In this role you will be part of our software dev team in an effort to build/re-write our next-gen gaming platform. Youll work closely with our front and back-end development team to ensure we are building a maintainable code base and minimizing technical debt. Our designers and product manager will coordinate with you on a daily basis to plan features for the application.

 

Youll have the opportunity to wear multiple hats and play a key role in product development. This would be an amazing opportunity where a small "SWAT Style" team of passionate, results-driven, engineers. In an effort to design and develop code that delivers rich experiences using HTML5, JavaScript, and related frameworks on desktop browsers, mobile browsers, and mobile app's. Work that will be viewed by millions and millions of students around the world. Ultimately your work will lead to higher learning outcomes and better experiences in the classroom.
 

We are serious about writing good code and exercising best practices at every aspect of our development process. Here, you need to have a natural curiosity about technology and software development, and have a desire to constantly learn about new technologies.

Skills Needed:
• Foundation in Javascript
• Experience with a modern front-end framework like React, Ember or Angular
• Knowledge of best practices
• Experience working in TDD environments and testing front end
• Good sense of design and ability to turn designs into beautiful implementations
• Familiarity with AWS deployment
• Experience with SASS/SCSS and HTML5
• Experience with Node.js
• Experience with Git workflow
• General understanding of front-end development

What else we are looking for:
• Youre a good programmer and have a drive to create clean, reliable and maintainable software
• You know what a good API looks like
• You are a strong communicator; explaining complex technical concepts to designers, support, and other engineers is no problem for you
• You can pivot directions quickly when needed
• You have a desire to iterate constantly
• You have a passion for constant learning
• Youre hands on and like to be involved in all areas of a company
• You have a positive attitude and are always willing to lend a hand