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Position Title

UX Designer / React Programmer / Intern

Position Type Part / Full Time
Number of Vacancies 3
Position Start Date ASAP
Job Location The Grand 108 Ave, Westmount, Edmonton, AB T5M 0H3
Company Introduction About Us
UW Insure Brokers is an award-winning, full-service insurance broker, a leading developer of broker technologies and remains at the front of innovative servicing in the personal insurance and commercial specialized insurance industry.

The Brokerage was nominated as Insurance Business of Canada's Insurance Broker of the year, won the title of North America Most Innovative Broker of the year 2019, Global Fintech has selected the company as "One of the most Innovative InsurTech100 company of the World", and Winner of IBC "Leaders of Change 2021"

UW Insure is currently seeking a bright and talented individual to grow their career with us in the digital arena.  The position of UX Designer / React Programmer / Intern is expected to help us in the following areas:
   
Job Description

UW Insure seeks JavaScript developer who is proficient with React.js. The primary focus of the selected candidate would be on developing user interface components implementing and executing them following well-known React.js workflows (such as Flux or Redux). Also ensuring that these components and the overall application are robust and easy to manage. A commitment to collaborative problem solving, sophisticated design, and quality products are important.

Responsibilities
  • Developing the latest user-facing features using React.js
  • Designing a modern highly responsive web-based user interface
  • Building reusable components and front-end libraries for future use
  • Translating designs and wireframes into high-quality code
  • Learn and understand user interactions
  • Optimizing components for maximum performance across a vast array of web-capable devices and browsers
  • Coordinating with various teams working on distinct layers
  • As a React.js Developer, you will be involved from conception to completion with projects that are technologically sound and aesthetically impressive. 
Skills And Qualifications
  • Prior experience with popular React.js workflows (such as Flux or Redux).
  • Prior experience with data structure libraries (e.g., Immutable.js).
  • Familiarity with RESTful APIs, usage with Postman/Insomnia.
  • Familiarity with HTML / CSS.
  • Able to code and debug PHP programs. 
  • GIT experience is a plus.
  • Knowledge of modern authorization mechanisms, such as JSON Web Token.
  • Familiarity with modern front-end build pipelines and tools.
  • Familiarity program in Windows and Linux Environment.
  • Familiarity with code versioning tools including GIT / Docker.
  • Team player.
  • Excellent time-management skills.
  • Great interpersonal and communication skills.
Job Type:  Part-time / Full-Time
Date Posted 2021-07-12

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