Senior JavaScript Developer

Summary

Join Excella, a leading provider of Agile software development and data analytics solutions, as a Senior Consultant. You will play a key role in delivering high-quality software solutions for commercial and government clients, leveraging your technical expertise in a collaborative Agile environment. Excella offers a flexible work/life balance with a home office allowance and commute reimbursement. Comprehensive benefits include top-tier medical, dental, and vision coverage, parental leave, paid time off, and professional development opportunities. You'll receive a new computer every three years through the TechEleX program and an annual internet reimbursement. Excella also prioritizes employee well-being with wellness events and mental health resources.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience developing web applications
• Strong understanding of core JavaScript, TypeScript, and functional programming fundamentals
• Experience with JavaScript frameworks such as Angular or React
• Proficiency in HTML, CSS, and front-end web design concepts
• Experience working within Web Content Accessibility Guidelines to ensure optimum accessibility standards are met for users
• Proficiency working with automated test suites such as Jest and React Testing Library
• Experience working with RESTful APIs
• Hands-on experience with version control tools like Git
• Familiarity with Agile development practices
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a client-facing environment

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement software solutions using technologies such as JavaScript, TypeScript, Node.js, and React
• Collaborate with clients to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions
• Employ Agile methodologies to deliver high-quality software efficiently
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code while following best practices
• Stay current with emerging technologies and recommend their adoption where appropriate
• Participate in code reviews, ensuring high standards for code quality
• Work independently while contributing to a team-oriented environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with server-side JavaScript environments and frameworks such as Node and Express.js
• Experience in full-stack development including asynchronous, parallel, and non-blocking programming techniques
• Understanding of SQL, NoSQL and/or Document-based storage systems
• Understanding of trunk-based development practices such as using feature flags
• Experience with E2E test frameworks including Cypress, Puppeteer, and Selenium
• Knowledge in implementing secure programming practices
• Experience with DevOps and Continuous Delivery tools like Jenkins, Codeship, TeamCity, Vagrant, Puppet, Chef, TravisCI, GoCD or similar
• Familiarity using GenAI productivity tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, and Github CoPilot

Benefits

• Flexible work/life balance
• Home office allowance
• Commute reimbursement plan
• Top of industry medical, dental, and vision benefits with multiple options to choose from such as an employer-contributed health savings account, infertility coverage, and orthodontia
• 8 weeks of Parental Leave
• Discounted pet insurance
• Care.com membership with 3 back-up emergency child or elder care days annually
• Bonus eligibility starting day one
• 15 days of paid vacation
• 6 federal holidays
• 4 floating holidays
• TechEleX program providing multiple options to suit your technology needs, including a new computer every 3 years and keeping the old one
• Annual Internet Reimbursement benefit of $25 per month
• 3 days of paid professional development every year, including travel and registration fees
• Employee wellness events
• HeadSpace membership
• Access to TalkSpace
• Mental health coverage through medical plans