Software Engineer (Remote)

ABOUT BIG ROOM STUDIOS

Big Room Studios is a software development services company that specializes in the creation of innovative web and mobile applications using React and Node.js, and AR/VR using Unity and C#. We work with clients in all stages of the product lifecycle—from well-funded startups that need help defining or building an MVP to enterprise-level teams embarking on a digital transformation. Founded in 2002 by brothers Tim and Sam Mateosian, Big Room began as a modest but talented PHP shop developing a flexible CMS framework for websites—today Big Room is situated at the forefront of custom application development and immersive experiences.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Big Room Studios is looking for a software engineer to play a key role in the writing, testing and maintenance of interactive user interfaces for the web, with a knack for user experience and/or data-intensive applications. Most of the time you’ll be part of an agile team developing an application, but sometimes you’ll be embedded on a client’s team providing your technical expertise to their project. When not working on a client project or staffing a client team, you will be contributing to our open source or other internal initiatives.

QUALIFICATIONS

The successful candidate will have 1. several years of professional development experience and 2. a formal education in computer science and/or mathematics, or demonstrable experience solving technical software problems. A good fit for us is a person who has graduated from writing programs and coding on their own, to participating in teams that attend to engineering software solutions for other people.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Building interactive single-page applications...

• With modern JavaScript.

• With some reactive UI library, e.g. React.

• With application state management, e.g. Redux or MobX.

• That interact with web services, i.e. APIs.

• Versioning code with git.

• Working in the context of a team, small or large.

EXPERIENCE PREFERRED:

• Building interactive UIs using React.

• Knowledge of the Material UI design system, or any of its library implementations.

• More advanced understanding of user experience and/or accessibility best practices.

• More advanced approach to application state management, especially as it relates to consuming data from web services into the UI.

• Building web services, especially with Node.js.

• Experience with relational databases such as PostgreSQL or MySQL.

• Familiarity with AWS.

• Familiarity with basic Linux development or system administration.

• Using Agile methodologies.

This is a contract-to-hire position. The successful candidate will be offered a contract ranging from 3-6 months, at the end of which an offer for full-time employment may be made. BRS hires with an eye towards long-term relationships. BRS offers a highly creative environment for enthusiastic developers. While working on-site is preferred, some amount of remote work is available for qualified candidates. If interested, please send a resume, cover letter, and any examples of work you’d like to share to the email address below:

jobs @ bigroomstudios.com

COVID-19 UPDATE

Your health and safety are our number one priority. In an effort to control the spread of COVID-19, we’ll be offering qualified candidates interviews via video chat and expanding our remote work opportunities.

• Location: Portland, ME

• Compensation: market competitive and commensurate with experience.

• Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.

• Please do not contact job poster about other services, products, or commercial interests.

Job Types: Temporary, Contract

Experience:

• Web Services: 3 years (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Work authorization:

• United States (Required)

Contract Length:

• Varies

Contract Renewal:

• Likely

Full Time Opportunity:

• Yes

Work Location:

• One location

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Employment Length:

• 4 - 6 months

Visa Sponsorship Potentially Available:

• No: Not providing sponsorship for this job

This Job Is:

• Open to applicants who do not have a college diploma

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Company's Facebook page:

• https://www.facebook.com/bigroomstudios/