Front End Developer Job at Bixal

Responsibilities:

• Implement, test and maintain responsive websites using web development tools.
  • Create, improve and use wireframes, prototypes, user flows and design compositions to effectively communicate interaction ideas.
  • Collaborate with others to ensure designs are aligned with usability, accessibility, and web standards.
  • Work collaboratively with Bixal’s project teams and client stakeholders to understand and document their needs, schedules, timelines, etc.
  • Work with business users to gather requirements and write functional and technical specifications.
  • Advise and make recommendations to Bixal and client teams to accomplish goals and meet deadlines in an Agile environment.
  • Participate in the estimation and planning of iterative/agile releases.
  • Write clean, well-engineered code that conforms to accepted Drupal standards.
  • Conduct multiple levels of testing including cross-browser and platform functionality, responsiveness, accessibility, and performance.
  • Advise on the migration of legacy systems to a Drupal 8/9 enterprise architecture.
  • Advise on maintenance and enhancements of Drupal and web architecture.
  • Ensure websites meet all Federal regulatory guidance, including 508 and current web content accessibility guidelines (WCAG).
  • Facilitate and document troubleshooting of website software applications/configurations.
  • Interact with team to gather, define and analyze requirements to determine the most effective web technologies to satisfy business needs.
  • Recognize system deficiencies and implement effective solutions.
  • Provide technical leadership on small to medium-sized, well-defined projects.
  • Demonstrate thought leadership for internal teams and the community.
  • Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree.
  • 5+ years of demonstrated experience in web design and development including mobile and responsive design.
  • Ability to undergo and pass a government clearance.
  • Proficiency in writing quality HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript for a variety of content management systems and frameworks.
  • Experience in all aspects of the software development lifecycle, including design, functional and technical requirements, coding, debugging, testing, release, and operation support.
  • Experience with Agile Software Development Methodology.
  • Experience with software development best practices, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations.
  • Strong proficiency in developing/implementing content in Drupal core modules, contributed modules, custom modules, views, panels, blocks, templates, etc.
  • Experience with Developer/Build tools.
  • Firm understanding of component-based design and development including Pattern Lab and BEM.
  • Well-rounded knowledge of GIT version control and tools.
  • Ability to come up to speed on new technologies and ideas quickly and independently.
  • Working knowledge and hands-on experience with current technologies and web development tools, including Web Design Systems, JavaScript Frameworks, PHP and PHP Templating, API, Web Services, HTTPS, JSON, YAML, Twig, and XML.
  • Advanced knowledge of usability/accessibility standards in order to produce code compliant for Section 508 accessibility (may have access to development tools that aid in this process).

Nice to Haves:

• Experience with React, single page applications and static site generators
  • Familiarity with United States Web Design System (USWDS)

$100,000 - $110,000 a year

Perks & Benefits:

Competitive base salary

Flex hours

Work from home flexibility

401K with matching incentive

Parental Leave

Medical/dental/vision benefits

Flex Spending Account

Company provided short-term disability

Company provided life insurance

Commuter benefits

Generous PTO

11 Paid holidays

Professional development opportunities

New business referral bonus