Here at Syrinx, a developer found and run organization we specialize in shipping well-crafted software for our customers. JavaScript is crucial to Syrinx and our customers as well. One of our customers here in Boston is currently using Node.js on the backend and a Backbone-based framework on the front-end. We are looking for someone who's excited about getting their hands dirty in all aspects of the stack and looking for a new challenge.
You are qualified for this role if:
You are an experienced JavaScript developer who wants to get in on building the future of ed-tech from the bottom up. You want to be an integral part in inventing new ways for students to learn which will lead to those better experiences in the classroom and higher learning outcomes.
You love to learn, and equally love to share your knowledge with others. You’re both a listener and contributor. You are a great communicator and you take care to understand before making yourself understood.
Your code is architected for scalability, re-use, and testability. Your operators are always === and you are a master of closures. You have strong opinions on code structure and modularization. You're pretty darn excited about isometric flux, generators, and FRP
Responsibilities:
Own and drive projects from idea spec to production.
Work closely with product and design teams.
Continually iterate on product features using analytics and user feedback.
Requirements:
Experience with Node.js or Angular.js
Experience in front-end JS development, and preferably in a framework like Backbone, Angular, etc.
Always thinking about scalability and performance bottlenecks.
A test-driven (TDD) mindset and want to be a part of a collaborative environment
Bonus:
Interest in Educational Technology
Open-source contributions
Experience in NoSQL; MongoDB, Couch, Redis, or similar

We look forward to hearing from you.