WEB FRONT-END DEVELOPER (Mid-Level)

The Overall Purpose of Position

The purpose of this position is to build application and web front-ends based on requirements from Stakeholder Engagement, programs, UX, and designers.

Scope of Work

The scope of work includes:

• Supporting critical business functions through the development, implementation, and maintenance of web component libraries, ensuring the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs.
• Skilled in front-end development frameworks and processes from UX design to web component delivery.
• Understanding client-side scripting and JavaScript frameworks, including jQuery, Durandal JS, Angular, Angular 2, React JS, Gulp, Webpack.
• Creating accessible forms (using ARIA) with client-side validation.
• Experience with Bootstrap or similar technologies.
• Using collaboration platforms and version control systems.
• Building reusable code and libraries for future use.
• Optimizing applications for speed and scalability.
• Applying Lean principles, including rapid prototyping for user testing.
• Understanding asynchronous request handling, partial page updates, and AJAX.
• Basic knowledge of CSS pre-processing platforms like LESS and SASS.
• Awareness of WCAG compliance as it relates to front-end code.
• Working with Word Press APIs.
• Basic image editing skills, familiarity with Gimp or Photoshop a plus.
• Ensuring cross-browser compatibility.
• Understanding SEO principles and ensuring adherence.
• Leading and contributing front-end expertise across projects.
• Designing, coding, testing, debugging, maintaining, and documenting web front-end customizations.
• Following accessibility and W3C standards, contributing to improvements.
• Collaborating with development teams and supporting business applications.
• Representing IT front-end development expertise internally and externally.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience

Experience with .NET/SharePoint:

• 4-6 years in XML, JavaScript, CSS, HTML, HTML5.
• 4-6 years in accessibility standards and tools (ARIA).
• 4-6 years in Web Services, React JS, Angular, Angular2, Webpack, Gulp.
• 4-6 years in Bootstrap or similar platforms.
• 4-6 years in Word Press APIs.
• 4-6 years in technical documentation.

Special Skills

• Analytical and problem-solving skills with solution development ability.
• Ability to lead and conduct design reviews, code reviews, and technical assessments.
• Creativity in developing new ideas and approaches.
• Ability to develop short-range plans and decisions.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.