The Front-end Software Engineer will drive the development of high quality, easy to use interfaces for a variety of applications across desktop and mobile platforms utilizing both web and native technologies.

As a member of Quantum’s development team you will work together with team members across our business presences to develop applications in an agile environment. The front-end engineer will work extensively with design team members to execute designs based on requirements and standards, to ensure a powerful, easy to use experience for our applications. The front end engineer will coordinate with other development engineers and QA team members to ensure that everything functions as expected and designed.

• Collaborate in architecting front-end solutions with our design and development teams - based upon design guidelines and requirements. Produce thorough documentation of these solutions to help support collaboration with other development team members.
• Assist in the design / concept phase to help prepare prototypes and related documentation.
• Execute development of easy to use experiences for our customers, with great performance.
• Ensure well commented-code for use for other development and design team members.
• Implement front-end solutions in web technologies that are consistent and compatible across multiple platforms/browsers, devices, and different resolutions.
• Coordinate with our QA team members throughout the development lifecycle to ensure front-end implementations are easily testable.
• Document technical conventions such as front-end coding standards and related conventions, as well as update style guides with implementation standards.
• Maintain updated project documentation and task status using online collaboration and project tools.

• Must have legal authorization to work within the United States.
• Experienced in front-end web technologies such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent background/experience in Computer Science, Engineering, Web / Mobile Application Development, Interface Design, or related fields.
• Meticulous attention to detail and user experience. Ability to execute easy to use, well performing, applications based on interface design and system requirements defined within our team.
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills.
• May need to travel globally per client and project requirements.

• Previous experience developing cross-platform enterprise grade applications.
• A highly motivated team player who is organized and efficient.
• A passion for new and emerging technologies, keeping up to date with the latest developments, changes, and challenges within the industry.
• Foresight of identifying potential technical, functionality, or user experience issues.
• Strong sense and advocate of customer/user experience.
• Knowledge and experience of a variety of front end frameworks and technologies such as AngularJS, Bootstrap, jQuery, LESS, and Sass.
• Previous experience using front end libraries such as Kendo UI or DevCraft is a plus.
• Strong understanding of implementing responsive design and consideration of optimizing media queries for a wide range of audience devices and resolutions.
• Knowledge of interfacing with Web APIs, and RESTful services. A solid foundation on client based CRUD operations.
• Understanding of security foundations for client side resources.
• Experience developing interfaces for native mobile platforms including both iOS and Android is a strong plus. Working knowledge of languages including Java, Objective C, and Swift.
• Exposure to mobile app frameworks or tools such as NativeScript or Xamarin.
• Knowledge working and interpreting documents and resources such as Functional Requirements, Design Documents / Guidelines, Style Guides, and Design Mockups.
• Working knowledge of graphics tools such as Photoshop, Illustrator, or Sketch to export production graphics – exposure to interactive prototyping tools is a plus.
• Knowledge in creating highly testable applications with consistent coding conventions.
• Experience in Agile development environments such as Scrum or Kanban for Software.
• Proficiency with source control management tools such as Git and Continuous Integration workflows or tools. Solid commit practices to ensure high quality documentation and traceability – and association with related features / issues.
• Working knowledge of server side technologies such as ASP.NET, Java, or Node.js is a plus.
• Experience with databases such as Microsoft SQL, Oracle, or MySQL is advantageous.
• Exposure, experience, or knowledge in Windows application design technologies such as WPF, WinForms, Windows Platform, or Windows Mobile is a plus.
• Experience working with customers and teams in international environments.
• Strong interpersonal, analytical, and (both written and verbal) communication skills.
• An independent self-starter and quick learner able to troubleshoot issues on their own, but will seek help to other team members when needed.