Front End Developer

Front-end Developer
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

• 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

Skill and Qualifications

• Proficient understanding of web markup, including HTML5, 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


• Basic knowledge of image authoring tools, to be able to crop, resize, or perform small adjustments on an image. Familiarity with tools such as Gimp or Photoshop is a plus


• Proficient understanding of cross-browser compatibility issues and ways to work around them


• Good understanding of SEO principles and ensuring that application will adhere to them