Job Description :
Position : Front End Developer
Location : Austin , TX
Duration : 6+ months
Key Duties:
Web application design and development
Implementation and testing procedures, modules and related code using best practices
Supporting, updating and enhancing web applications
Creating and implementing code documentation to support development
Other duties as assigned
Preferable Skills and Attributes:
Minimum three to five years’ experience contributing to and leading the creative execution of large scale web and software applications.
Expertise with CSS3/HTML5 necessary
Experience with using LESS.
Expertise with JavaScript necessary - jQuery, AJAX, Angular, Node.js, dealing with Microapis, etc.
Experience working with build tools like Grunt and Maven, also good knowledge on Dev-ops process like Gerrit and Jenkins.
Extensive Experience in Applications using AJAX, Bootstrap, Object Oriented (OO) JavaScript, JSON, JSONP, and XML.
Clear understanding of client-server functionality and Web browser technologies.
Experience with Java technologies such as J2E, Struts, Spring, JSP, JSTL, Web services.
Experience using dev tools such as Eclipse IDE, Git.
Good experience in writing unit test cases for JavaScript component using Jasmine and Karma.
Strong knowledge of cross-browser and IE8+ implementation necessary
Solid understanding of W3C and Accessibility guidelines.
Strong knowledge of how the front-end communicates with and ties into the back-end
Experience with front-end optimization techniques - minification, caching, cdns, and javascript performance
Ability to work quickly but with a strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Process-oriented with ability to work with different UI tools and rapid prototyping.
Strong communications and organizational skills with an ability to thrive in a fast-paced production deadline-driven environment.
Proven creative problem solving skills, including the ability to thrive in a fast paced environment with overlapping deadlines
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively to all levels of the organization, including the ability to create and deliver presentations as needed