Front-End Developer

Company: Interactive Strategies
Location: Washington
Posted on: February 25, 2021

Job Description:

At Interactive Strategies, our developers are the glue that unite great design with solid technology. We're looking for candidates who understand that front-end development is about more than CSS and JavaScript skills, but creativity and attention to detail. We involve our developers in all aspects of our projects - therefore we're looking for self-starters and passionate thinkers who can provide valuable ideas upfront and ensure that design concepts can be implemented effectively. We don't use bloated frameworks like Bootstrap or Foundation and pride ourselves on delivering lean, sleek web experiences.Who are we?We're a well-respected interactive agency in downtown DC. Known for our deep strategic thinking, we create comprehensive web experiences that span across channels (web, mobile and social). Innovation is at the core of our colleague relationships and client work - not just for the sake of innovation, but to elevate the end-users' experiences and exceed our clients' unique goals.RequirementsAs a front-end developer at Interactive Strategies, we care most about the passion and talent you bring to the table. With that being said, we would like you to have the following experience* 4+ years experience building complex, large-scale projects* Proven, demonstrable knowledge of standards-compliant, responsive, HTML, CSS and JavaScript* A portfolio showcasing your skillset* Demonstrated experience with responsive coding techniques and patterns* Strong understanding of usability and accessibility issues across all device types* Experience with CSS preprocessors (SCSS, Sass, Less)* Skilled with Sketch and/or Adobe Creative Suite for preparing and extracting assets* A good eye for clean design and typographyHighly Desired* Experience with git for version control* Experience with package managers (Yarn, npm, Composer)* Experience with build tools/task runners (Gulp, Webpack, Grunt)* Experience integrating with PHP/MySQL, Drupal, and WordPress* Experience with JavaScript MVC frameworks (React, Vue.js, Ember, Angular)* Back-end development experienceNOTE To be considered for this position, you must include a link to your portfolio in your resume or cover letter.Qualities You PossessWhile we value your front-end development skills, your ability to thrive in our environment is equally as important. We're looking for a candidate with the following characteristics* Someone with that canny ability to always think one step ahead to stop problems before they happen* Excellent communication skills and easy to work with* Ability to apply creative thinking to technology issues and problem solving* Curiosity to learn about new web technologies and approaches* A team player who enjoys collaborating with others* Well-organized and able to work under deadlines and multiple projects* A highly motivated self-starterBenefitsBE HAPPYWe have a simple motto when it comes to company culture, "Everyone deserves to come to work and be happy." This means a few things (1) we care as much about quality as we do about budgets, (2) we find the strengths in each employee and nurture them, (3) we encourage a culture that values innovation and creative freedom, and (4) we want you to have fun while you're at the office . We may be an agency, but we understand that you have a life outside of work.Benefits Include* Company-paid health and dental insurance* Profit sharing* 3+ weeks vacation/sick time from day one; 4+ weeks after year 3* Short-term and long-term disability* 401k with employer match* New business referral bonus* Professional development opportunities

Keywords: Interactive Strategies, Washington DC , Front-End Developer, IT / Software / Systems , Washington, DC