Title: Prototype Developer

Duration: 6+ months

Location: San Francisco, CA

Job Description:

The Prototype Developer on this team will help build lightweight, MVP versions of new experiences that haven't been created before on, or with, our client. This role will collaborate with our designers and creative technologists, among others, to build experience prototypes as the fastest way to learn how users and brands would react to a new user experience.



Because the team focuses on a wide range of project types, broad curiosity and problem-solving skills are critical to success.



Responsibilities

Define pragmatic architectures and solutions for creative client experiences, which appeal to both users and advertisers

Develop prototypes of end user experiences using client side and server side web technologies, APIs, 3rd party APIs and occasionally native app development languages

Identify and define user experiences worth prototyping and recommend tools and methodologies for evaluating their value

Provide accurate work-time estimates for developing prototypes

Investigate and navigate internal data sources to surface reporting and insights, subsequently informing prototype prioritization and results

Produce and maintain core project artifacts including technical documentation

Develop a scalable prototype technology strategy and architecture recommendations for partner engagements; architect and lead testing, issue resolution, and partner UAT

Serve as the primary technical contact for third-party vendors, identifying and documenting integration points

Define and document best practices, and contribute to company knowledge-sharing efforts



Qualifications

Minimum 2+ years experience developing and deploying mobile native (iOS, Android) and/or web apps (HTML, CSS, Javascript, Node.js)

Proven record of delivering stable MVPs that enable fast learning and iteration

Passion for web and emerging technology and software development, current with industry trends and their application

Ability to spot opportunities in product roadmap and digital technology trends that can translate into prototyping applications

Hands-on experience working across multiple technologies (client/server-side languages, big data, mobile, QA, deployment, project management, etc.)

Strong grasp of architectural principles necessary for designing stable and scalable prototypes

Experience in working with APIs and webhooks and a strong understanding of their implementation



Desired

Experience developing using some of the following languages: Python, Java, Scala, Scalding, Swift/Objective-C/C++/C

Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering or a related technical discipline, or equivalent experience

Experience with agile software development methodologies and productivity tools

Hands-on development experience with highly-available, scalable software and services

Thanks & Regards,

Kevin B | Sr. Team Lead | TalentBurst, Inc.