Frontend Developer (Web)

Job Description :

Responsibilities

• Break down functional requirements into technical tasks.
• Communicate with clients to clarify requirements and discuss solution options.
• Estimate development tasks.
• Design data structures, including component composition, properties, and state.
• Suggest improvements to software systems.
• Lead portions of the project development process.
• Troubleshoot operational issues to determine root cause and perform resolution.
• Manage codebase to create releases and deploy code to production systems.
• Shares knowledge and mentors colleagues as needed.
• Provide self-documenting code and operational documentation as required.
• Meet periodically with a mentor/manager/team lead to keep on track with development.
• Accept constructive feedback and seek assistance as needed.
• Perform code reviews on pull requests.

Minimum Qualifications

• Strong understanding of modern vanilla JavaScript (ES6+).
• Strong knowledge of modern CSS, including, Flexbox, CSS grid, CSS variables.
• Strong understanding of the DOM (Document Object Model) and DOM manipulation.
• Experience with one or more frontend frameworks.
• Experience writing automated tests using systems such as Mocha, Jest, or Cypress.
• Ability to collaborate with design and product team(s) and make recommendations that ease or improve implementation.
• Experience using Git, including the abilities to commit code, work with merge conflicts and comprehend industry standard Git workflows.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with, or basic knowledge of, Web Components strongly preferred.
• Experience developing in TypeScript.
• Experience with JavaScript template engines like JSX.
• Experience developing with Tailwind CSS.
• Experience advocating for accessibility best practices.
• Drupal theming experience, including the Twig templating system, a plus.
• Experience with bundling systems such as Webpack, Snowpack, Parcel, etc.

Key Metrics

• Complete assigned tickets in the sprint.
• Successfully merge code into the build pipeline.
• Participate in frontend code reviews on current project(s).
• Contribute to sprint planning and other agile ceremonies.
• Share expertise with clients and colleagues as needed.

Physical Demands

• Frequently remain in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods of time.
• Occasional adjusting or moving of light objects up to 20 pounds in all directions.
• Continuous communication on live video chats, calls, and through emails and messaging platforms for the purpose of exchanging information.
• Continuous repetitive movements that may include the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.

Mental Demands

• Comprehension- Must continuously be able to understand direction and adhere to established procedures. Must also be able to gather information from clients and employees and synthesize this information in a meaningful way. May also be responsible for making improvements or recommendations to existing procedures.
• Organization- Must continuously be able to gather and classify information, store information learned from conversations and communications, and then be and be able to quickly recall, interpret, and explain information.
• Reasoning and Decision Making- Must continuously use logic to analyze and interpret information, and prioritize.
• Communication- Must continuously express or exchange ideas and meaning with employees and clients.
• Resilience- Must continuously adapt well in the face of workplace stressors.