Flowmentum is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Software Engineer with expertise in jQuery, AJAX, and MySQL query tuning. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of front-end development, asynchronous web interactions, and database optimization. This role requires someone who can work independently and collaboratively to enhance our web applications and ensure efficient database performance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain web applications using jQuery and AJAX for rich, dynamic user experiences.
- Optimize MySQL queries to improve performance and reduce load times.
- Collaborate with front-end and back-end developers to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic.
- Troubleshoot and debug complex issues in a timely and efficient manner.
- Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.
- Participate in code reviews to ensure best practices and high-quality code.
- Analyze system requirements and prioritize tasks.
- Mentor junior developers and provide technical guidance.
- Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
- 5+ years of professional experience in software development.
- Expert-level proficiency in jQuery and AJAX.
- Extensive experience with MySQL, including query tuning and optimization.
- Strong understanding of front-end technologies, including HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript.
- Experience with other JavaScript frameworks and libraries (e.g., React, Angular, Vue.js) is a plus.
- Proficiency with server-side languages and frameworks (e.g., PHP ) is desirable.
- Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git).
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with performance tuning and optimization of large-scale web applications.
- Knowledge of RESTful API development and integration.
- Experience with cloud services and deployment (e.g., AWS, Azure).
- Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
- Contributions to open-source projects or active participation in the tech community.
Candidate Profile:
- Experience: Demonstrable experience in optimizing jQuery and reducing latency around rendering the UI. Experience tuning mySQL queries for performance also a must.
- Problem Solving: Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to lead resolutions from triage through to implementation.
- Professional Growth: A continuous commitment to learning and professional development.
- Communication: Excellent communication skills, capable of working effectively within a globally distributed team.
Working Environment:
- ROWE Policy: We operate under a Results-Only Work Environment, prioritizing outcomes over hours spent.
- Flexibility: Flexible work arrangements, requiring good coordination across global time zones to maintain alignment with team goals.
