Senior Front-End Developer

Overview

Senior Front-End Developer

This position is responsible for combining the art of design with the art of
programming. The responsibilities will include translation of the UI/UX design
wireframes to actual code that produce pixel perfect visual elements of the application.
The candidate should have proficient knowledge and understanding of client-side
scripting and JavaScript frameworks including jQuery.

Responsibilities:
Converting UI designs into working responsive HTML layouts.
Coding CSS based websites that are W3C compliant.
Creating animations in HTML5/CSS3 with JavaScript.
Build reusable code and libraries for future use.
Implementing complex jQuery functionalities.
Working on cross browser compatibility for developed code.
Writing clean, well-documented and optimized code.
Optimising the application/website for maximum speed and scalability.
Working in a deadline based environment.
Collaborating with other team members and stakeholders.
Contribute to project discussions and coordinate with all team members.
Perform effective self-testing and work with QA to ensure the application meets
all relevant standards.
Lead/mentor developers and share knowledge through knowledge-sharing
presentations.
Communicate with client and other teams’ staff on task progress, assess
implementation risks and work toward keeping the project within objectives
(timeline, budget, quality).
Increase proficiency level in technologies used by the client and investigate and
develop skills in new technologies.

The ideal candidate for the position should have the following skills and experience:
Technical Qualifications:
Proficient understanding and experience in HTML5 and CSS3.
Proficient in CSS frameworks like Bootstrap and Materialize.
Basic understanding of server-side pre-processing platforms such as LESS and
SASS.
Proficient knowledge of JavaScript frameworks, including jQuery.
Experience in Angular and ReactJS preferred.
Knowledge of other JavaScript libraries and CSS frameworks are an additional
advantage.
Knowledge of PHP/.NET CMS frameworks preferred.
Knowledge of design tools including Photoshop, Illustrator & Sketch.
Proficient understanding of cross-browser compatibility issues and ways to work
around them.
Proficient knowledge of source versioning systems like Git, SVN & TFS
preferred.

Personal Skills:
Strong analytical skills: can read business requirements, analyze issues and
proposed solutions to make sure they can be implemented successfully.
Ability to identify alternatives and find an optimal way to implement a solution.
Ability to apply logic in identifying patterns, structures and formats and
organizing ideas to validate solutions proposed.
Ability to quickly learn new concepts and software.
Ability to work in team environment.
Ability to manage time on several tasks and juggle competing deadlines.
Be able to explain technical project details effectively in English verbally and in
writing.

Education and Work Experience:
The candidate should have over 5 years of working experience or equivalent
combination of education and experience. Background in CS, IT or related scientific
discipline is preferred.