Web Developer (Front End) at Alicktish Limited

Details:

Job Description
We are looking for a Front-End Web Developer who is motivated to combine the art of design with the art of programming.
Responsibilities will include translation of the UI/UX design wire frames to actual code that will produce visual elements of the application.
You will work with the UI/UX designer and bridge the gap between graphical design and technical implementation, taking an active role on both sides and defining how the application looks as well as how it works.

Responsibilities

• Develop new user-facing features.
• Build reusable code and libraries for future use.
• Ensure the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs.
• Optimize application for maximum speed and scalability.
• Ensure that all user input is validated before submitting to the back-end.
• Collaborate with other team members and stakeholders.

Qualifications and Skills

• Basic understanding of server-side CSS pre-processing platforms, such as LESS and SASS.
• Proficient understanding of client-side scripting and JavaScript frameworks, including jQuery.
• Proficient understanding of web mark-up, including HTML5, CSS3.
• Good understanding of asynchronous request handling, partial page updates, and AJAX.
• Basic knowledge of image authoring tools, to be able to crop, resize, or perform small adjustments on an image. Familiarity with tools such as Gimp or Photoshop is a plus.
• Proficient understanding of cross-browser compatibility issues and ways to work around them.
• Proficient understanding of code versioning tools, such as Git / Mercurial / SVN.
• Make sure to mention any other framework, library, or any other technology related to your development stack.
• Good understanding of depending on the specific case, a developer should have the knowledge of advanced JavaScript libraries and frameworks, such as AngularJS, KnockoutJS, BackboneJS, ReactJS, DurandalJS etc

Additional Information
Person Specifics:

• Hands On! We are only looking for people who want to get their hands dirty and work in a scrappy startup environment
• Understands the ins and outs of web technologies
• Passionate about creating beautiful and functional web products
• Has a strong passion and motivation that is infectious
• Committed to delivering high-quality results, with cost-effective use of resources
• Flexible, determined, and displays enthusiasm
• Displays integrity and high personal ethical standards.