React Software Engineer

Starcom Consulting - Pittsburgh, PA

Full-time

Pittsburgh, PA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

We are seeking a skilled React Software Engineer to develop mobile applications and websites for a diverse range of high-profile brands in retail, healthcare, and hospitality. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in React and experience with API/web servers, contributing to the creation of world-class mobile e-commerce experiences that cater to millions of users daily.

Responsibilities

• Work with senior developers and architects to produce world-class mobile e-commerce experiences used by over 10 million visitors a day.
• Develop enterprise React applications.
• Take web projects from mock-ups to completion.
• Work closely with Designers, Quality Assurance Engineers, and Account/Project Managers to communicate project status.
• Utilize bug tracking/project management software suites.
• Develop reusable components and frontend libraries for future use.
• Learn proprietary platform technology for mobile websites and apps, using the latest functionality in mobile innovations.
• Contribute to the evolution of technology.
• Implement secure coding best practices.
• Participate in ongoing security training and awareness.

Requirements

• Strong background in React.js, Javascript, TypeScript, Node.js, and React Native.
• Understanding of functional programming.
• Ability to transform design mockups and wireframes into functional components.
• Strong skill-set in creative problem solving.
• A solid foundation in Computer Science, with strong competencies in data structures, algorithms, and software design.
• Experience with GraphQL and RESTful APIs.
• Experience with Git source control.

Nice-to-haves

• Prior experience in test-driven development is a plus.
• Prior experience in retail, healthcare, or hospitality technology is a plus.
• Prior experience in mobile e-commerce is a plus.
• Experience with bash/command line is a plus.
• Background in iOS and Android is a definite plus, but not required.