Company Description Artech is the 10th Largest IT Staffing Company in the US, according to Staffing Industry Analysts' 2012 annual report. Artech provides technical expertise to fill gaps in clients' immediate skill-sets availability, deliver emerging technology skill-sets, refresh existing skill base, allow for flexibility in project planning and execution phases, and provide budgeting/financial flexibility by offering contingent labor as a variable cost. Job Description Job Summary: Responsible for planning and designing new software and web applications. Analyzes, tests, and assists with the integration of new applications. Documents all development activity. Has in-depth experience, knowledge and skills in own discipline. Usually determines own work priorities. Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience. Must Have for the Position • 5+ years of JavaScript experience developing UI (~1 year of React/Angular2 highly desired) • 2+ years of experience with server-side language (NodeJS, PHP, or Python) • Understanding of object-oriented, functional, and modularization programming • Experience using Git • Identifies and solves complex problem; analyzes the issues and suggests possible solutions • Exceptional written, verbal communication and interpersonal skills required • Possesses a positive attitude, is detail oriented, and communicates status on a regular basis • Ability to work independently and works extremely well in an Agile/SCRUM team setting Nice to have • Experience with Webpack or Browserify • Experience with Linux command line • Experience with NoSQL databases • Experience in the Telecommunications Industry or Access Network technologies What you will be doing • Collaborates with project stakeholders to identify product and technical requirements. Conducts system architecture to determine integration needs. • Designs solutions for the customer that meets their business applications and translates complex technical design requirements into information that customers can understand and respond • Designs new software and web applications, supports applications under development, and maintain current applications. • Assists with the software update process for existing applications, and roll-outs of software releases • Researches, writes and edits documentation and technical requirements, including software designs, evaluation plans, test results, technical manuals and formal recommendations and reports • Provides technical leadership throughout the design process and guidance with regards to practices, procedures and techniques. Serves as a guide and mentor for junior-level Software Developers • Writes unit tests for applications and code standards for the team to determine if applications fit specification and technical requirements • Displays in-depth knowledge of engineering methodologies, concepts, skills, and their application in the area of specified engineering specialty • Assist with writing effective user stories and divide the stories into SCRUM tasks Technologies: Front End: JavaScript (React, Redux), HTML5/CSS3 Back End: PHP (Lumen REST API) Database: NoSQL (MongoDB, Redis), SQL (SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL) Scripting: Python 2.6 or later (Ruby and Go) Infrastructure: Nagios, Jenkins, Linux (CentOS/ Red Hat) Agile Tools: JIRA Additional Information For more information, please contact Sophia (973) 507-7563