Job Summary:The Frontend developer is responsible for ensuring the alignment of the design and user experience requirements, optimizing platforms and pages for maximum efficiency, and maintaining brand consistency across all web pages, among other duties.Responsible for transforming the design and product vision into a working product. Her/his work directly influences how users interact with the system. She/he works hard to stay on top of a constantly changing technology, investing a significant amount of energy in learning new tools. Not only knows the industry trends in frameworks for development, but also what will be available in the short term. Interested in new interfaces and with passion for developing new user experiences. Has a basic understanding of back-end programming and is willing to learn to help back-end developers write APIs that deliver great products. RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIESDevelop applications as designed and provide feedback to designers, suggesting solutions when neededEnsure code follows latest coding practices and industry standardsWorks closely with back-end developers to properly understand and use API systemsWrites both unit and integration tests, developing automation tools for daily tasksChallenges ideas and opinions, avoiding errors or inefficient solutionsDetermining the structure and design of web pages.Ensuring user experience determines design choices.Developing features to enhance the user experience.Striking a balance between functional and aesthetic design.Ensuring web design is optimized for smartphones.Building reusable code for future use.Optimizing web pages for maximum speed and scalability.Utilizing a variety of markup languages to write web pages.Maintaining brand consistency throughout the design.KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLSUnderstanding of APIs , with practical knowledgeAbility to write effective unit test and integrationUnderstanding of Agile methodologiesUnderstanding of SEO principles.Understanding of key design principles.Proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and jQuery.Understanding of server-side CSS.Good problem-solving skills.Excellent verbal communication skills.Good interpersonal skills.Excellent analytical and multitasking skillsQUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCEBachelors degree in Computer ScienceMinimum four (4) years overall working experience as a Front-End DeveloperPrevious experience as a front-end developerExpert experience with HTML, cross browser CSS, JavaScript and AJAX & response designMobile development experienceExperience in using JavaScript, frameworks MVC, such as Angular JS, or BackboneExperience as a developer in an Agile team (preferred)Experience with responsive and adaptive design.DESIRED ATTRIBUTES AND BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIESStrong communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts and align the organization based on decisions madeDeep problem solving skills, with the ability to quickly process complex information and present it clearly and simplyUses team collaboration to create innovative solutions efficientlySPECIAL CONDITIONSResponsibility: This position carries high-impact responsibilitiesWorkload: intense and may require long working hoursFUNCTIONAL RELATIONSHIPSExternal: N/AInternal: Product Lead, Development team, DevOps team, occasionally Customer Experience Lead, Architect, CPO, CTOPERFORMANCE CRITERIAEnsure code follows latest coding practices and industry standardsMaintain and improve website/platform effectively and efficientlyEnsure high quality graphic standards and brand consistencyOriginally posted on Himalayas