Front End Developers are computer programmers who specialize in website design. Front End Developer duties include determining the structure and design of web pages, striking a balance between functional ....
Front End Developers are computer programmers who specialize in website design. Front End Developer duties include determining the structure and design of web pages, striking a balance between functional and aesthetic design, and ensuring web design is optimized for smartphones.
What does a Front-End Software Developer do?
Front-end Developers are responsible for implementing visual elements that users see and interact with within a web application. In general, they are supported by back-end web developers, who are responsible for server-side application logic and integration of the work front-end developers do.
Job brief
As a Front End Developer, you will be responsible for implementing visual elements that are visible from the computer user’s vantage point within a web application. You will combine the art of design with the science of programming. You will be responsible for the translation of UI/UX design wireframes to actual code. There are times you will be expected to work independently to meet tight deadlines following design guidelines. At our company, you will be working with the latest technology, you will have the chance to advance and grow your career.
Duties and Responsibilities
Use a variety of programming languages in order to create user-friendly web pages
Maintain and improve the company website
Work in a multidisciplinary team with other professionals such as back-end developers and web designers
Build high-quality mockups and design different prototypes
Provide high-quality graphics and visual elements
Optimize our web applications for maximum speed
Design mobile-based features
Always stay consistent with our brand guidelines
Get feedback from users and customers
Make suggestions for better solutions to problems
Keep abreast of the latest and emerging technologies
Attend training and educations
Enhance application for maximum speed and scalability
Validate input before submitting it to the back end
Collaborate with team members and stakeholder
Bridge the gap between graphic design and technical implementation
Define how the application looks and how it works
Translate UI/UX design wireframes to actual code
Key requirements
3+ years of experience in a similar role
Good understanding of SEO
Expert level with MAC and OS
Proficient in code visioning tools
Familiarity with Gimp or Photoshop
Knowledge of image authoring tools
Proficient understanding of web markup
Possess proficiency in Javascript and JQuery
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while achieving benchmarks
