Job Title: Front End Developer<\/p>\n
Position Summary<\/p>\n
The Databrary project is looking for a smart and motivated front end developer to join its<\/p>\n
technical team. The developer will combine the art of design with the art of programming and<\/p>\n
act as the primary owner of user interaction and experience for our service. Working closely with<\/p>\n
the managing director, the PIs, the backend programmer and the service team, the developer<\/p>\n
will design, develop and modify tools, including web applications and interfaces as well as<\/p>\n
mobile apps to enable behavioral researchers to collaborate, store, discover, explore and<\/p>\n
access video-based research datasets. (S)he will maintain the existing code base and build new<\/p>\n
features, enhancements and integrations in modern web frameworks.<\/p>\n
Databrary (databrary.org) is the leading open source video data-sharing system for<\/p>\n
developmental science. Datavyu (datavyu.org) is a free, open source, multi-platform video<\/p>\n
coding tool. This position provides a unique opportunity to play a central role in advancing open<\/p>\n
science through data sharing and reuse.<\/p>\n
The ideal candidate has a great design sense, is a self starter who is not afraid of learning new<\/p>\n
technologies, thinks out of the box, takes initiative, has excellent attention to detail and can work<\/p>\n
to take tasks to fruition both collaboratively in a team and independently. The developer will<\/p>\n
adapt to the evolving and growing needs of the project.<\/p>\n
Essential Responsibilities\/Functions:<\/p>\n
\u25cf Research and evaluation<\/p>\n
The developer will analyze and understand current application architecture and front end code<\/p>\n
base (written in AngularJS, CoffeeScript), document it thoroughly and make recommendations<\/p>\n
to the managing director on a future strategic direction.<\/p>\n
\u25cf Design and development<\/p>\n
The developer will maintain the existing website and application front end code base as well as<\/p>\n
troubleshoot bugs to improve application usability. (S)he will take lead of the redesign and<\/p>\n
upgrade effort of current front end, define user experiences, build mockups, and rapidly<\/p>\n
prototype, test and QA end-to-end solutions. (S)he will develop and release dynamic, modular<\/p>\n
and responsive experiences by implementing clean, reusable, well-designed and well-tested<\/p>\n
code to add new enhancements, features and integrations to the current platform.<\/p>\n
\u25cf Feedback and innovation<\/p>\n
The applicant will work closely with UI experts and researchers (end users) in the field to<\/p>\n
understand usability issues. (S)he will be responsive to their feedback and become a force of<\/p>\n
innovation in designing new features to facilitate activities undertaken in relation to the<\/p>\n
collection, processing, description, transformation, retention and reuse of research data. (S)he<\/p>\n
will design, develop, implement, test and validate existing and new data management and webbased<\/p>\n
tools to facilitate research.<\/p>\n
Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:<\/p>\n
\u25cf Hands-on experience with modern web frameworks and video technologies.<\/p>\n
\u25cf Knowledge of JavaScript, Angular2, ReactJS or other front end technologies.<\/p>\n
\u25cf Understanding of best practices in SDLC (software development life cycle).<\/p>\n
\u25cf Skillful in HTML, CSS and UI and UX design principles.<\/p>\n
\u25cf Good understanding of security and cross-browser design issues.<\/p>\n
\u25cf Understanding of TDD (Test-driven development) and design patterns.<\/p>\n
\u25cf Experience with version control, unix scripting, automation and DevOps practices.<\/p>\n
\u25cf Familiarity using CRM, project management or task management systems.<\/p>\n
\u25cf Passion for open source projects and building high quality experiences.<\/p>\n
\u25cf Strong written and oral communication skills.<\/p>\n
\u25cf Superior listening and analytical skills and a knack for tackling tough problems.<\/p>\n
\u25cf Ability to multitask and juggle multiple priorities and projects.<\/p>\n
\u25cf Adaptability and openness to learn and change.<\/p>\n
Required Experience:<\/p>\n
\u25cf Track record of developing responsive websites in modern client side web frameworks.<\/p>\n
\u25cf Exceptional understanding of design principles, web technologies, REST API and MVC<\/p>\n
design patterns.<\/p>\n
\u25cf Extensive experience with JavaScript and JS frameworks (CoffeeScript, Angular2,<\/p>\n
ReactJS), HTML5 (audio\/video API), and CSS3 (Stylus).<\/p>\n
\u25cf Basic knowledge of scientific practices and research tools.<\/p>\n
Preferred Education:<\/p>\n
\u25cf BS, or MS in a related field, or an equivalent combination of formal education and<\/p>\n
directly related experience.<\/p>\n
To apply send the following to jobs@databrary.org:<\/p>\n
\u25cf One page cover letter (PDF)<\/p>\n
\u25cf Resume (PDF)<\/p>\n
We will review applications beginning immediately and consider candidates until the position is<\/p>\n
filled. For more information, visit our website at https:\/\/databrary.org\/about\/jobs.html.<\/p>\n
New York University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. New York University is committed to a policy of equal treatment and<\/p>\n
opportunity in every aspect of its hiring and promotion process without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy or<\/p>\n
childbirth (or related medical condition), sexual orientation, partnership status, gender and\/or gender identity or expression, marital<\/p>\n
or parental status, national origin, ethnicity, alienage or citizenship status, veteran or military status, age, disability, predisposing<\/p>\n
genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status, unemployment status, or any other legally protected basis. Women, racial<\/p>\n
and ethnic minorities, persons of minority sexual orientation or gender identity, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are<\/p>\n
encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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