Junior Frontend Developer

GCS Recruitment; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

GCS Recruitment is seeking a talented Front End Developer to join our digital development team in Washington, DC. You will build engaging, responsive web experiences using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript across multiple platforms and CMS/eCommerce environments.

You will collaborate with designers, developers, project managers, and stakeholders to translate designs into pixel-perfect implementations, optimize performance, and stay current with web development trends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 1-3 years of professional experience in Front End Development or a related role.
• Experience building responsive and mobile-friendly websites and applications.

Responsibilities

• Translate design concepts and wireframes into pixel-perfect, responsive HTML, CSS, and JavaScript implementations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams throughout the design, development, testing, and deployment phases of projects.
• Develop and maintain websites and applications using a variety of CMS platforms, eCommerce systems, and web frameworks.
• Build software solutions that align with business requirements and customer needs.
• Create and implement quality assurance best practices to ensure reliable, high-quality deliverables.
• Conduct testing, troubleshoot issues, and develop effective solutions to improve application performance and functionality.
• Support ongoing website redesign, enhancement, and maintenance initiatives that directly impact customer engagement and brand experience.
• Develop new user-facing features and interactive web components.
• Optimize applications for maximum speed, scalability, and responsiveness across devices and browsers.
• Ensure all user inputs are properly validated before submission to back-end systems.
• Participate in peer code reviews and contribute to improving development standards and best practices.
• Configure and manage plugins, integrations, and third-party tools required to support website functionality.
• Identify project roadblocks and proactively implement creative solutions while adhering to company standards and guidelines.
• Stay current with emerging web development technologies, trends, and industry best practices.

Skills

Responsive design

Cross-functional collaboration

Quality assurance

Testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Web Development

Tools

HTML

CSS

JavaScript

CMS platforms

eCommerce systems

Web frameworks

Job description

We are seeking a talented and detail-oriented Front End Developer to join our digital development team. In this role, you will be responsible for creating engaging, responsive, and high-performing web experiences that align with business objectives and enhance the customer experience. You will collaborate closely with designers, developers, project managers, and stakeholders to deliver innovative web solutions across multiple platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Translate design concepts and wireframes into pixel-perfect, responsive HTML, CSS, and JavaScript implementations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams throughout the design, development, testing, and deployment phases of projects.
• Develop and maintain websites and applications using a variety of CMS platforms, eCommerce systems, and web frameworks.
• Build software solutions that align with business requirements and customer needs.
• Create and implement quality assurance best practices to ensure reliable, high-quality deliverables.
• Conduct testing, troubleshoot issues, and develop effective solutions to improve application performance and functionality.
• Support ongoing website redesign, enhancement, and maintenance initiatives that directly impact customer engagement and brand experience.
• Develop new user-facing features and interactive web components.
• Optimize applications for maximum speed, scalability, and responsiveness across devices and browsers.
• Ensure all user inputs are properly validated before submission to back-end systems.
• Participate in peer code reviews and contribute to improving development standards and best practices.
• Configure and manage plugins, integrations, and third-party tools required to support website functionality.
• Identify project roadblocks and proactively implement creative solutions while adhering to company standards and guidelines.
• Stay current with emerging web development technologies, trends, and industry best practices.

Qualifications

Required Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Web Development, or a related field preferred.
• 1-3 years of professional experience in Front End Development or a related role.
• Experience building responsive and mobile-friendly websites and applications.

GCS is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.