JavaScript Job: Entry-level Front-end Developer

DESCRIPTION: BeaconFire Inc. is headquartered in central NJ, specializing in Software Development, Web Development, and Business Intelligence; we are looking for an Entry-level Front-end developer who is passionate about combining technology and design to create user-friendly websites.

Responsibilities:

• Develop websites using HTML, CSS, Node.js, React.js, and Angular2+, among other tools

• Write scalable, secure, maintainable code that powers our clients’ platforms

• Create, deploy, and maintain automated system tests

• Work with Testing Teams to understand defects or issues opened and resolves them in a timely manner

• Support continuous improvement by investigating alternatives and technologies and presenting these for architectural review

• Collaborate effectively with other team members to accomplish shared user story and sprint goals

• Invest time into professional development to stay up to date with new technologies and programming languages

• Debug and fix programming bugs

• Other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications:

• Proficient understanding of HTML and CSS

• Experience in programming language JavaScript or similar (e.g. Java, Python, C, C++, C#, etc.) and solid understanding of the software development life cycle

• Basic knowledge of code version control (e.g. Git, SVN)

• A passion for creating pixel-perfect web pages

• Good verbal communication and interpersonal skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science or related fields

• 1 year of practical experience in JavaScript coding

• Familiarity with at least one JavaScript framework (Angular2+, React.js, Express.js)

• Experience with unit and integration testing of code, with an understanding of JavaScript testing frameworks like Jasmine, Cucumber, Mocha, Jest, and Karma

• Experience providing REST/SOAP APIs for user interface consumption

• Experience working within an Agile development methodology (Scrum)

• Understanding of OOP concepts

Location: Remote

Salary: $65,000.00 to $80,000.00 /year

BeaconFire is an e-verified company, and we provide sponsorship (H1b Visa/Green card) to all qualified candidates.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• JavaScript: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location