Job Summary Space Chimp needs positive hard-working, self-motivated, creative and resourceful Freelance Javascript Developer for our elite creative and technical freelance community. As a Space Chimp Freelance Javascript Developer, you will work directly with companies to help them achieve their goals. You must be up to date with evolving Developer best practices and have experience implementing successful strategies. You must have experience working directly with customers and delivering amazing work.

Responsibilities

• Develop new user-facing features
• Build reusable code and libraries for future use
• Ensure the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs
• Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability
• Assure that all user input is validated before submitting to back-end services
• Collaborate with other team members and stakeholders

Skills and Qualifications

• Strong understanding of JavaScript, its quirks, and workarounds
• Basic understanding of web markup, including HTML5 and CSS3
• Good understanding of JavaScript libraries and frameworks such as AngularJS, KnockoutJS, BackboneJS, ReactJS, DurandalJS etc.
• Good understanding of asynchronous request handling, partial page updates, and AJAX
• Proficient understanding of cross-browser compatibility issues and ways to work around such issues
• Familiarity with JavaScript module loaders, such as Require.js and AMD
• Familiarity with front-end build tools, such as Grunt and Gulp.js
• Proficient understanding of code versioning tools, such as Git / Mercurial / SVN
• Good understanding of browser rendering behavior and performance

About Space Chimp Space Chimp brings the best of talent agencies and freelance networks together to provide a new innovative way to hire the best creative and technical talent in the world from our exclusive network. Working with Space Chimp means doing what you love. It means working on projects when you want, with who you want. We hire trailblazers, hackers and pioneers. We want people who can solve challenging problems, make a real impact, and help build amazing brands for our customers. Request a Free Freelance Account Education Bachelor's or Masters degree Additional Requirements:

• 3+ Years Experience
• Experience working with clients
• Desire to learn and apply new and emerging technologies
• Personality - Doer, Desire to Please
• Good communication skills
• Verified proof of quality work
• Verified understanding of tools and best practices