Coast Guard Community Services Command - Chesapeake, VA
posted 2 months ago
The Front End Web Developer position at the Coast Guard Community Services Command involves developing and maintaining the front end of the organization's e-commerce website. The role is crucial in ensuring an engaging and intuitive user experience for visitors. The developer will perform highly structured work assignments aimed at enhancing their knowledge and skills for higher-level tasks, which include designing, documenting, programming, testing, and installing new application systems or modifying existing ones. Key responsibilities include implementing user interfaces using technologies such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, JQuery, and Liquid. The developer will optimize web pages for maximum speed and scalability, ensuring cross-browser compatibility and addressing any layout issues that may arise. Conducting code reviews and providing constructive feedback to peers is also a significant part of the role. The developer will troubleshoot and debug issues, ensuring that the site remains compliant with ADA standards and analyzing website performance using tools like Google Analytics. Collaboration is a key aspect of this position, as the developer will work closely with designers, back-end developers, and other stakeholders to create responsive, high-performance web pages. They will also collaborate with the UX/UI team to translate designs and wireframes into high-quality code and with the marketing team to implement and track website analytics and A/B testing. Staying updated with the latest industry trends, tools, and technologies is essential for continual improvement in the development process and user experience. Other duties may be assigned as necessary.