Frontend Developer & LaunchPad Instructor

VG & Partners; Calgary; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology firm in Calgary is seeking a Frontend Developer / LaunchPad Instructor to architect and maintain web applications. The candidate must possess advanced CSS framework knowledge, AWS and Azure deployment skills, and effective communication abilities for mentoring. Responsibilities include assessing project feasibility, UI design input, and following best practices for code quality. Join a fun-loving and innovative team focused on changing the status quo.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of popular front-end CSS frameworks like Bootstrap and Tailwind.
• Ability to configure webpack files and deploy frontend apps using CI/CD.
• Experience mentoring a team and effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Review project documentation and assess technical feasibility.
• Architect, develop and maintain front end of websites and applications.
• Provide input for creation of UI designs and translate visual designs into websites.

Skills

Advanced knowledge of popular front-end CSS frameworks

Ability to configure webpack files

Deploy frontend apps to AWS and Azure

Ability to set up and work with web application infrastructure

Knowledge of React native, Angular and GraphQL

Understanding of Agile development methodologies

Effective communication skills

Mentorship experience

Job description

Frontend Developer/ LaunchPad Instructor

Job Description for Frontend Developer / LaunchPad Instructor

Our team is a tight-knit crew of go-getters and outside-of-the-box thinkers. If you are hard-working, fun-loving, and are focused on changing the status quo, we would love to get to know you. Our growth continues to accelerate, and we are looking for a Front-End Developer to join our team.

Technical Requirements

• Advanced knowledge of popular front-end CSS frameworks such as Bootstrap and Tailwind with mobile optimization.
• Ability to configure webpack files.
• Deploy frontend apps to AWS and Azure with CI/CD pipelines.
• Ability to set up and work with website or web application infrastructure (domain management, hosting, DNS, popular web servers).
• Knowledge of React native, Angular and GraphQL considered an asset.
• Understanding of Agile development methodologies, including Scrum.

Key Responsibilities as a Front-End Developer

• Review project documentation and assess technical feasibility and build strategy.
• Architect, develop and maintain front end of websites and web applications.
• Set up and configure website or web application infrastructure.
• Provide input for creation of UI designs.
• Translate visual designs into websites, web graphics and other online media.
• Execute various technical procedures for website and web application deployment.
• Perform testing and technical troubleshooting.
• Review, debug, and deploy code changes across multiple environments.
• Follow best practice to ensure speed, quality, and scalability of project.
• Follow best Git practice outlined by company standards.

Requirements as a LaunchPad by Vog Instructor

• Effective communication skills (speaking to a group).
• Mentorship experience (leading a team for 1 year).
• Working with multiple levels of experience, often at the same time.