Front End Developer
Do you like getting your hands dirty in a variety of web projects? Do you enjoy the satisfaction of working on a range of projects, and solving technical puzzles quickly? If you are a versatile developer who has a passion for building clean, accessible websites using popular CMSs, we want to meet you.
At iFactory, you will join a team of friendly and talented experts in web design, web development, information architecture, user experience, and strategy. You will work on projects for leading clients in higher education, publishing, non-profit, and healthcare. Some of our developers work in our open office in downtown Boston; some of our developers work out of our office in Maine. We are open to developers working remotely. We have a top-notch project management team, weekly company lunches, excellent benefits, good work-life balance, and a flat organizational model—all of which make it easy to come in and code.
Responsibilities:
- Develop the front end for sites in Drupal and possibly other content management systems.
- Translate Sketch mockups into valid, standards-compliant HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript/jQuery.
- Prototype responsive designs, animations, and other interactive moments.
- Collaborate with designers to create great experiences.
- Communicate with clients and team members about best practices for building efficient, extensible, standards-based websites.
Required Skills:
- HTML5
- CSS3
- JavaScript / jQuery
- Fluid responsive design
- Performance optimization
- Accessibility (Section 508, WCAG 2.0)
- Web standards
Nice-to-Have Skills:
- Drupal
- PHP / MySQL
- Version Control (we use git)
- Performance optimization
- Front end frameworks (Foundation, Bootstrap)
- Sass / Less
- WordPress
- Other CMS Platforms
Qualities:
- Can write clean, organized code
- Ability to explain approaches
- Good sense of technical judgment
- Problem solver
- An eye for clean design
- Ability to handle multiple projects
- Self-directed
- Agency experience a plus
Experience:
- 2+ years as a web developer in a professional setting
Please send resume and at least 3 code samples.
We are only considering candidates who are available to work on-site occasionally. iFactory/RDW Group, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Minority candidates are encouraged to apply. Apply to jobs@ifactory.com.
Job Type: Full-time