Unreal Gigs is hiring: Front-End Developer (The UX Innovator) in Austin

Introduction:

Are you a front-end wizard with a passion for building visually stunning, highly interactive user interfaces? Do you thrive in environments where your creativity and attention to detail shape the user experience of cutting-edge web applications? If you're passionate about creating intuitive, responsive, and delightful user experiences, then our client has the perfect role for you. We’re looking for a Front-End Developer (aka The UX Innovator) to join our dynamic team, where you’ll be responsible for bringing design visions to life and creating seamless, engaging web interfaces.

As a Front-End Developer at our client, you’ll work closely with designers, product managers, and back-end developers to ensure that our web applications are not only functional but also visually appealing and easy to use. This is your opportunity to play a key role in crafting digital experiences that delight users and push the boundaries of what's possible.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Front-End Development:

• Build and maintain responsive, high-performance web applications using modern JavaScript frameworks like React, Angular, or Vue.js. You’ll ensure that the UI is intuitive, responsive, and pixel-perfect, providing a seamless experience across all devices.

• Collaboration with Designers:
• Work closely with UI/UX designers to translate visual mockups, wireframes, and prototypes into high-quality, fully functional code. You’ll ensure that the designs come to life in the browser, maintaining fidelity and optimizing for performance.
• User-Centric Focus:
• Implement front-end features with a focus on usability and user experience. You’ll optimize layouts, interactions, and workflows to provide a smooth, engaging experience for end-users.
• Performance Optimization:
• Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks to ensure fast load times, smooth interactions, and minimal lag. You’ll optimize images, scripts, and CSS to achieve the best performance without sacrificing design quality.
• Cross-Browser Compatibility and Responsive Design:
• Ensure that web applications are fully responsive and compatible across various browsers and devices. You’ll test and troubleshoot UI issues to ensure consistent functionality and appearance on all platforms.
• Collaboration with Back-End Developers:
• Partner with back-end developers to integrate front-end components with APIs and server-side logic. You’ll ensure seamless communication between the front-end and back-end to provide a smooth user experience.
• Maintainability and Code Quality:
• Write clean, maintainable, and reusable code. You’ll follow coding standards, perform code reviews, and contribute to best practices that ensure the long-term maintainability of the front-end codebase.

Requirements

Required Skills:

• Front-End Technologies: Proficiency in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, with hands-on experience in modern JavaScript frameworks like React, Angular, or Vue.js. You have a deep understanding of how to create responsive layouts using CSS Grid, Flexbox, and media queries.
• UI/UX Focus: A strong eye for design and attention to detail, with a focus on user experience. You understand how to implement complex UI components and can ensure a smooth, intuitive user experience across various devices.
• Version Control and Collaboration Tools: Experience with Git and version control systems, as well as collaboration tools like Jira, Trello, or Slack. You’re comfortable working in an Agile environment and contributing to sprints.
• Problem-Solving and Debugging: Strong debugging skills, with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve front-end performance and browser compatibility issues. You enjoy finding creative solutions to challenges that enhance the user experience.
• Responsive and Mobile-First Design: Expertise in building mobile-first, responsive web applications that look and perform well on all devices, from desktop to mobile.

Educational Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Web Development, or a related field. Equivalent experience in front-end development is also valued.
• Certifications or additional coursework in web development, UI/UX design, or JavaScript frameworks are a plus.

Experience Requirements:

• 3+ years of experience in front-end development, with a strong portfolio of projects showcasing your ability to design and build responsive, user-friendly web applications.
• Proven experience with modern JavaScript frameworks and libraries, as well as experience working with RESTful APIs or GraphQL.
• Experience working closely with designers to implement UI/UX designs in a way that balances aesthetics with performance.

Benefits

• Health and Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans with low co-pays and premiums.
• Paid Time Off: Competitive vacation, sick leave, and 20 paid holidays per year.
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible work schedules and telecommuting options.
• Professional Development: Opportunities for training, certification reimbursement, and career advancement programs.
• Wellness Programs: Access to wellness programs, including gym memberships, health screenings, and mental health resources.
• Life and Disability Insurance: Life insurance and short-term/long-term disability coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential counseling and support services for personal and professional challenges.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Financial assistance for continuing education and professional development.
• Community Engagement: Opportunities to participate in community service and volunteer activities.
• Recognition Programs: Employee recognition programs to celebrate achievements and milestones.