Lead Programmer/Developer
Aldebaran Recruiting
- New York, NY
We are looking for someone who is passionate about solving problems, eager for new challenges and is a strong team player. Our goal is to eventually spin this department off into a separate SAAS company.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Creating connected systems and tools that integrate with 3rd Party API’s s, Live web data compiled from daily web scraping, and Photoshop & Adobe Extend-script toolkit
- Building online services for our customers including web apps, analytical tools, data processing and image rendering
- Improving existing features as well as creative architecting of new solutions.
- Building services and tools that support our consumer-facing experiences and our internal business needs.
- Building companion apps as Chrome extensions.
- Designing and maintaining back-end databases
QUALIFICATIONS
- A degree in computer science or equivalent.
- 3+ years of experience in professional web development.
- Great communication skills as a leading member of an internationally-based team.
- Passion for web technologies and a strong desire to remain up to date with the latest technologies.
REQUIRED SKILLS
- Familiar with network-based scripting tools. (Mac, PC and Linux.)
- Familiar with creating scripts/plugins for Photoshop and Illustrator in JavaScript or python.
- Familiar with most adobe products. Especially adobe Extend-script toolkit.
- Familiar with connecting to 3rd Party API’s
- Expert in JavaScript + Node.Js
- Solid experience with SQL or Access or similar database systems.
- Experience with source control.
- Application of software development best practices.
- Efficient Web scraping with proxy rotation.
PREFERRED SKILLS
- Experience working on high-traffic, responsive websites and applications.
- Familiar with Elasticsearch and Python desirable.
- Familiar with integrating Google Maps and other Google APIs.
- Experience working with abroad freelancers
- Understanding of HTTP protocols and the associated security concerns
- Building automated systems
- Web development skills
- Basic knowledge of SEO
- Python, Flask, Ruby, Django, Applescript, Open GL
Posted On: Thursday, October 18, 2018