JavaScript Application Engineer
Sprout’s web application and user experience revolve around JavaScript. We’re looking for an outstanding JS developer to join our team of talented engineers.
Our team uses a variety of web technologies, from Backbone to React to Redux, to build highly scalable software that is used by more than 17,000 brands around the world. Companies like Dropbox, Zendesk, Fender, Zipcar and Evernote rely on our products to create stronger relationships with their customers through social media
We’re looking for smart, creative, and driven people to build great software with us. If you’re the best at what you do and have a strong command of the JavaScript, HTML and CSS stack, we’d love to talk with you.
Responsibilities
- Design and develop software features based on visual mockups or user stories
- Take ownership of any step in the software development process, from design through maintenance
- Deliver high quality code, which is both functional and performant, while working and communicating in a team environment
- Contribute to the infrastructure that the team leverages for local development
- Extend testing capabilities by writing unit tests, creating integration tests,and assisting in basic QA testing during new feature development
- May be asked to lead or mentor other team members
Desired Skills & Experience
- JavaScript (Backbone, React, Redux) is your bread and butter. HTML5, CSS3, and LESS/Sass don't scare you either.
- You’re a firm believer in the value of a JavaScript MVVM framework (e.g. Backbone)
- You want to work in a small, agile team with fast projects and tight deadlines.
- You have at least one year of web application development experience
- You have worked with or contributed to a JavaScript based build system (e.g. Babel, Webpack, Grunt/Gulp)
- Unit tests and integration tests keep you sane
- General awareness of web application performance best practices
- You work hard and don’t need much oversight
- You know when to apply duct tape and when to rebuild
Note: When applying please submit your favorite code samples and/or Github profile
About Sprout Social
Sprout Social powers open communication between individuals, brands and communities through elegant, sophisticated software. We are relentless about solving hard problems for our customers and committed to both customer and team success.
Team Sprout is a group of very talented, smart and passionate people with broad interests and backgrounds. We’re proud to regularly be recognized for software, product and company culture achievements. Our team’s shared belief in Sprout’s mission promotes a culture of openness, empowerment and fun. We have built a benefits program to match the strength of our team. This program includes:
Insurance and benefit options that are built for both individuals and families, including generous company contributions
- Progressive benefit programs, like our parental leave program and free Divvy bike memberships
- High-quality and well-maintained equipment - your computer will never prevent you from doing your best
- Beautiful, convenient and state-of-the-art offices in Chicago’s Loop
- Solid programs in some of the staples: transportation, disability and life insurance
- Wellness initiatives to ensure both health and financial well-being of our team
- Breakfast and lunch options onsite, and more healthy snack options and beverages than you can imagine
- Growing corporate social responsibility program that is driven by the involvement and passion of our team members
Sprout Social is unable to provide H-1B sponsorship.