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Senior Front End Web Developer

Roberts Recruiting, Boston, MA, United States


Job Title

We are looking for individuals with strong backgrounds in developing responsive consumer facing websites and web applications with a mobile-first approach. Ideal candidates are passionate and experienced front-end developers, with strong HTML, CSS skills and JavaScript, with experience with modern client-side frameworks.
Responsibilities

Developing and enhancing testable, robust web and mobile web applications.
Developing and adapting rich media ads, games, and a flexible ad Javascript framework.
Implement solutions from design teams while being mindful of good UI and UX.
Write and review code with an eye for quality, efficiency, portability, compliance to standards and stability.
Drive development of scalable, maintainable, high quality front-end frameworks and infrastructure.
Improve development life cycle towards improving developer productivity and reducing defects.
Provide leadership in product development and mentoring developers.
Work with QA to facilitate and improve testing.
Requirements

Expertise in HTML, CSS, Javascript and JavaScript frameworks.
Experience developing responsive web pages for mobile, tablet, and desktop.
Familiarity with Unix or Mac OS/X based systems and terminal commands.
Experience developing and testing for multiple browsers on a variety of platforms, including mobile browsers.
Ability to work independently, take ownership and provide leadership and mentoring.
Strong communication skills.
Desirable Experience

js.
Ruby/Rails
Middleman
Haml, Sass, Compass
Test-driven development, esp. using Jasmine, Capistrano and/or RSpec
Agile methodologies
Comp & Benefits

Competitive comp based on experience level
Healthcare HMO & PPO
Stock options and 401k
Flexible Spending and Transit Reimbursement Accounts