Location - DFW TX
Duration - 6+ months
Job Description
This Front-end Developer (FED) will provide direction for the future development of all front-end technologies (CSS2/3, HTML5/XHTML, DOM, JavaScript, JSP Tiles, etc.) used by client. It is essential to have a flexible attitude and excellent communication skills. This person will work closely with business owners, product owners, business analysts, project managers, UX Leads, graphic designers, and J2EE developers/tech leads using the Agile project methodology.
This FED will be responsible for establishing and executing the User Experience Front End Technology vision using industry best practices and standards for client user interface (UI) development. Key job duties
·Contribute to a culture of innovation and teamwork
·Push the boundaries of whats possible to create better experiences for our users
·Lead UI technical solutions throughout the entire product lifecycle, from initial explorations through final design deliverables such as screen layouts, user interface elements, and prototypes
·Translate usability and field research findings into design/function improvements
·Communicate technology strategy and rationale to key stakeholders and project member(s)
·Collaborate with AA.com Interactive Marketing and Publishing teams to develop cross-product solutions
·Document AA.com front-end technology standards and procedures
·Produce and deliver final assets using HTML5, CSS3, JSP and JavaScript frameworks (jQuery, etc.) for AA.com
·Work in an Agile team environment using two week sprints for delivery of production quality code
Skill sets required
·Proficient in markup coding by hand, specifically HTML5 and/or XHTML 1.0
·Proficient in CSS3, SASS/SCSS/LESS/COMPASS implementation and best practices
Proficient in JavaScript coding of jQuery plugins or similar JavaScript frameworks