Front End Developer

Connection; Halifax Regional Municipality; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented Front End Developer to enhance their web experience. This role involves creating responsive UI features and modules that ensure an exceptional user experience across all devices. You will collaborate closely with design and product teams, leveraging your expertise in HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript to deliver best-in-class digital applications. If you are passionate about usability and emerging technologies, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic and innovative environment.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of coding experience in HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript.
• Experience in a front-end development role in a B2B e-commerce setting.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Builds and optimizes the client-side web experience.
• Collaborates with product and design teams for functional applications.
• Delivers accessible and user-friendly web interfaces.

Skills

HTML5

CSS3

JavaScript

AJAX

Responsive Development

UI/UX Design

Cross-browser Coding

Agile Software Development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

MBA

Tools

Bootstrap

jQuery

Sitecore CMS

Job description

Job Summary

Working under direct supervision of both the Director, Sales and Marketing Ecommerce with day to day guidance from the User Experience Architect, the Front End Developer builds the client-side of our web experience by combining usability, visual design and cutting-edge front-end skills. The Developer delivers best-in-class styling, accessibility and optimization across all of Connection's digital applications. S/he designs and develops new UI features and modules that result in a great user experience across all devices and viewports through responsive development. S/he collaborates with the product and design teams to translate organizational and customer needs into functional and appealing interactive applications. S/he works closely with the UI/UX designers and .NET back-end developers to bridge the gap between design and technical implementation. S/he is a tech-savvy professional who has a solid understanding of development best practices and methodologies, is passionate about advocating for emerging standards, as well as new digital technologies and tools.



Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Computer Science or related field required, MBA preferred


• Four plus years of coding experience in HTML5, CSS3, and Javascript, as well as experience with AJAX libraries and frameworks (e.g. Bootstrap, jQuery, etc.)


• Successful completion of numerous front-end development projects for web-based applications


• Experience with responsive development in order to deliver code that works across platforms and devices


• Working knowledge of Sitecore Content Management System


• Familiarity with cross-browser coding, testing and debugging


• Strength in UI/UX, visual design and usability


• Proven success in delivering web interfaces that are accessible / ADA compliant


• Practiced in creating style guides, interaction and pattern libraries


• Understanding of the entire SDLC (define, design, develop and deploy)


• Experience in a front-end development role, preferably in a business-to-business (B2B) enterprise E-Commerce setting


• Able to align design principles, methods and execution with corporate and departmental needs and constraints


• Able to work simultaneously on short-term sprints and long-term goals and objectives


• Working knowledge of Agile Software Development with Ability to work in an Agile Software Development environment


• Collaboration skills with ability to work with internal cross-functional teams


• Communication skills with ability to interact effectively with technical and business personnel


• Organizational skills with ability to plan and implement website changes


• Multi-tasking skills with ability to manage different projects at various stages of development, covering different disciplines, and impacting different areas of the websites