We are currently looking for a senior front-end software engineer to build the next generation User Interface for Responsys’ leading Lifecycle Marketing application. The candidate will develop and maintain presentation layer UI and functionality across a range of web components. This candidate will optimize presentation layer components for performance and an exceptional user experience. This candidate will collaborate directly with a cross-functional team of Architect, Designers, Engineers, Product Managers, and other stakeholders to facilitate the design and development process.
As a Front End Engineer at Responsys, you will specialize in building responsive and elegant web UIs with AJAX and similar technologies.
Responsibilities:
Implement new features and optimize existing ones from controller-level to UI
Translate product requirements into functional specs and build software that meets those requirements
Build efficient and reusable front-end abstractions and systems
Rapidly fix bugs and solve problems
Focus on usability, flexibility and robustness to market and customers’ expectations.
Identify and communicate best practices for front-end engineering
Identify and address performance bottlenecks
Participate in design and code reviews
Follow good coding, testing and documenting practices and adhere to existing standards
Requirements:
7 plus years of experience in development engineering, with at least 5 years building web-centric products, with a demonstrated ability to understand high-performance, high-usage web applications. Experience leading small teams of developers preferred.
Deep experience with Object Oriented JavaScript and Ajax and using modern JavaScript libraries, such as extJS, JQuery, YUI, etc.
Expert JavaScript/HTML/CSS/Ajax coding skills
Experience in architecting in large scale production environments
Thorough knowledge of design patterns, usability principles and best practices is required.
Great written communication and documentation abilities
Extremely detail oriented. Strives for pixel perfect implementation in all browsers
Disciplined approach to testing and quality assurance
BS or MS degree in Computer Science or a related technical field from a top University
Preferences:
Web 2.0 savvy and eager learner who stays on top of fast moving internet technologies.
Visual-design skills
Experience with J2EE, JBoss, Eclipse, Ant
Experience building complicated workflows
Bonus points if you've got experience with XML UI frameworks such as XForms
