Join a Great Team at NookRental

NookRental is a hassle free online rental marketplace that lets you find a place to stay anywhere you are vacationing. Based in the US in Houston, Texas, our platform is accessible via website and mobile app. We are in the process of building a great team from the ground up, with the intentions of becoming one of the best places to work worldwide, and changing the game of rental marketplaces. Join our team to help shape the future of hosting, vacation stays, and rental marketplaces. We are a company that is building a passionate community that stands by our company’s values:

• Integrity
• Honesty
• Transparency
• Accountability
• Inclusion
• Innovation

We are embarking on an incredibly rewarding mission to change the world of hospitality and rental marketplaces. Along with our increasingly diverse team, we are dedicated to achieving it.

Job Description

We are looking for a Front-End Web Developer who is motivated to combine the art of design with the art of programming. Responsibilities will include translation of the UI/UX design wireframes to actual code that will produce visual elements of the application. You will work with the UI/UX designer and bridge the gap between graphical design and technical implementation, taking an active role on both sides and defining how the application looks as well as how it works.

Responsibilities

• Rebuild the current front-facing web platform
• Develop new user-facing features
• Build reusable code and libraries for future use
• Ensure the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs
• Optimize application for maximum speed and scalability
• Assure that all user input is validated before submitting to back-end
• Collaborate with other team members and stakeholders

Skills And Qualifications

• Proficient understanding of web markup, including HTML (specially HTML5), CSS (specifically CSS3)
• Basic understanding of server-side CSS pre-processing platforms, such as LESS and SASS
• Proficient understanding of client-side scripting and JavaScript frameworks, including jQuery
• Proficient understanding of framework including React/Angular/Electron
• Good understanding of AngularJS, KnockoutJS, BackboneJS, ReactJS, DurandalJS etc.
• Good understanding of asynchronous request handling, partial page updates, and AJAX
• Basic knowledge of image authoring tools, to be able to crop, resize, or perform small adjustments on an image. Familiarity with tools such as as Gimp or Photoshop is a plus.
• Proficient understanding of cross-browser compatibility issues and ways to work around them.
• Proficient understanding of code versioning tools, such as Git / Mercurial / SVN
• Good understanding of SEO principles and ensuring that application will adhere to them.
• Pursuing a degree in Software Engineering or Web Development with 2-3 years completion before internship begins

To be considered for the position, submit your Cover Letter and Resume to: careers@nookrental.com

Visit us at nookrental.com.