Senior Front End Web Developer

Roberts Recruiting, LLC; Boston (MA); On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation based on experience

Healthcare HMO & PPO

Stock options and 401k

Flexible Spending and Transit Reimbursement Accounts

Job summary

A tech recruiting firm is seeking passionate front-end developers in Boston, MA. The ideal candidates should have strong skills in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, with experience in responsive web design. Responsibilities include developing high-quality web applications, mentoring developers, and driving product development. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered, including healthcare, stock options, and a 401k.

Qualifications

• Expertise in HTML, CSS, JavaScript and JavaScript frameworks.
• Experience developing responsive web pages for mobile, tablet, and desktop.
• Familiarity with Unix or Mac OS/X based systems and terminal commands.
• Experience developing and testing for multiple browsers on various platforms.
• Ability to work independently and provide leadership.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Developing and enhancing robust web and mobile web applications.
• Implement solutions from design teams focused on good UI and UX.
• Drive development of scalable front-end frameworks.
• Provide leadership in product development and mentoring.
• Work with QA to facilitate and improve testing.

Skills

HTML

CSS

JavaScript

Responsive web design

Strong communication skills

Tools

Unix or Mac OS/X

Ruby/Rails

Middleman

Haml

Sass

Compass

Jasmine

Capistrano

RSpec

Job description

We are looking for individuals with strong backgrounds in developing responsive consumer facing websites and web applications with a mobile-first approach. Ideal candidates are passionate and experienced front-end developers, with strong HTML, CSS skills and JavaScript, with experience with modern client-side frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Developing and enhancing testable, robust web and mobile web applications.
• Developing and adapting rich media ads, games, and a flexible ad Javascript framework.
• Implement solutions from design teams while being mindful of good UI and UX.
• Write and review code with an eye for quality, efficiency, portability, compliance to standards and stability.
• Drive development of scalable, maintainable, high quality front-end frameworks and infrastructure.
• Improve development life cycle towards improving developer productivity and reducing defects.
• Provide leadership in product development and mentoring developers.
• Work with QA to facilitate and improve testing.

Requirements

• Expertise in HTML, CSS, Javascript and JavaScript frameworks.
• Experience developing responsive web pages for mobile, tablet, and desktop.
• Familiarity with Unix or Mac OS/X based systems and terminal commands.
• Experience developing and testing for multiple browsers on a variety of platforms, including mobile browsers.
• Ability to work independently, take ownership and provide leadership and mentoring.
• Strong communication skills.

Desirable experience

• js.
• Ruby/Rails
• Middleman
• Haml, Sass, Compass
• Test-driven development, esp. using Jasmine, Capistrano and/or RSpec
• Agile methodologies

Comp & Benefits

• Competitive comp based on experience level
• Healthcare HMO & PPO
• Stock options and 401k
• Flexible Spending and Transit Reimbursement Accounts