Usac - Wordpress And Front-End Developer Ii

THE OVERALL PURPOSE OF POSITION:

• The purpose of this position is to develop application and web front-ends based on requirements from Stakeholder Engagement, programs, UX, and designers.

SCOPE OF WORK

• The scope of work includes:
• Supporting critical business functions through the development, implementation, and maintenance of web front ends, including adaptation of COTS products to meet business requirements.
• Creating organizational websites with Word Press framework and front-end development technologies.
• Building reusable code and component/pattern libraries using HTML5, CSS, CSS3, SCSS, JavaScript, React.js.
• Applying skills in front-end development frameworks and processes from UX design to web component delivery.
• Leading and contributing front-end expertise to multiple projects and ensuring specifications are met.
• Utilizing JavaScript frameworks such as Durandal
  
  JS, Angular, Gulp, Webpack, React
  
  JS, AJAX.
• Creating accessible forms using ARIA, with client-side form validation (JavaScript).
• Representing the IT department in front-end development in coordination with other departments.
• Using collaboration platforms and code repository controls.
• Building reusable code and libraries for future use.
• Ensuring the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs.
• Optimizing applications for maximum speed and scalability.
• Applying Lean principles, including rapid prototyping for user testing.
• Having a baseline understanding of server-side CSS pre-processing platforms like LESS and SASS.
• Understanding WCAG compliance as it applies to front-end code.
• Possessing basic image editing skills, with familiarity with tools like Gimp or Photoshop.
• Understanding cross-browser compatibility issues and solutions.
• Having a good grasp of SEO principles to ensure application adherence.
• Designing, coding, testing, debugging, maintaining, and documenting web front-end customizations; participating in peer reviews.
• Following established accessibility and W3C standards and procedures, contributing to improvements.
• Collaborating as part of web development teams across the enterprise.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND

EXPERIENCE:

• Experience in .NET/SharePoint:
• 4–6 years in Word Press framework and CMS.
• 4–6 years in XML, JavaScript, CSS, HTML, HTML
  5.
• 3–5 years in Accessibility standards and tools (ARIA).
• 3–5 years in Web Services, React
  
  JS, Angular, Angular2, Webpack, Gulp.
• 3–5 years in Bootstrap or similar platform.
• 4–6 years in Technical Documentation.

SPECIAL

SKILLS:

• Analytical and problem-solving skills with solution development ability.
• Leadership in design reviews, code reviews, and technical assessments.
• Innovative thinking for developing new ideas and approaches.
• Ability to develop short-range plans and decisions.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.