Senior Front-End Developer

If you are passionate about tackling the most difficult (and interesting) problems out there, we have a terrific opportunity. Utilizing emerging technologies on the frontend such as modern JS frameworks, Sass, HTML5, CSS# and scaling the backend to tackle a robust graph data structure through the application of technologies such as No

SQL, Hadoop, MapR, Cassandra, titian and python to tie it all together; you will help millions find a path to their dream career through continued education.

We are seeking a front-end developer to join a newly assembled team to build from the ground up a skill market place that will help solving the US's professional skill shortest problem. At its core, Balloon is a platform that connects consumers, employers, and educators, helping people to realize their skillset, their potential to stay on the forefront of the current volatile employment environment.

If you are passionate about building great UI/UX for web and mobile scale products using the latest technologies, and have what it takes, please apply.

• Develop responsive design cycle including but not limited to: working with the design team to conceptualize, execute against that design, optimize against that function for speed, scale, and user experience.
• Provide moderate to small amount of UX and design work for the site.
• Provide day-to-day maintenance for execution of existing patterns.

• Experience with a CSS Preprocessor (less/sass/etc.).
• Experience with Adobe creative suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Fireworks), Dreamweaver or other design/development tools.
• Direct Experience conceptualizing and implementing responsive design cross multiple devices.
• Experience with Bootstrap.
• Understanding of how html/JS implementation can impact search engine optimization.
• Understanding of REST based services and how to consume within the client environment.

• A minimum of 5 years of experience with HTTP, HTML, HTML5, CSS and CSS3
• A minimum of 3 years of direct experience with one of the popular JS frameworks (Backbone, Ember, etc.)
• A minimum of 3 years of experience with front end optimization and performance techniques.
• A Bachelor's degree in a Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or an equivalent combination of formal education and directly related experience, is required.

Apollo Education Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes diversity.

To be considered for this position, please submit your resume/CV via the Apollo Education Group Careers website (See

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