The Front-End UI Developer is a pivotal member of our dynamic team, responsible for designing, developing, and implementing exceptional user interfaces for our single-page applications (SPAs). This position collaborates with the Lead Product Architect and Product Owner, translating design mockups into clean, efficient, and well-documented code. This role requires a strong passion for detail, a keen design sense, a steadfast focus on user experience and solid coding skills. Beyond development, this role also provides direct client support during product implementation, requiring excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
Key Responsibilities:
- Front End Design and Development
- Develop and implement user interfaces for SPAs using modern front-end technologies, including, but not limited to, Tailwind CSS, JavaScript (and related frameworks/libraries), and HTML5.
- Translate design mockups and wireframes into clean, efficient, and well-documented code, ensuring a seamless user experience.
- Conduct thorough testing and debugging to identify and resolve front-end issues.
- Maintain and improve existing codebases, focusing on best practices and code quality.
- Collaboration and Communication
- Collaborate closely with the Lead Product Architect and Product Owner to understand project requirements and contribute to technical design decisions.
- Participate actively in code reviews, providing constructive feedback to other team members to ensure high code quality.
- Actively participate in stand-ups, status calls, client calls, and developer meetings.
- Performance and Process Improvement
- Ensure the performance, responsiveness, and scalability of front-end applications.
- Stay current with the latest front-end technologies and trends, integrating new knowledge into development practices.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of our development processes and methodologies.
- Utilize version control systems (Git) proficiently to manage code changes, branches, and merges, ensuring streamlined workflows and minimizing conflicts.
- Continuously grow technical skills to enhance Level 2 (L2) products, including expanding knowledge on security guidelines, rules, and policies for best practices.
- Client Support
- Provide direct client support during product implementation, including troubleshooting and resolving technical issues, demonstrating excellent problem-solving abilities.
- Work flexibly as needed to meet timelines/due dates, address emergency site needs, or resolve other critical issues, even if outside core work hours.
Qualifications:
- Educational Background:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Graphic Design / Web Design / Interaction Design or related field. Certifications and equivalent work experience will also be considered.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Graphic Design / Web Design / Interaction Design or related field. Certifications and equivalent work experience will also be considered.
- Experience:
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in front-end development with a strong emphasis on UI design and implementation.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in front-end development with a strong emphasis on UI design and implementation.
- Technical Skills:
- Proficiency in design tools such as Figma and Adobe Creative Suite.
- Expertise in core front-end technologies: HTML, Tailwind CSS, and JavaScript.
- Demonstrated experience with modern JavaScript frameworks and libraries.
- Strong understanding of version control systems (Git).
- Familiarity with agile development methodologies.