Software Engineer Senior #1016125
Job Description:

• GForce is looking for an experienced Software Engineer specializing in Angular UI web development.
• As a developer, you will be part of a 10-person product team delivering software leveraging eXtreme Programming, TDD and using cloud technologies like GCP and CI/CD tools like Tekton.
• In this environment, the Software Engineer is expected to work in a pair developing working, elegant, tested code based on proven Lean/Agile methods.
• Engineers work across the full stack of technologies to enable the highest priority work to be delivered.

 
Skills Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field
• 3+ years of experience developing UI frontend using JavaScript frameworks (Angular)
• 2+ years of experience in UI/UX Design
• 3+ years of experience in Object Oriented development
• 3+ years of experience writing unit and integration tests
• Passion for learning and willingness to work in a pair programming environment

 
Skills Preferred:
Front-End Development:

• Strong hands on experience in Angular is required.
• Proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript.
• Experience with modern JavaScript frameworks such as Angular, React, or Vue.js.
• Expertise in CSS frameworks like Bootstrap, Tailwind CSS, or custom CSS styling.
• Ability to convert Figma/Sketch mockups into responsive web pages.
• Proven experience working with Agile methodologies for delivering software
• Ability to review and understand business requirements
• Ability to review and create technical design documentation
• Strong understanding of testing concepts to participate in unit testing, integration testing, system testing, and load testing
• Strong understanding of enterprise-class system concepts (Deployment, Performance, Scalability, Availability, and Security)
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Relate effectively and work respectfully with diverse work groups
• Ability to consistently perform well during times of increased workload
• Set and meet deadlines

 
UX Design:

• Proficiency in creating wireframes, prototypes, and mockups using tools like Figma , Adobe XD, or Sketch.
• Strong understanding of design principles, color theory, typography, and layout.

 
Experience Required:

• Deep understanding of Object-Oriented Design Principles
• Familiar with eXtreme Programming (XP) practices including Pair/Mob programming and Test-first/Test Driven Development (TDD)
• Experience with developing and deploying to cloud platforms, such as Google Cloud Platform, Pivotal Cloud Foundry
• Knowledge of SQL databases
• Experience with tools like Jira for backlogs, iterations, user stories, or similar Agile Tools
• Highly effective in working with other technical specialists, Product Managers, and business partners
• Passion for learning and willingness to work in a pair programming environment
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and take initiative when solving unexpected problems

 
Good to Have:

• Experience with serverless and/or container-less public cloud infrastructure for single-page web apps
• Experience with Google Cloud Platform

 
Education Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field

 
Additional Info:
 
At FastTek Global, Our Purpose is Our People and Our Planet. We come to work each day and are reminded we are helping people find their success stories. Also, Doing the right thing is our mantra.  We act responsibly, give back to the communities we serve and have a little fun along the way.
We have been doing this with pride, dedication and plain, old-fashioned hard work for 24 years!
FastTek Global is financially strong, privately held company that is 100% consultant and client focused.
We've differentiated ourselves by being fast, flexible, creative and honest. Throw out everything you've heard, seen, or felt about every other IT Consulting company. We do unique things and we do them for Fortune 10, Fortune 500, and technology start-up companies.
Our benefits are second to none and thanks to our flexible benefit options you can choose the benefits you need or want, options include:
 

• Medical and Dental (FastTek pays majority of the medical program)
• Vision
• Personal Time Off (PTO) Program
• Long Term Disability (100% paid)
• Life Insurance (100% paid)
• 401(k) with immediate vesting and 3% (of salary) dollar-for-dollar match

 
Plus, we have a lucrative employee referral program and an employee recognition culture.
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