Front-End Web Application Developer

  • Full-time

Company Description

Phoenix American Incorporated

Since 1972 Phoenix American has focused on serving the needs of the financial services industry. Gus Constantin, President and Chief Executive Officer, founded Phoenix Leasing in 1972 and Phoenix American in 1981. From the company’s origins several businesses were established including: Phoenix Leasing Incorporated, Phoenix Leasing Portfolio Services, Inc., Phoenix American Financial Services, Inc., Phoenix American SalesFocus Solutions, Inc. and Phoenix Cable Incorporated. Today Phoenix American provides a broad range of business services including: software sales; application hosting; lease portfolio management services; accounting, tax and financial outsourcing services; and ownership and operation of cable television systems.

Job Description

Phoenix American is looking for a front-end Web application developer experienced in building interfaces to rich Internet applications to join our front-end development team. We are looking for an individual skilled in highly dynamic web interface development (HTML, JavaScript, AJAX, jQuery). Candidate should be a highly motivated individual who thrives on the challenges of working in new environments with the latest technologies.  

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (others duties may be assigned)

  • Builds software applications – Follows coding standards, builds appropriate unit tests, integration tests and deployment scripts
  • Assists in defining software architectures – Collaborates with leads to explore existing systems, determines areas of complexity, potential risks to successful implementation, learns the applications capabilities
  • Communicates continually with the client and project teams – Explains progress on the development effort
  • Owns success – Takes responsibility for successful delivery of the solutions
  • Translates designs and style guides provided by the UI/UX team into functional user interfaces, ensuring cross browser compatibility and performance
  • Contributes to continual improvement by suggesting improvements to user interface, software architecture or new technologies
  • Trouble shooting problems of all kinds (development, QA, production)
  • Stays abreast of new technical development and industry best practices

Qualifications

  • Highly skilled at front-end engineering using Object-Oriented JavaScript, various JavaScript libraries and micro frameworks (jQuery, Angular, Prototype, Dojo, Backbone, YUI), HTML and CSS
  • Well-versed in software engineering principles, frameworks and technologies
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Self-directed team player who thrives in a continually changing environment
  • Strong customer service/client service skills
  • Knowledge of SQL databases is required
  • 4 years of software development experience
  • 3+ years of experience with C# and .NET development

Additional Information

Must be able to work on-site in Bedford, NH

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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