WEB FRONT END DEVELOPER

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

• The scope of work includes the following:

• Skilled in front-end development frameworks and processes from UX design to web component delivery.
• Proficient understanding of client-side scripting and JavaScript frameworks, including jQuery.
• Experience with JavaScript frameworks such as DurandalJS, Angular, Angular 2, ReactJS, and tools like Gulp, Webpack.
• Skilled in HTML5, CSS, CSS3, and SCSS.
• Experience creating accessible forms using ARIA, with client-side validation using JavaScript.
• Experience with Bootstrap or similar technologies.
• Experience with collaboration platforms and version control systems.
• Build reusable code and libraries for future use.
• Ensure the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs.
• Optimize applications for speed and scalability.
• Commitment to lean principles, including rapid prototyping for user testing.
• Good understanding of asynchronous request handling, partial page updates, and AJAX.
• Basic understanding of server-side CSS pre-processing platforms like LESS and SASS.
• Baseline understanding of WCAG compliance as it applies to front-end code.
• Working knowledge of WordPress, WordPress templates, and baseline understanding of PHP.
• Basic image editing skills, familiarity with tools like GIMP or Photoshop is a plus.
• Proficient understanding of cross-browser compatibility issues and solutions.
• Good understanding of SEO principles and ensuring application adherence.
• Responsible for supporting critical business functions through development, implementation, and maintenance of web front ends, including adaptation of COTS products.
• Lead and contribute front-end expertise across multiple projects, ensuring specifications are met.
• Design, code, test, debug, maintain, and document web front-end customizations; participate in peer reviews.
• Follow established accessibility and W3C standards and contribute to their improvement.
• Work as part of enterprise development teams.
• Coordinate with departments and users to support business applications.
• Exercise judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Represent the IT department's front-end development expertise in coordination with other departments.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Experience in JEE, with 4-6 years in XML, JavaScript, CSS, HTML, HTML5.
• 2-3 years of experience with accessibility standards and tools (ARIA).
• 1-2 years of experience with Web Services, ReactJS, Angular, Angular 2, Webpack, Gulp.
• 1-2 years of experience with Bootstrap or similar platforms.
• 1-2 years of experience with WordPress.
• 4-6 years of experience in technical documentation.

• Analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to develop solutions.
• Ability to lead and conduct design reviews, code reviews, and technical assessments.
• Ability to develop and create effective ideas and approaches.
• Skill in developing short-range plans and decisions.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.