Developer

Chicago, IL
United States

Hired

201 to 500 employees

At Hired we believe we are entering a new era of work, where people are not looking for jobs — they are seeking opportunities. Focusing on in-demand technology roles, we intelligently match outstanding people to full-time and freelance opportunities at the world's most innovative companies. By taking the pain out of the job search, we help people build purpose-driven careers and businesses find the talent to fulfill their missions. Ultimately, we want to empower everyone to find and do their best work, from one opportunity to the next.

Hired is headquartered in San Francisco, with offices in cities across North America, Europe, Asia and Australia, and plans to expand into new geographies, industries, and job categories. For more information, news and tips for candidates and employers, visit Hired’s blog.

We’re on a mission to help get everyone a job they love. Find the job you love here at Hired!

Company Info

Job description

Are you a Developer?  You will be responsible for managing the interchange of data between the server and the users, as well as translating wireframes to produce the visual elements of the application. You will also develop and maintain web applications to ensure maximum performance and stability.ResponsibilitiesImplementation of a robust set of services and APIs to power the web applicationBuilding reusable code and libraries for future useOptimization of the application for maximum speed and scalabilityImplementation of security and data protectionTranslation of UI/UX wireframes to visual elementsIntegration of the frontend and backend aspects of the web applicationSkillsProficient knowledge of one or more: PHP, Python, Ruby, Java, .NET, JavaScript etc.Understanding differences between multiple delivery platforms (such as mobile vs, desktop), and optimizing output to match the specific platformGood understanding of server-side templating languages such as Jade, EJS, Jinja, etc.Good understanding of server-side CSS preprocessors such as Stylus, Less, Sass etc.Creating database schemas that represent and support business processesData migration, transformation, and scriptingManagement of hosting environment, including database administration and scaling an application to support load changesUnderstanding of fundamental design principles behind a scalable applicationAbility to implement automated testing platforms and unit testsGood understanding of JavaScript libraries and frameworks such as AngularJS, KnockoutJS, BackboneJS, ReactJS, DurandalJS etc.Proficient understanding of client-side scripting and JavaScript frameworks, including jQueryBasic knowledge of image authoring tools, ability to crop, resize, or perform small adjustments on an image. Familiarity with tools such as as Gimp or Photoshop is a plus.Proficient understanding of code versioning tools like Git, Mercurial or SVNFamiliarity with development aiding tools such as Bower, Bundler, Rake, Gulp, etc.

Work location: Chicago, IL

Apply for this job

Similar jobs