Web Developer

Summary

Join Thorlabs, a photonics tools manufacturing company, as a skilled Full Stack Web Developer! This role involves developing and maintaining our internal product development website, featuring a collaborative forum, new product design guidance, and sales insights. You will work with a small team to address bugs, incorporate new features, and perform general application maintenance. Success requires writing clean, scalable, and testable code using standard HTML/CSS practices, integrating back-end data, and creating user-friendly designs. Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential. While based in Newton, NJ, remote work is considered with semiannual travel to headquarters. The position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

• Greater than 4 years of experience in web programming
• Excellent working knowledge of Angular, JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML, and CSS, as well as GraphQL and Nodejs based APIs
• Experience using SQL to update and retrieve data
• Proficient in version control software, such as Git or Mercurial
• Working knowledge of front- and back-end web application architectures
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field OR Equivalent experience
• Knowledge of current web best practices
• Ability to follow instructions and work in a team environment
• Capacity to multi-task and manage multiple priorities under time constraints
• Ability to self-start and work independently
• Ability to analyze and troubleshoot problems on the fly

Responsibilities

• Write, maintain, optimize, and test code that accurately reflects design specifications and requirements
• Ensure code is clean and organized, meets industry standards, and is compatible with all browsers and devices
• Understand and integrate back-end data using SQL and APIs
• Understand and maintain the website architecture
• Monitor the performance of internal systems
• Identify and promptly address bugs in collaboration with the team
• Suggest, design, and implement features to enhance the user experience and address expressed needs or pain points
• Adhere to all code compliance requirements including version control and code security practices
• Stay current with the latest web applications and programming practices
• Comfortably navigate the development, staging, and production environments
• Communicate effectively with the team
• Meeting company standards pertaining to quantity and quality of work performed on an ongoing basis, performing all work-related tasks in a manner that is in compliance with all Company policies and procedures
• Adhering to Company policies, procedures, and directives regarding standards of workplace behavior in completing job duties and assignments

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working in the Azure cloud is a plus

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Company paid life insurance
• A generous PTO package
• A 401(k) plan
• Tuition reimbursement