Headquarters: Los Angeles, California, United States
URL: http://activetheory.net
Active Theory is an award-winning, independent creative studio. We make some of the highest quality digital experiences for clients around the world, and we are growing.
We care about creating never seen before interactive experiences on the web for world class clients. We’re constantly asking ourselves what a digital experience can be.
We remain deeply committed to our philosophies and are looking for like-minded people from around the world who want to learn and play like we do.
We are looking for a Senior Front-End Developer to help us build out our Dreamwave virtual events platform. Dreamwave is a web-based platform that helps brands, businesses and artists host scalable virtual events. Dreamwave events have so far included virtual music festivals such as Secret Sky, Hulu Pride Fest, and INBOUND2020, with more exciting events in the pipeline
Location
We are now accepting remote applicants. The successful candidate will be working closely with our team across the US and Europe.
Contract
Permanent, full time (no freelancers at this time)
Salary based on experience. Immediate start.
Role
As a Senior Front-End Developer on Dreamwave, you’ll be working on improving development workflows, expanding and maintaining our component library, helping to ensure client projects run smoothly, and guiding other junior/mid developers. Please note that this is not a WebGL focused position.
Reports to: Dreamwave Technical Lead
Requirements
- Minimum 5 years of experience of JavaScript, HTML, CSS on products or client projects
- Deep understanding of JavaScript/DOM without frameworks, and the willingness to work on projects that DON’T use open-source frameworks (React, Vue, etc).
- Experience with optimizing front end performance
- Portfolio of 3-5 examples
- Experience with testing and debugging across a variety of popular browsers and devices
- Strong oral and written English communication skills
- Good analytical skills and an eagerness to find solutions to big problems
- Quick learner with a high attention to detail
- Interest in learning a new way of working on the web to integrate standard application features with immersive 3D experiences
- Experience, even if minimal, in managing a mid or junior teammate
- Bonus: Experience in digital events or experience working with a distributed team in a remote environment
Ability to:
- integrate new solutions into our existing platform and framework
- strike a balance between pragmatism and perfection
- manage your time and communicate effectively while working remote
Benefits
- Company sponsored medical plans (100% premium paid for employee), group term life & long term disability
- 401(k) plan with employer match + immediate vesting
More Info
- Active Theory is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
- Due to the volume of applications we receive, we will only be contacting candidates who are being actively considered for a position.
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