User Interface Engineer
Let’s face it: front end development is awesome. Right now, Vestmark has an opportunity for someone who wants to spend their days doing something awesome. As a user interface engineer at Vestmark, you’ll have the chance to build elegant, sophisticated web interfaces that will be used by thousands of money managers and financial advisors. You’ll put your problem-solving skills and design knowledge to the test on projects that are so cool you’ll finally be able to lay aside your lingering regrets about not becoming a fighter jet pilot. Sound’s great, right? That’s because it is.
Responsibilities:
- Write front-end code in JavaScript, HTML/CSS, and Velocity Templating Language
- Implement new features and optimize existing ones from template-level to UI
- Work closely with and incorporate feedback from product management and back-end engineers
- Rapidly fix bugs and solve problems
- Proactively look for ways to make Vestmark better
- Convincingly laugh at the VP of Engineering’s jokes
Requirements:
- 3-5 years in building browser-based applications
- Demonstrable experience building world-class, large scale web application interfaces
- Expert JavaScript/HTML/CSS/Ajax coding skills
- Experience with server-side templating engines
- Disciplined approach to testing and quality assurance
- Strong command of web standards, CSS-based design, cross-browser compatibility
- Strong foundation in interaction design principles
Desired Skills:
- Visual design skills
- Good understanding of web technologies (HTTP, Apache, Tomcat)
Education:
- B.S. or higher in Computer Science or equivalent
Attributes:
- Extraordinary attention to detail
- Great written communication and documentation abilities