Front End Developer

Redwolf; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Redwolf, Melbourne-based digital agency, is seeking a Front End Developer to produce, modify and maintain websites and web applications' user interfaces.

You will turn designers' static Photoshop concepts into working browser pages using HTML5, CSS3/Compass/SASS, and jQuery, while collaborating with server-side developers to deliver dynamic, database-driven sites.

The role requires a strong eye for accessibility, cross‑browser compatibility and a passion for emerging web technologies.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of HTML/XHTML and CSS
• Expert JavaScript and jQuery skills
• Experience building accessible, responsive sites
• Experience with server-side integration
• Familiar with AJAX techniques

Responsibilities

• Produce, modify and maintain websites" user interfaces
• Turn designs into semantic, browser-ready pages
• Collaborate with designers and server-side developers
• Implement HTML5/CSS3/SASS where applicable
• Adopt emerging web technologies

Skills

HTML5

CSS3

JavaScript

jQuery

Cross-browser

Web accessibility

AJAX

Semantic markup

Version control

Responsive design

Tools

SVN

Job description

Company Description

My client is a digital powerhouse that has been in business for over 10 years. They like to stay under the radar and let their work speak for itself. They like to look after their staff because to them, it’s their most important asset. This is why people stay there so long. 5+ years is common. If you are looking for some job stability with an exciting agency where you will be recognised for your work, then.

Job Description

As a Front End Developer, your main responsibility is for the production, modification and maintenance of websites and web application’s user interfaces.

This involves working closely with designers, in using semantic mark-up language i.e. XTMTL/CSS, to turn their static Photoshop designs into working browser based web pages. You’ll also work closely with server-side developers to implement their server-side code in order to develop complex, interactive and database driven websites.

This position would suit a skilled front end developer with excellent knowledge of HTML5, CSS3/ Compass / SASS and jQuery.

Qualifications

• Excellent HTML, XHTML, CSS programming skills
• Coding valid XHTML and CSS mark-up
• Developing cross-browser and cross-platform compatible solutions
• Exceptional JavaScript programming skills
• Experience with JQuery
• Knowledge of working with JavaScript frameworks to create rich interactive content
• Experience integrating with server-side code to produce dynamic pages
• Excitement about emerging web technologies such as HTML5 and CSS3
• Good understanding of Web Accessibility
• Experience working with version control systems such as SVN
• Experience building sites to at least an AA standard?
• Some experience in AJAX techniques
• Knowledge of HTML Email best practice desirable

Additional Information

Good Luck!