Front End Web Developer (Must be located in Minnesota)

Minnesota  ‐ Onsite
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Front End Web Developer

Eagan, MN Description

This Front End Developer will be working in and collaborating with the UX team, they will not be working with Back End or other developers. Having a passion for the user experience process is a must! They will be using CSS/JavaScript solutions to help out with fixing Legacy bugs, as well as creating new content! We are very open to years of experience, this person may not need many years of work experience if their portfolio shows that they can provide quality work! Associate or Bachelor's degree in a technology-related field preferred or equivalent technology-related work experience. I am more than willing to look at resumes for people that do not have a college degree
Come and join the largest and fastest growing UX team! We are a highly-diverse, multi-disciplinary team of over 40 smart, self-driven UX professionals that take great pride in our work, and love the challenge of turning complex problems and constraints into elegant solutions that meet our users' needs. Our dedicated, open work space is ideal for promoting an agile, collaborative, supportive environment where diverse thinking, innovative design and experimentation is welcomed and encouraged. Our work focuses on a large portfolio of cloud-based, data-driven applications for the Legal market that gross over $1B annually, and range in size and scale from months to multiple years.
The Front End web developer is responsible for working with designers, information architects and a team of developers to define HTML markup and create custom CSS stylesheets for complex, information-rich web and mobile applications. This position is perfect for someone who is passionate about the CSS and HTML, can follow coding standards already in place but wants to stay up-to-date on technology to help improve the code base, and is not afraid of new challenges.
Experience
Associate degree in a technology-related field required (Bachelor's degree preferred)
Knowledge of web standards and accessibility (W3C and s508)
Minimum 2+ years of experience developing Front End web applications
Portfolio of work

The top 3 skills: 1) CSS/HTML Driven Layouts 2) Familiarity with JavaScript 3) An eye for aesthetics and detail.

This would be a GREAT learning experience for someone new, or a great place to collaborate/create for someone with more experience.

PLEASE PROVIDE A PORTFOLIO, code examples appreciated
Required Knowledge and Skills Ability to create production-quality CSS, SASS, and HTML for web applications with support for mobile and tablet devices. Knowledge of JavaScript a plus.
Knowledge of web standards, accessibility, CSS-driven layouts and manipulating the DOM
Implement browser-independent designs and cross-browser issues (IE, Firefox, Safari etc) on all platforms
Good eye for aesthetics and detail; can faithfully convert Photoshop design specifications into a functional, standards-compliant website
Familiar with:
Modular CSS, SASS mixins and functions
Developing for mobile and tablet devices
Understanding of AJAX and jQuery (other JS libraries like backbone.js, and angular JS) is a plus
Ability to follow technical specifications and production processes
Ability to adjust graphics and create/optimize graphic assets as needed to complete designs
Ability to work with source/version control software
CSS image sprites
Competencies
Ability to communicate ideas and collaborate with developers, designers, information architects, copywriters, project managers and executives.
Strong time-management, multi-tasking and prioritization skills
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent troubleshooting skills
Innovative and a self-starter
Scope of Influence
Ability to interact with other team members, both in UXE team and wider cross-functional capacity (technology, content, marketing, product development)
Ability to build consensus between technology, quality and business groups and justify design decisions

Start date
n.a
From
Azule Staffing
Published at
01.08.2015
Project ID:
957434
Contract type
Freelance
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