Full-Stack Web & Application Developer - Backend/JavaScript

Applicants must submit work examples (website, portfolio, GitHub)

Company Description

Refactor Games is an indie game development studio in Santa Monica, Ca. We make experimental, emergent video games using Virtual Reality, Motion Capture, and Artificial Intelligence.

We are looking for a Full-Stack Web & Application Developer; an engineer or programmer who can develop full stack applications for PC and web from scratch.

This role has upward mobility / growth potential for the right fit.

Skills and Expertise :

Full Stack Development Deliverables : Full-Stack Development, Web Application, Software Debugging

Full Stack Development Languages : TypeScript, SQL, CSS, GraphQL, Python

Full Stack Development Skills : SaaS, Microservice Architecture, ETL Process, Identity and Access Management, Data Validation, OAuth2

Other : Node.js, React, JavaScript, AngularJS, Feathers.js, Socket.io, Docker, Kubernetes, AWS Cloud Services and Deployment (EC2, ECS, S3), PostgreSQL (Relational Database Architecture;

ERD), Three.js, Vite, Webpack, Django, Next.js, TailwindCSS, CSS Grid, Flexbox, Jest, Karma, Jasmine, Figma, Electron JS

Plus : React Native, Android, iOS / Swift, Experience with hardware devices, routers, displays, video game consoles, Pusher, SQS, AWS familiarity, Scaling startups

Should have experience building and shipping production-level web applications from design systems such as Figma and be able to write and maintain documentation.

The ideal candidate is organized and productive in a fast-paced environment, and passionate about building modern and intuitive user interfaces.

They should have a strong portfolio of projects and be able to work autonomously and effectively with the development team.

Responsibilities :

Architect and code backend features using Node.js, Feathers.js, Socket.io, Docker, React and other technologies

Build reusable components and libraries for future use

Lead sprint planning and standups to discuss priorities and manage issues

Regularly monitor and improve app performance, diagnose and fix bugs

Design graphic user interface elements, like menus, tabs, forms, and widgets.

Identify and troubleshoot UX problems (e.g. responsiveness)

Requirements :

3+ years front-end development experience & back-end dev experience

Django, Python, Figma, React, Next.js and Typescript proficiency with an expert understanding of Javascript ES6

Understanding of mobile responsiveness, TailwindCSS, CSS Grid, Flexbox, etc.

Performing Tests and Debugging using testing frameworks like Jest, Karma, or Jasmine in a Test-Driven Environment (TDD) and helping establish development, testing, and best practices across the organization.

Experience working with GraphQL and REST APIs.

You are familiar with and have production experience with AWS

Ability to write well-documented, clean code, and have excellent attention to detail

You use automated testing tools, browser-based debugging, and performance testing tools daily, and can implement CI / CD

You prefer to code but can understand business requirements and translate them into technical requirements

You are obsessed with performance and have the desire to build fast, functional, and innovative web or native applications

You are highly capable of time management, project management, and working autonomously

Team spirit, and strong communication skills to collaborate with various stakeholders

You can work in-person in Santa Monica, California.

Some travel required.

Pluses :

Understanding of inter-process communication technologies including Pusher async messaging to the web apps and SQS messaging to C# apps.

Previous experience with React Native, Android, or iOS / Swift.

Previous experience with Angular to assist with existing projects.

Familiarity with AWS technologies.

Experience with Electron JS

Previous experience successfully scaling a startup.

Experience with hardware devices, routers, displays and video game consoles.