Front End Web Developer

Summary

Join Granicus as a Full Stack Web Developer and contribute to the development and maintenance of our cloud-based web applications and platforms. You will work remotely as part of our Costa Rica team, collaborating with a CMS Lead Developer and Project Manager. Responsibilities include building and maintaining websites, creating admin tools, testing functionality, managing timelines, and updating project notes. This role requires advanced understanding of front-end and back-end technologies, including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and SQL databases. Experience with various web development tools and techniques is essential. The position requires residency and work authorization in Costa Rica and full English-Spanish bilingualism. A portfolio showcasing your work is required for application.

Requirements

• 1+ years of professional web development experience
• Experience with HTML5, CSS3, and Vainilla JS
• Solid understanding of server-side vs client-side rendering
• Experience using browser developer tools to debug front-end issues with styling and logic errors
• Experience with tools and techniques for optimizing load times, rendering performance, and efficient asset management
• Solid understanding of responsive design, mobile-first development, and cross-browser compatibility
• Experience with SQL databases
• Reside in, and have a permanent right to work status for, Costa Rica
• Be fully bilingual English
• Resume submissions must be in English and needs to include a Hyperlink to a Portfolio, website, blog or GitHub for examples / demonstrations of your work
• Advanced level understanding of front and back end ,full-stack web development (to include HTML, Server Side Programming concepts, T-SQL, and JavaScript)
• Advanced understanding of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and MongoDB

Responsibilities

• Work with a CMS Lead Developer to complete client contracts and projects
• Work with CMS Project Manager to receive appropriate application data from clients
• Create CMS admin tools and widgets as required for project
• Test all completed work to ensure proper and error free functionality
• Complete all programming tasks while following company code standards
• Complete and respond to all change requests from client, CMS Project Manager or CMS Lead Developer
• Manage timelines in order to provide on time delivery for all work
• Update all ticket and project notes and statuses daily within the internal SimpleView CRM system
• Maintain accurate time records
• Understand the full lifecycle of a project from creating a new instance of the Simpleview to launching a website
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of our starter templates, internal tools, and component libraries via reporting issues and submitting pull requests in GitHub
• Complete all programming tasks while following company code standards
• Responsible for Granicus information security by appropriately preserving the Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability (CIA) of Granicus information assets in accordance with the company's information security program
• Responsible for ensuring the data privacy of our employees and customers, their data, as well as taking all required privacy training in a timely manner, in accordance with company policies

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with Microsoft SQL Server at least basic knowledge ASP.NET
• Experience with advanced CSS techniques, including, but not limited to Flexbox, Grid, Media/Container Queries, Custom Properties, and animations
• In-depth understanding of modern JavaScript features such as async/await, closures, higher-order functions, and the event loop
• Solid understanding of web performance optimization techniques, including lazy loading, code splitting, and asset optimization
• Solid understanding of Core Web Vitals and the techniques to build with deference to them
• Solid understanding of the principles of progressive enhancement
• Ability to read and interpret error logs to diagnose and resolve issues effectively
• Excellent time management and time tracking skills
• Ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Proficiency in providing regular project updates, reporting progress, and communicating effectively about project timelines and any potential challenges
• Strong problem-solving communication skills, including the ability to articulate challenges, propose effective solutions, and collaborate with team members to implement resolutions
• Familiarity with version control software (Git and/or SVN)
• Demonstrated ability to produce clear and thorough documentation, including writing well-commented code
• Experience with Jira, SCRUM/Agile development
• Demonstrated commitment to staying up to date with relevant trends, tools, best practices, and changes in your field required
• Demonstration of innovative thinking and problem-solving skills
• Experience with branching, merging, and resolving conflicts to maintain codebase integrity

Benefits

Remote work