Javascript developer

[Kate Ho]

Job Description: Javascript Developer

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Deadline: 30^th April 2012

Location: Edinburgh

Description

Interface3 is looking for an awesome javascript developer to join our technical team in Edinburgh. As a key part of a small startup, you’ll be working closely with the rest of the team in producing the back-end web platform to our games. A core part of the job will be architecting and writing APIs to integrate with our games. There will be some opportunity to work on games and/or mobile apps as well (this will depend on your preferences). You will be working alongside our Lead Artist, Technical Lead and the Managing Director to deliver the platform and other apps.

Our ideal candidate is someone who has been working for 2+ years in an agency environment, and ready to take those skills into an early stage startup. A passion for computer games is a must. You should be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. Most of all, we’re looking for an excellent problem solver and team player with great communication skills.

We are a young, dynamic team designing and developing some of the most innovative games on mobile platforms. We love experimenting with new technologies and expect you to contribute to new prototypes and ideas (be prepared when we ask you to make these ideas a reality!). No backseat drivers please.

Responsibilities

• Architect and design a web-based backend platform
• Work on a number of projects in HTML5/Javascript
• Deliver to deadlines in an agile setting
• Take ideas, feedback and execute
• Provide accurate time estimates

Requirements:

• Strong experience of Javascript development – comfortable hand-coding and debugging common Javascript functions
• Detail familiarity with the inner workings of jQuery
• Javascript unit testing
• Experience in front-end web-based development
• Attention to detail
• Have initiative and the ability to work autonomously
• Team player with excellent communication skills

 

Experience in some or all of the following will be an advantage:

• Experience in an agency environment
• Some knowledge or experience with Node.js (or similar framework)
• Experience in using Titanium Appcelerator, Sencha Touch (or equivalent)
• Experience of working in an agile environment
• Degree in Computer Science or Software Engineer is a plus, but not essential

 

Company Overview

Interface3 is a software consultancy specialising in multiuser, multitouch collaborative applications. We specialise in creating innovative games and activities that support group-based learning and foster problem solving skills: for example, maths puzzles which require two or more people to solve together. Our primary platforms are iPad and interactive tables such as the Microsoft Surface and SMART Table. Our projects are a combination of contract work for large multi-nationals and own in-house games.

We are based in Edinburgh, Scotland.

Website: www.interface3.com