Front-end Web Developer

Front-end Developer (FED)

This is a Front-end Developer (FED) development position for creating web interfaces integrated with a Content Management System using a component-based Design System. This role develops in front-end technologies (CSS2/3, HTML5/XHTML, DOM, JavaScript, JSP Tiles, etc.) used on AA.com. It is essential to have a flexible attitude and excellent communication skills. This person will work closely with the Enterprise Digital Content Platform team as well as business owners, product owners, business analysts, project managers, UX Leads, graphic designers, and tech leads using the Agile project methodology. This FED will be responsible for establishing and executing the User Experience Front End Technology vision using industry best practices and standards with re-usability and portability in mind.

Key Job Duties:

• Contribute to a culture of innovation and teamwork
• Push the boundaries of what's possible to create better experiences for our users
• Lead UI technical solutions throughout the entire product lifecycle, from initial explorations through final design deliverables such as screen layouts, user interface elements, and prototypes
• Translate usability and field research findings into design/function improvements
• Communicate technology strategy and rationale to key stakeholders and project members
• Collaborate with UI/UIX teams to develop cross-product solutions
• Document AA.com front-end technology standards and procedures
• Produce and deliver final assets using HTML5, CSS3, JSP, Angular and JavaScript frameworks (jQuery, etc.) web components
• Work in an Agile team environment using two-week sprints for delivery of production quality code

Skill Sets Required:

• Proficient in markup coding by hand, specifically HTML5 and/or XHTML 1.0
• Proficient in CSS3, SASS/SCSS/LESS/COMPASS implementation and best practices
• Proficient in JavaScript development and frameworks such as jQuery
• Proficient in key Java technologies such as Java, Typescript, JSP, JSTL
• Proficient in responsive web design understanding (css media queries)
• Proficient in accessibility implementation using WGAC 2.0 and Section 508 standards

Nice To Haves:

• HTML5 web apps (jQuery Mobile, Sencha, etc.)