Front-end Developer

This position is responsible for combining the art of design with the art of programming. Responsibilities will include translation of the UI/UX design wireframes to actual code that will produce pixel perfect visual elements of the application. The candidate should have a 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
• Building 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 and communicating effectively 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
• Increase proficiency level in technologies used by the client and investigate and develop skills in new technologies

Technical Qualifications:

• Strong experience working in HTML5 and CSS3
• Experience in Angular and ReactJS preferred
• Proficient understanding of cross-browser compatibility issues and ways to work around them
• Knowledge of CSS frameworks like Bootstrap and Materialize
• Basic understanding of server-side pre-processing platforms such as LESS and SASS
• Knowledge of design tools including Photoshop, Illustrator & Sketch
• Good knowledge of JavaScript frameworks, including jQuery
• Knowledge of other JavaScript libraries and CSS frameworks are an additional advantage
• Knowledge of working with PHP/.NET CMS frameworks is an additional advantage
• Knowledge of source versioning systems like Git, SVN & TFS preferred

Personal Skills: 

• Strong analytical skills: can read business requirements, analyze issues and propose optimal solutions
• Ability to apply logic in identifying patterns, structures and formats and organizing ideas to validate solutions proposed
• Ability to quickly learn new concepts, tech-stacks and software
• Ability to work in a 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 minimum 3 years of working experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Background in CS, IT or related scientific discipline is preferred.