Front-end Engineer at MasterCard

Front-end Engineer (Contractor)We are looking for a Front-End Engineer 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 both our Web and Android applications.

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.

Major Accountabilities:

• Responsible for developing interfaces on Mastercard applications in adherence with MasterCard standards, processes and best practices.
• Research, create and evaluate technical solution alternatives for the business needs current and upcoming technologies and frameworks.
• Work with project team to meet scheduled due dates, while identifying emerging issues and recommending solutions for problems
• Follow MasterCard Quality Assurance and Quality Control processes.
• Assist Senior Team members in modification of the documentation templates per the needs of the project and technology.
• Contribute ideas to help ensure that required standards and processes are in place and actively look for opportunities to enhance standards and improve process efficiency.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or Management Information Systems or equivalent work experience.

Knowledge / Experience:

• You enjoy to follow the trends on state‐of‐the‐art Javascript frameworks (React, Angular etc).
• At least 3 years of experience in Front-end engineering work.
• You are an enthusiastic engineer who enjoys building functional and great-looking UI.
• You like working with a highly technical team of experts where you can discuss issues you may face and also help others find solutions to theirs.

Skills/ Abilities:

• Must be high-energy, detail-oriented and proactive with the ability to function under pressure in an independent environment.
• Must provide the necessary skills to have a high degree of initiative and self-motivation with a willingness and ability to learn and take on challenging opportunities.
• Strong communication skills — both verbal and written – with strong relationship, collaborative skills and organizational skills.
• Ability to work as a member of matrix based diverse and geographically distributed project team.