User Interface Architect - ExamSoft (USA Remote)

MUST BE U.S. BASED

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ExamSoft (a Turnitin company) is seeking a driven and passionate User Interface Architect to write and test code on the ExamSoft product suite. This role reports to VP, Software Engineering. This role will design and implement application architecture and own the application strategies and roadmap for a suite of applications. The primary areas of focus are core development, design and direction of application architecture and alignment of architecture with business objectives and high-level company technology direction.

The UI Architect will partner with other architects and technology decision-makers to guide the overall direction of the user interface layer of products and will work closely with Technical Leads, Architects, Engineers and Product in a highly collaborative environment.

This person is attentive to detail, driven to problem solve, and adaptive to new technologies and best practices. The User Interface Architect must be able to work effectively and efficiently with a variety of members within the organization to achieve roadmap deliverables.

Responsibilities: 

• Document standards and ensure they are effectively implemented by the development teams and understood by technology partners

• Collaborate with delivery teams during both design and development phases to ensure adherence to UI architectural standards and best practices

• Participate in the technical design and development of new features and products.

• Maintain and support existing features and products.

• Participate in code reviews and other techniques to improve code quality.

• Investigate and resolve support issues.

• Contributing to the continual improvement of the product and development processes.

• Participating in software development process following Agile/Scrum methodology.

• 7+ Years of HTML5 / CSS3 / JavaScript experience

• 5+ Years of JavaScript Framework experience (Angular, React, etc)

• Demonstrable knowledge of large scale, JavaScript application architectures

• Advanced knowledge of unit testing best practices and Continuous Integration processes (CI/CD)

• A strong understanding of approaches and techniques to optimize web performance

• Advanced knowledge of build systems, including Linting, Compiling, Minifying, etc

• Experience with LESS / SASS

• Experience in modern UI/UX design styles and technologies

• Experience in the design, development and use of component based UI architectures

• Understanding of Micro-Frontend Architecture

• Expert level understanding of the HTML DOM and underlying event model

• Experience with implementing responsive web applications

• Experience consuming / interacting with REST APIs and Microservices

• Passionate about good design & user experience

• Deliver best-in-class front-end code across numerous platforms

• Sharp eye for detail and strong understanding of user-centered design principles

• Develop and test across multiple browsers, platforms and devices

• Experience in using version control systems (git)

• Experience with continuous delivery and automated testing

• Experience working in an Agile environment with frequent release cycles

• Experience working within a SaaS or cloud-based environment preferred

• Strong written/oral communication skills

• Ability to plan well and execute with high quality level

Our Mission is to ensure the integrity of global education and meaningfully improve learning outcomes. 

Our Values underpin everything we do.

• Customer Centric - We realize our mission to ensure integrity and improve learning outcomes by  putting educators and learners at the center of everything we do.

• Passion for Learning - We seek out teammates that are constantly learning and growing and build a workplace which enables them to do so.

• Integrity - We believe integrity is the heartbeat of ExamSoft. It shapes our products, the way we treat each other, and how we work with our customers and vendors.

• Action & Ownership - We have a bias toward action and empower teammates to make decisions.

• One Team - We strive to break down silos, collaborate effectively, and celebrate each other’s successes.

• Global Mindset - We respect local cultures and embrace diversity. We think globally and act locally to maximize our impact on education.

ExamSoft, LLC is committed to the policy that all persons have equal access to its programs, facilities and employment. We strongly encourage applications from people of color, persons with disabilities, women, and the LGBTQ+ community, regardless of age, gender, religion, marital or veterans status.