Front End Web Developer

Front-End Web DeveloperWe are the world's leading provider of reputation measurement, research and consulting services. Across the globe, hundreds of the world's leading companies leverage our proprietary methodology for measuring and managing reputation. We work closely with organizations' Chief Communication Officers and Chief Marketing Officers as well as professionals in specialized areas such as risk and reputation management, corporate communications and Public Affairs.The Role We are looking for a Front-End Web Developer who is motivated to combine the art of design with the art of programming. Responsibilities will include translation of the UI/UX design wireframes to actual code that will produce visual elements of the application. You will work with the UI/UX designer and bridge the gap between graphical design and technical implementation, taking an active role on both sides and defining how the application looks as well as how it works.Specific Responsibilities include:Develop new user-facing featuresBuild reusable code and libraries for future useEnsure the technical feasibility, accessibility and responsiveness of UI/UX designsOptimize application for maximum speed and scalabilityAssure that all user input is validated before submitting to back-endCollaborate with other team members and stakeholders.Professional Qualifications+3 years of experience in a similar positionProficient understanding of web markup, including HTML5, CSS3Basic understanding of server-side CSS pre-processing platforms, such as LESS and SASSProficient understanding of client-side scripting and JavaScript frameworks, including jQueryGood understanding of advanced JavaScript libraries and frameworks, such as AngularJS, ReactJS and Vue.jsGood understanding of asynchronous request handling, partial page updates, and AJAXBasic knowledge of image authoring tools, to be able to crop, resize, or perform small adjustments on an image. Familiarity with tools such as Gimp or Photoshop is a plus.Proficient understanding of cross-browser compatibility issues and ways to work around themProficient understanding of code versioning tools such as GitProficient in testing tools like Cypress (preferred), Mocha or Jasmine