Web Front End Developer

Overview

THE OVERALL PURPOSE OF POSITION: The purpose of this position is to provide build application and web front-ends based on requirements from Stakeholder Engagement, programs, UX and designers.

• The position’s scope of work includes the following:

• Skilled in Front-End development framework and process from UX design to web component delivery.

• Proficient understanding of client-side scripting and JavaScript frameworks, including jQuery.

• Some combination of JavaScript frameworks, such as Duranda
  
  JS, Angular, Angular 2, Gulp, Webpack, React
  
  JS.

• Skilled in HTML5, CSS, CSS3, SCSS.

• Experience creating accessible forms (using ARIA), with client-side form validation (JavaScript).

• Experience with Bootstrap or other similar technologies.

• Experience with a collaboration platform and code repository control.

• Build reusable code and libraries for future use.

• Ensure the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs.

• Optimize application for maximum speed and scalability.

• A commitment to Lean principles, including rapid prototyping for user testing.

• Good understanding of asynchronous request handling, partial page updates, and AJAX.

• Baseline understanding of server-side CSS pre-processing platforms, such as LESS and SASS.

• Baseline understanding of WCAG compliance as it applies to front-end code.

• Working understanding of Word Press and Word Press templates, as well as baseline understanding of PHP.

• Basic knowledge of image authoring tools 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 the application will adhere to them.

• Responsible for support of critical business functions through the development, implementation, and maintenance of web front ends, including adaptation of COTS products to meet the business requirements.

• Lead and contribute web front end expertise to multiple projects and ensure that specifications are met.

• Design, code, test, debug, maintain, and document web front end customizations. Participate in peer-reviews.

• Follow established accessibility and W3C standards and procedures. Contribute towards the improvement.

• Work as part of Development Teams across enterprise.

• Coordinate with departments and users in the support of business applications.

• Exercise judgment to plan and accomplish goals.

• Represent the IT department in terms of front-end development expertise in coordination with other departments.

• Perform other duties, as assigned.

• EXPERIENCE:
  
  - JEE

• 4-6 Years XML, JavaScript, CSS, HTML, HTML5

• 2-3 Years Accessibility standards and tools (ARIA)

• 1-2 Years Web Services, React
  
  JS, Angular, Angular2, Webpack, Gulp

• 1-2 Years Bootstrap (or similar platform)

• 1-2 Years Word Press

• 4-6 Years Technical Documentation

• Analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to develop solutions to problems

• Ability to lead and conduct design reviews, code reviews and technical assessment

• Developing and/or creating new or more effective ideas, approaches, etc.

• Developing and formulating short-range plans/decisions

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills