Front End Developer

Front End Developer Developer

Boston, MA

JO-1607-256

We are looking for a front-end developer who is passionate about usability, interaction, and technology to join our Web Services and Usability team. Responsibilities will include translation of the UI/UX design wireframes to actual code that will produce visual elements of the application. You will work with the UI/UX designers and bridge the gap between graphic design and technical implementation, taking an active role on both sides and defining how the application looks, as well as how it behaves.

We stand apart for our commitment to indispensable service, profitability, individual development, and fun. If you're equally passionate about what you do and want to know more about our refreshing culture, please let us hear from you!

Responsibilities: Providing a presentation layer that is consistent across all supported browsers and platforms

Maintaining and developing user-facing features and applications

Building reusable code and libraries

Assisting back-end developers in coding and troubleshooting

Ensuring the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs

Collaborating in an agile environment with other scrum team members and stakeholders

Optimizing applications for maximum speed and scalability

Maintaining graphic standards and branding throughout our product interfaces

Staying up to date on emerging technologies

Promoting usability and coding best practices

Participating in all code reviews and meetings

Creating prototypes when needed

Qualifications: 5+ years of experience working in front-end development

Proficient understanding of web markup, including HTML5 and CSS3

Well-versed in client-side scripting and JavaScript frameworks, including jQuery

Proficient understanding of one or more MV* frameworks, such as Knockout, Backbone, or AngularJS

Deep knowledge of cross-browser compatibility issues and ways to work around them

Experience with source control and code versioning tools

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

Basic knowledge of image authoring tools; familiarity with Photoshop a plus

Familiarity with Sass and CSS frameworks

Knowledge of advanced CSS layout methods, such as Flexbox

Experience working in an agile/scrum project process a plus

Familiarity with data visualization libraries such as Highcharts and D3 a plus

Experience working with and developing best practices for front-end development

Excellent attention to detail

Comfortable with multitasking

Creative thinking within a set of guidelines