Synacor is hiring |Software Engineer

• Bachelor / Master in Computer Science / Engineering, with a strong CS background
• Strong understanding of JavaScript and Object-Oriented JS (OOJS), its quirks, and workarounds
• Good understanding of at least one of these JavaScript based frameworks - Angular / React / BackboneJS / EmberJS / Knockout / ExtJS / Sencha touch
• Proficient understanding of cross-browser compatibility issues and ways to work around such issues
• Good understanding of browser rendering behavior and performance
• Proficient understanding of code versioning tools, such as Git
• Professional, precise communication skills

Nice to have:

• Knowledge of Apollo GraphQL, Redux, Electron, HTML5, CSS, LESS
• Knowledge of Test/Behavior Driven Development
• Knowledge of NodeJS and Node Webkit
• Mobile application development experience
• Knowledge of CI / CD tools (CircleCI, Jenkins, etc)
• Good knowledge of Linux environments, Basics of Scripting (Shell, Python, Perl).
• Willing to get into a DevOps role helping to take a feature from conception to customer release.
• An understanding of Docker, Kubernetes, Kibana and other Cloud Technologies a plus

• Deliver a complete front-end application
• Ensure high performance on mobile, as well as desktop web browsers
• Write tested, idiomatic, and documented JavaScript, HTML and CSS
• Work with UX engineers, other front-end and back-end engineers to learn about all parts of the stack and features, conduct code-reviews, contribute to the API design and definition, when needed, and constantly improve the innovative engineering culture and best development practices within the group
• Thorough understanding of the responsibilities of the platform, database, API, caching layer, proxies, and other web services used in the system
• Implement solutions within an agile environment, adhering to the best practices of the organization.