Senior Developer

Summary

Join AKQA's proactive talent search for a future Senior Front End Developer role on a 3-month project (with potential extension). This remote position, based in Mexico, requires in-depth knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, along with expertise in Vanilla JS and experience with various development tools and methodologies. Candidates should possess 5+ years of front-end development experience, excellent communication skills, and a creative approach to problem-solving. The role involves working with fully remote teams and requires fluency in English. Visa transfers or sponsorships are not offered, and candidates must reside in Mexico and be available to work US West Coast hours.

Requirements

• In-depth knowledge of HTML, CSS and JavaScript, and other web development/production tools
• Expert in JavaScript with an emphasis on Vanilla JS rather than helper libraries or frameworks
• Experience with templates and task automation including NPM and webpack
• Advanced knowledge of responsive web design
• Experience developing accessible UI interfaces to WCAG 2.1 AA and higher
• Experience using version control software(git) in multi-developer team
• Experience with sketch and photoshop
• Experience with developing large customer-facing websites
• Experience working with fully remote teams
• 5+ years’ experience working as a front-end developer
• Experience with web application development
• Able to articulate their ideas to a team
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and able to interact professionally with a diverse group of people
• Ability to work US West Coast hours (PST)
• Reside in Mexico
• Ability to work and communicate using business-level English

Responsibilities

• Participate in the creation of sophisticated digital experiences
• Develop innovative technical solutions
• Work with a team of highly skilled people
• Independently develop JavaScript prototypes which includes research and proof of concept development
• Translate comps and wireframes into flexible and usable code
• Implement pixel perfect designs across a broad range of browsers and devices

Preferred Qualifications

• Eager to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Thrives when facing new challenges in improving client deliverables
• Boundlessly creative and relentlessly attentive to detail