Job Summary:
We are looking for a talented Front-End Developer to join our team and help us build engaging, user-friendly web applications. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in web development, a keen eye for design, and a passion for creating seamless user experiences. As a Front-End Developer, you will work closely with UX/UI designers, back-end developers, and product managers to translate design concepts into functional, interactive interfaces. You will play a key role in ensuring our applications are both visually appealing and technically robust.
Key Responsibilities:
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Web Development:
- Develop and maintain user-facing features for web applications using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
- Create responsive, cross-browser compatible web pages that provide a consistent experience across devices.
- Implement interactive elements and animations to enhance the user experience.
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Collaboration and Communication:
- Work closely with UX/UI designers to transform design mockups and wireframes into interactive, functional web pages.
- Collaborate with back-end developers to integrate front-end components with server-side logic and APIs.
- Participate in design and code reviews to ensure high-quality, maintainable code.
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Performance Optimization:
- Optimize web pages for maximum speed and scalability by minimizing load times and reducing resource usage.
- Implement performance optimization techniques such as lazy loading, image optimization, and efficient code structure.
- Monitor and analyze site performance, using tools like Google Lighthouse, to identify and resolve bottlenecks.
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Testing and Debugging:
- Conduct thorough testing of web applications, including unit testing, integration testing, and user acceptance testing.
- Debug and resolve front-end issues, including cross-browser compatibility, responsive design problems, and JavaScript errors.
- Work closely with QA teams to ensure that applications meet quality standards and user expectations.
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UI/UX Enhancement:
- Stay current with the latest front-end technologies, frameworks, and best practices to continually improve the user interface.
- Implement accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG) to ensure web applications are usable by all users, including those with disabilities.
- Contribute to the development and maintenance of a design system or component library to ensure consistency across applications.
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Documentation and Best Practices:
- Write clean, well-documented code that follows best practices and coding standards.
- Create and maintain technical documentation for front-end development processes and components.
- Share knowledge with team members through code reviews, pair programming, and technical discussions.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Web Development, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 2+ years of experience in front-end development or a similar role.
- Proficiency in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript and familiarity with modern JavaScript frameworks and libraries such as React, Angular, or Vue.js.
- Experience with CSS preprocessors (e.g., SASS, LESS) and responsive design frameworks (e.g., Bootstrap, Foundation).
- Knowledge of version control systems like Git and development workflows.
- Strong understanding of web standards, accessibility, and cross-browser compatibility.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with JavaScript frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue.js.
- Familiarity with front-end build tools and bundlers (e.g., Webpack, Gulp, Grunt).
- Knowledge of RESTful APIs and experience integrating front-end applications with server-side logic.
- Understanding of UI/UX principles and best practices for creating intuitive and engaging user interfaces.
- Experience with testing frameworks and tools (e.g., Jest, Mocha, Cypress).
- Familiarity with agile methodologies and working in an agile development environment.