Senior Front-End Developer

Job Title: Front End Developer (Senior) Job Type: Contract Location: Dublin — Hybrid (3 days a week) Duration: 1 Year The Role A Front-End Developer (Senior) is expected to have a deep understanding of front-end technologies such as React JS, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript/Typescript. They should also have deep expertise in accessibility standards, WCAG 2.1, screen readers, experience collaborating with designers and back-end developers and be able to optimize applications for performance and responsiveness. Your responsibilities • Responsible for the front-end build of responsive web sites. • Develop modern web applications and own the quality of the React, HTML, CSS and JavaScript/Typescript. • Ensure security by design principles, GDPR and accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1) requirements in front end code delivery. • Build and maintain applications both on premises and on the cloud (Azure). • Build unit tests and ensure code quality. • Utilize modern frameworks and libraries to transform the customer experience. • Utilize automation, CI/CD and agile delivery methodology. • Provide website maintenance and enhancements. • Write functional requirement documents and specifications. • Create quality prototypes to tight timelines. • Assist back-end developers with coding and troubleshooting. • Maintain graphic standards and branding throughout the product’s interface. • Promote usability best practices. • Develop user-friendly web pages using a variety of programming languages. • Develop high-quality mockups and design different prototypes. • Develop high-quality graphics and visual elements. • Optimize web-based applications for maximum speed. • Develop new user-facing features. • Build reusable code and libraries for future use • Review the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs • Utilize markup languages like HTML to create user-friendly web pages • Develop digital product application requirements and understand success metrics. • Work closely on a cross functional team with other roles such as Back-end developers, Project Managers, web designers, QA, etc. • Lead web projects, of various sizes, from concept to implementation, including weighing in on key architectural decisions • Provide technical leadership and mentor junior team members or act as a subject matter expert (SME) in a particular technology • Participate in Agile/Scrum Software Development Life Cycle • Lead code and architecture reviews Essential skills/knowledge/experience • 8+ years of experience as a Front-end Developer. • 8+ years of development experience with ReactJS, JavaScript, Typescript, CSS3, HTML5. In depth technical experience on accessibility standards, WCAG 2.1 and screen readers. • 8+ years of experience with Responsive Design, grid frameworks (Bootstrap, Foundation, etc.), and developing on multi-platform/multi-browser compatibility (IE 10+, Chrome, Firefox, and Safari). Knowledge of human-computer interaction design and leading practices. Experience with integrating with REST / APIs and microservices. Experience with unit testing of UI (automation of testing desirable). Knowledge of front-end security best practices. Basic understanding of server-side CSS pre-processing platforms, such as LESS and SASS. Proficient understanding of client-side scripting and JavaScript frameworks, including jQuery. Proficient understanding of cross-browser compatibility issues and ways to work around them. Proficient understanding of code versioning tools such as Git / Mercurial / SVN. In-depth understanding of the entire web development process (design, development and deployment). Experience developing for mobile and tablet platforms. Experience with data visualization development (D3, Bokeh, Javascript). Good understanding of advanced JavaScript libraries and frameworks, such as AngularJS, KnockoutJS, BackboneJS, DurandalJS etc. Understanding of layout aesthetics. Excellent knowledge of browser troubleshooting and debugging practices and techniques. Knowledge of graphics software such as Adobe Suite, Photoshop etc. Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Great time-management skills. Great interpersonal and communication skills Significant experience in Software Development and Agile Methodologies. Significant experience in front end development frameworks e.g. Angular, VUE etc. Significant Experience in CI/CD and DevSecOps platforms. Experience in Cloud Technologies and Platforms e.g. Azure. Experience in incident, change management and transition processes. Reporting, documentation/writing skills. Excellent Organizational skills. Experience with a wide range of IT environments, platforms and applications. IT Qualification - Degree or equivalent work experience.