Front-End Developer

A rapidly-growing company connecting consumers and businesses through powerful online experiences and targeted, proprietary technologies, is looking for a Front-End Developer. The selected candidate will be responsible for developing high-quality, reliable user-facing features and functionality using modern technologies. The company is creating software solutions to streamline the process of lead acquisition for vehicle insurance providers. It aims to build consumer trust by presenting potential leads with educational and easy-to-use policy purchasing tools. 

Job Responsibilities:

• Create, maintain, and debug front-end apps using the most up-to-date front-end libraries
• Create and maintain websites that make use of content management systems
• Give input on UI/UX ideas' technological viability
• Collaborate with other team members to identify potential front-end application scalability hurdles
• Create automated tests and other forms of validation to help with debugging and to prevent customer issues
• Participate in a collaborative development process that incorporates team and stakeholder participation
• Discover and investigate critical production problems as required
• Mentor and coach less experienced developers
• Train and share knowledge with development teams
• Plan and lead project and communication meetings with team members and project stakeholders

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science (or equivalent experience)
• At least 5+ years of experience working as a front-end developer
• 5+ years of demonstrated experience with front-end frameworks like React or Angular (Angular preferred) and the following related tools, technologies, and concepts: Typescript, Redux\NgRx, Observables (RxJS), SCSS/SASS, Progressive Web Applications, Angular Material, Bootstrap, or similar styling frameworks, and Karma testing framework
• Proven ability and initiative to learn and research new concepts, ideas, and technologies quickly
• Proficiency with version control tools, such as Git or SVN
• Basic understanding of Scrum and/or Agile software development values
• Solid understanding of working with common API protocols (REST, SOAP, etc.)
• Experience working with JSON, XML, and similar structures
• Proficiency with WordPress for website development, which will require an understanding of modern HTML, CSS, and JavaScript 
• Knowledge of common JavaScript libraries and PHP
• Experience with deploying and hosting a Progressive Web Application
• Experience with multivariate testing and related tools is nice to have
• Experience with deploying and hosting Progressive Web Application using a Cloud Platform (AWS preferred) is desirable
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Excellent leadership skills and a proven ability to work in a team-oriented, collaborative environment