Front End Developer - remote

Job Description

• Develop new user-facing features
• Produce front-end code and visual comps to create a polished and highly functional user interface with a focus on usability and simplicity of design
• Build reusable code and libraries (with matching documentation) to a standard which makes it quick and easy to maintain the code in the future
• Provide high-quality graphics and visual elements, ensuring standards and brand consistency
• Write functional requirement documents and guides
• Ensure the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs
• Assure that all user input is validated before submitting to back-end
• Solve any design or usability issues that arise and anticipate potential future problems so they can be resolved before they impact users
• collaborate with back-end developers and web designers to improve usability

Job Requirements

• BA in Computer Science or similar relevant field
• 3+ years of experience as a Front-end Developer
• Proficient understanding of web markup, including HTML5, CSS3
• 2+ years of experience with: React
• 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
• Good understanding of Angular 2+ and Typescript
• 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
• Strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with developers, and other relevant staff members or clients.
• Willingness to troubleshoot and solve complex problems
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Flexibility to adapt to changing instructions and requirements