JavaScript Engineer

Job Description

JavaScript Engineer

Palo Alto, CA

12 months+

 

Skills/Experience

6+ years of software engineering experience

6+ years of JavaScript and CSS experience

6+ years of experience integrating with and/or creating REST APIs

Preferably 3+ years of mobile app development using at least one of the following: Android, Objective-C, and any cutting-edge JavaScript framework,

Comfortable developing and troubleshooting in a multi-OS environment

Designing and integrating software applications running on multiple platform types into overall architecture

Outstanding written, verbal communication, interpersonal skills with internal and external team members

Solid knowledge of design patterns, data structures, algorithms, and object oriented software design

Experience in overall architecture of software applications for products and solutions

Extensive experience with multiple software applications design tools and languages

Evaluating forms and processes for software applications testing and methodology, including writing and execution of test plans, debugging, and testing scripts and tools

Excellent analytical and problem solving skills

Fast Learner able to pick up new concepts quickly

Sense of humor, or at least ability to laugh in the face of tough situations (of which there will be many) is a must

Excellent communication and organization skills to effectively communicate product architectures, design proposals and negotiate options at senior management levels

Excellent Teamwork skills and experience working with a remote team and being able to work closely with others and open to feedback

Mastery in English and local language

The Common Web Platform (CWP) organization is a new group in HP Inc. We create, deploy, and operate a set of shared, but independent, cloud based services for use by HP Inc. business units and CTO teams building cloud solutions. Within CWP, the Product Discovery Client team is one of the most important teams responsible for delivering overall marketplace front-end and the ultimate user experience. We are covering both web and mobile platforms and supporting some of the most innovative efforts in HP Inc. including the renowned Sprout PC. We are looking for a talented and passionate JavaScript Engineer with a strong background in working with highly scalable SaaS solutions to customize our offerings of a next generation solution with the cutting edge technologies. This position offers a perfect opportunity to grow, develop and enhance your career as we continue to expand.

Description

Analyzes, designs, programs, debugs, and modifies software enhancements and/or new products used in local, networked, or Internet-related computer programs, primarily for end users. Using current programming language and technologies, writes code, completes programming, and performs testing and debugging of applications. Completes documentation and procedures for installation and maintenance. May interact with users to define system requirements and/or necessary modifications.

Responsibilities

Designs enhancements, updates, and programming changes for portions and subsystems of end-user applications software running on local, networked, and Internet-based platforms.

Analyzes design and determines coding, programming, and integration activities required based on general objectives and knowledge of overall architecture of product or solution.

Writes and executes complete testing plans, protocols, and documentation for assigned portion of application; identifies and debugs, and creates solutions for issues with code and integration into application architecture

Leads a project team of other software applications engineers and internal and outsourced development partners to develop reliable, cost effective and high quality solutions for assigned applications portion or subsystem

Collaborates and communicates with management, internal, and outsourced development partners regarding software applications design status, project progress, and issue resolution

Represents the software applications engineering team for all phases of larger and more-complex development projects.

Provides guidance and mentoring to less-experienced staff members

Design, document, and implement cloud-enabled apps on a variety of platforms (HTML5 a MUST, Android, iOS, Windows, etc.)

Maintain and troubleshoot existing cloud-enabled apps

Work as part of a tight-knit team that spans China and US developers

Participate in design, code reviews, and technological planning for the larger Cloud Services team





 

Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.