We are seeking an experienced Full Stack Developer to join our team! You will be developing custom web applications for our individual clients.

Responsibilities:

• Develop web application backends in JavaScript, using React or Node.js, deployed to AWS S3/CloudFront or Lambda using the Serverless Framework
• Develop web application backends in PHP as part of a WordPress application
• Implement GraphQL and REST APIs
• Design beautiful user interfaces using responsive design
• Implement automated tests and debug problems

Qualifications:

• Previous experience in web development or other related fields
• 3+ years of professional web application development experience
• Expert knowledge of JavaScript (React and Node.js frameworks)
• Expert knowledge of PHP
• Strong knowledge of SQL
• Strong knowledge of GraphQL APIs and working with JSON
• Familiarity with AWS Lambda and API Gateway
• Familiarity with WordPress
• Familiarity with Docker
• Familiarity with Linux
• Strong knowledge of HTML5, CSS, and JavaScript (ES6 and later)
• Experience using Redux for state management
• Experience with cross browser compatibility issues (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge)
• Experience with Git
• Experience with the Agile process
• Ability to juggle multiple projects

Bonus points for experience with the following

• Serverless Framework
• Go
• Elixir
• TypeScript
• Angular, Vue, or Ember
• React Native
• AWS

Details:

• Job Type: Full Time
• Salary: $90,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year
• Remote candidates welcome
• Multiple positions available

About us:

Founded in 1998 by software engineers, Breakthrough Technologies (BT) builds web applications, K-12 and Professional assessment solutions to address a wide variety of complex problems. In addition to assessments, we develop custom web applications when out-of-the-box solutions don’t offer what a client truly needs or wants.

For our clients, we won’t redirect you to mainstream, costly technology in order to find a solution to your problem. We will communicate with you though to develop a smart, creative solution using open-source products that perfectly fits your needs.

We leverage proven platforms, such as TAO and Drupal. We also deliver Javascript, Amazon Web Services (AWS), and other end-to-end services. We are 100% based in the U.S. with offices north of Chicago, right next to Northwestern University.

Breakthrough is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to promoting equal employment opportunity. No employee or candidate will be discriminated against based on: age, race, color, physical or mental disability, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, order of protection status, pregnancy, religion, sex or gender, sexual orientation, marital status, arrest record, military status, unfavorable discharge from military service.