Front End Web Developer Pittsburgh PA

Front End Web Developer

 

 

Job ID: Job-2705

Job Title:      Front End Web Developer

location:       Pittsburgh PA

Jobtype:        Permanent

Rate:   $85K - $100K

Primary Skills:

Description:   

Create a compelling user experience for a retailer portal and consumer engagement platform. You will work closely with Agile team members to understand business requirements, vet design ideas internally and with customers, develop user interfaces and the back-end server calls that support them, and test your creations with an off-shore team and customers.

 

Responsibilities

•  Deliver simple, engaging, and empowering user experiences that fulfill stated business requirements, project goals, and product vision.

•  Work with various teams within the organization to gain an understanding of project goals and user needs, producing prototypes to guide project development.

•  Utilize front-end development skills to extend prototypes into workable software.

•  Collaborate with product owners, customers, software engineers, and testers to enable the design process, and help to solve design problems as they arise

•  Participate in concept development for new product features.

•  Contribute toward the establishment and documentation of User Experience/User Interface patterns while designing new web product offerings.

 

Position Requirements

Formal Education & Certification

•  Degree in computer science, information systems, design or another similar discipline is required.

•  An advanced degree in one of these fields is a plus.

 

Knowledge & Experience

•  Solid programming experience with HTML 5, CSS, Ajax, and Javascript.

•  Strong understanding of mobile platforms, particularly iOS and Android.

•  Experience with jQuery and ext js is a huge plus.

•  Strong online portfolio demonstrating design and development savvy.

•  Understanding of the limitations of web and mobile, with approaches/ideas to flex those boundaries.

•  Be in sync with recent design standards and trends.

•  Formal education in interaction design a huge plus.

•  Ability to determine the feasibility of projects in a fast paced deadline driven environment.

•  Ability to anticipate problems proactively and take appropriate actions to mitigate negative impact.

•  Prior mobile development experience, particularly as it applies to gaming, is a plus.

•  Prior experience with HTML 5 Canvas and CSS3 Animation is a plus

•  Exposure to iterative and incremental agile software development methodology.

•  Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud or CS6 (Illustrator, Photoshop, Fireworks) is preferred.

 

Personal Attributes

•  Ability to set and manage priorities judiciously.

•  Ability to work under pressure.

•  Ability to anticipate problems proactively and take appropriate actions to mitigate negative impact.

•  Excellent written and oral communication skills.

•  Exceptionally self-motivated and directed.

•  Keen attention to detail.

•  Superior analytical, evaluative, and problem-solving abilities.

•  Ability to operate in a team-oriented, collaborative environment with an off-shore testing team.

 

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PAID RELOCATION. NO OVERSEAS RESUMES. NO 3RD PARTIES. Applicants for employment in the US must possess work authorization which does not require sponsorship from the employer for a visa.

 

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