Description
We are looking for a Front End Web Developer for a 6 months + contract in Duluth, GA.
POSITION SUMMARY
- The Front End Web Developer 3 is responsible for creating the user interface for mobile and web applications.
- These applications are used by over 100,000 Client sales for members in US, Canada, Puerto Rico and Guam to gather/manage client data and submit/manage business.
- A successful candidate will feel comfortable in a team environment and possess extensive experience with Front End design, development, browser compatibility and UI design across different platforms.
- An online portfolio with a range of interactive samples is required. Technical expertise in mobile application development is must.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Bachelor's degree in a related field with 5+ years presentation-layer mobile and web application development experience
- Must possess an online portfolio with a range of interactive samples
- Strong Front End design and development skills: Experience working with HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, JQuery,
- AngularJS, Bootstrap, LESS experience is a plus
- Demonstrated use of responsive CSS and adaptive web design
- Expert level knowledge and experience with web page and design software: Photoshop, Fireworks, Illustrator, In Design, Dreamweaver, Acrobat
- Experience with browser support, the capability to use new coding practices while maintaining support for older browsers, cross-browser compatibility testing, and optimizing website performance
- Experience with Agile/Scrum development methodologies
- Experience with version control systems such as SVN
- Familiarity and experience with latest web design trends: responsive, parallax, animation, etc.
- Excellent communication and project management skills are essential
- Must have a demonstrated track record of delivering quality products from conception to final production under tight deadlines, and must function well in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
- Experience working with web services, APIs and data formats (JSON, XML, etc) a plus
- Knowledge of Financial Services industry a plus
Responsibilities
- Work with UX Designers, Business Teams and Management to create and iteratively refine mobile and web application mockups
- Build minimal, rapid prototypes to test and prove designs
- Convert designs and/or rapid prototypes into working styles, markup and images as required by underlying applications or technology frameworks - this could be straight HTML5/CSS3 development or it might be LESS and AngularJS modular components and variables
- Complete cross-browser testing on all deliverables
- Work with programmers to implement styling and markup, and support programmers in troubleshooting style and design issues during coding, implementation and product support phases
- Provide peer review, feedback and input on other design team projects
- Participate in design standards review, decision-making, and maintenance