Exciting Big Data Start Up

Summary:

 

My Client a Leading Big Data Enterprise solution provider has just received a huge investment off the back of successful sales to a number of Fortune 500 Companies and is looking for grow significantly over the coming year.


Client:


The specifics of the Javascript role are you’d be working in an elite team of javascript developers, including published architects and major contributors to the evolution of the language (details on application).

The front end developed is for internal marketers to present, manipulate and visualise the BI solutions.

This is a key element of the company because it is important for BI solutions not only the engine behind the machine but also the ability to show the value to existing and new clients. As such the project is ‘painfully’ Greenfield and as you would have an important highly visible role in shaping the future of the company.

The company offer strong basics salaries, share options and a delivery focused technical environment

Further projects on the horizon include a new iPad application and further growth plans internationally.

 

They are looking for passionate, opinionated and creative individuals with a laser sharp eye for detail, who understands the intricacies of cross-browser development. You'll need to be a self-starter and fast learner, with a positive mindset to take on a variety of challenges.

My client believe that a great design is at the heart of any successful product, and work very closely with Design, UX and our customers. You should enjoy those types of interactions and be happy seeking out feedback from non-engineers.

You must care deeply about the quality of your code; its clarity, documentation, and testing. You should have a keen interest in emerging technologies, and the ability to identify any that could be of benefit. 

 

Skills and Experience Required:

-    Experience of JavaScript, CSS, HTML  

-    Experience with at least one full-featured JavaScript UI toolkit e.g. YUI3, ExtJS4, SproutCore

-    Experience building custom controls/components, extending built-in components, custom  theming, using one or other of the frameworks above (or equivalent)

-    Familiarity with cross-browser issues

-    A good design sensibility

Desired:

-    Experience of working on a complex, web-based application

-    Been under the hood in some major Javascript framework or have a desire to get deep into internals

-    Experience building reusable JS components that are modular, performant, and maintainable

-    Dealing with cross-browser compatibility

-    Familiar with the MVC pattern and why it's helpful when developing web applications


Additional Interests

-    Data visualizations using Canvas or SVG

-    Use of client-side parsers/grammars

-    Test driven development

 

 

 

If you feel that you are the type of candidate to grasp this opportunity, please drop me an email or call:

Gareth Hayden
+44 (0) 20 3137 9573

gareth.hayden@oxfordknight.co.uk