects
Ensure code quality with unit tests by using test-driven development Provide feedback through code reviews and peer programming techniques
Document code implementation within the codebase and on the wiki
When tools, automation, or innovative functionality is needed, researches and develops latest technologies
Interact with product and project managers to understand requirements that will be implemented
Collaborate with search, mobile and other engineering teams to design and implement consumer features
Work together with team members to plan, break-down and implement functional tasks
Node.js experience is highly desired; at the very least, candidate should have strong desire and aptitude to work with Node
Ability to work in a collaborative team environment with aggressive deadlines and multiple priorities
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Able to work with cross-functional leads in engineering, product, QA, and operations
Well versed in agile practices and collaborative development
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Nice-to-haves

Web development experience (professional and/or academic) using any of these technologies: Java, Python, Perl or Ruby Experience with Jade and Less is a plus
Experience developing web sites utilizing lightweight web services is a plus
Experience developing web for mobile devices is a plus

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