Senior Front End Developer

Summary

Join AKQA as a Senior Frontend Developer for a 2-month freelance contract! This remote position, based out of the San Francisco studio but working West Coast hours, requires in-depth knowledge of HTML, CSS/Sass, and JavaScript. You will develop sophisticated digital experiences, working with a team of skilled professionals. The role demands expertise in JavaScript (Vanilla JS preferred), experience with various development tools, and a strong understanding of responsive and accessible web design. Candidates should have 5+ years of front-end development experience and excellent communication skills. Compensation is $2,400-$2,900 per week.

Requirements

• In-depth knowledge of HTML, CSS/Sass and JavaScript, and other web development/production tools
• Expert in JavaScript with an emphasis on Vanilla JS rather than helper libraries or frameworks
• Experience developing JavaScript components
• 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 with translating comps and wireframes into flexible and usable code
• Experience implementing pixel perfect designs across a broad range of browsers and devices
• 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
• Thrives when facing new challenges in improving client deliverables
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and able to interact professionally with a diverse group of people
• Boundlessly creative and relentlessly attentive to detail
• Candidates for this role must be able to work West Coast hours (PST)

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
• Work with fully remote teams

Preferred Qualifications

Eager to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment

Benefits

• Remote work
• $2,400 - $2,900 per week