JavaScript Developer (Ember, Svelte)

DockYard, Inc.

DockYard is hiring a JavaScript Developer who is passionate about web technologies and has experience developing complex single-page applications using Ember.js and/or Svelte.
Who We Are
DockYard is a digital product consultancy specializing in production-ready apps. DockYard offers a range of consulting services with capabilities in product planning, design, user experience (UX), full-stack engineering, and QA. Over the last decade, the company has solved complex product challenges for visionary brands like Netflix, Apple, Nasdaq, and Harvard. 
We’re honored to have been included on guides ranging from Inc 5000 (2020, 2019) to Fast Company’s Best Places to Work for Innovators (2020) amongst others.
The Role
In this role, you will be working alongside a team of DockYard JavaScript Developers and UX Developers (HTML & CSS specialists) to deliver engaging, impactful, consumer-facing digital experiences. You will collaborate with client engineering teams as well as client stakeholders to understand business goals, analyze product requirements, propose and implement solutions using modern web technologies.
The ideal candidate is self-driven, team-oriented, curious, empathetic, and stays current with industry best practices.
Responsibilities
  • Build web-based solutions with a focus on performance, quality, and user experience
  • Deliver new features and functionality and provide support for existing systems (expect some development in Ember and some in Svelte)
  • Assist in scoping, estimating, and planning of projects
  • Participate in code reviews, pairing, and client demos
  • Devote regular non-client time on continuous improvement, internal projects, or knowledge sharing (usually on DockYard Fridays)
Must Haves
  • 2-3 years of experience developing single page applications with Ember and/or Svelte
  • Experience working with a cross-functional team in an agile environment
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills
  • Understanding of software design and development best practices
Nice To Haves
  • Previous remote working experience
  • Prior client services, consulting, or freelancing experience
  • Experience working as full-stack developer (server-side development, API design, database design, working with external APIs)
Perks & Benefits
  • We are a distributed company.
  • Company provided Apple laptop
  • 100% company paid Medical plan option for you and your family
  • 100% company paid Dental, Vision, Life, and AD&D
  • 401k with employer match
  • Annual stipend for books, conferences, and trainings
  • Generous paid time off
  • Company Retreats
Employment Type
Full-time Exempt 
Level
Mid-Level
Location
Remote (U.S., Netherlands, and Mexico only at this time)
DockYard is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, political affiliation, personal appearance, pregnancy, family responsibilities, matriculation, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law.
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
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