Software Developer – Front End Position Details: Location: Fort Worth, TX 76102 (downtown) 100% onsite Duration: Permanent/Direct Hire Salary: $75-100K; DOE General Overview: The Software Engineer is responsible for design and development of new software or extensive software revisions. Serves as a technical expert by addressing problems of systems integration, compatibility, and design requirements. Performs research on the potential software project feasibility to management. Responsibilities:
Design, build, and maintain proprietary software application solutions based on specific business requirements.
Maintain and improve the performance of existing software as needed.
Test and maintain software products to ensure strong functionality and optimization.
Independently provides solutions that meet end-user requirements as well as provide solutions that further the broader mission of the organization where these are overlapping but beyond initial user-defined scope.
Champion application quality, integrity and reliability throughout the organization by designing and promoting best practices.
Actively participates in the PMO and IT Governance activities in the areas such process activities require Software Architecture Involvement.
Designs new software and web applications by analyzing requirements; constructing workflow charts and diagrams; studying system capabilities; writing specifications.
Recommends controls by identifying problems; writing improved procedures.
Maintains system protocols by writing and updating procedures as needed.
Maintains user confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; benchmarking state-of-the-art practices; participating in professional societies.
Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
Strong analytical and product management skills required, including a thorough understanding of how to interpret customer business needs and translate them into application and operational requirements.
Perform other related duties as required.
Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree in a Business-related field or equivalent work experience required
3-5 years of software development experience with a strong focus on front end development
Must have solid React and/or Angular experience
Strong JavaScript skills
Advanced knowledge of HTML and CSS
Experience with Redux, Bootstrap, SASS, etc. a plus
Sending/Receiving data to/from REST APIs, a plus
Advanced knowledge of Software and Web Development required.
Knowledge of IOS and Android application development, a plus
Working knowledge of UIU Components, a plus
Advanced working knowledge of promoting process improvement
Experience analyzing information and data
Exceptional communications skills, verbal and written
Strong documentation skills
Must be customer-focused, work well in a team-oriented environment, and provide quality service for the business client. Must pay very close attention to detail.
Position will require a minimum of 40 hours per week unless otherwise directed by supervisor.
America\'s Best is part of National Vision, one of the largest optical retailers in the United States. The America’s Best brand continues to grow, with 950 stores and counting. Each location combines both parts of the optical equation – eyewear and eye care – into one excellent experience at a single low price.
