Sitefinity Front End Developer

Americaneagle.Com - Des Plaines, IL

Full-time

Des Plaines, IL

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services

About the position

Americaneagle.com is a family-owned web design, development, and digital marketing agency with a passionate belief in the power of technology to positively transform business practices. Our focus is on helping customers grow and achieve success in the digital space. We cover a variety of different industries, including eCommerce, associations & nonprofits, government, healthcare, sports & entertainment, transportation, and more. The company was recently named by Built in Chicago as one of the best places to work and to Inc.com's list of 5000 fastest-growing private companies for the past eight years. We're looking for talented Sitefinity developers to join our team and help us build high-quality, cutting-edge websites. As a Sitefinity Front End Developer, you will be on the front lines with other Front End Developers (FEDs) building out strong code and sites. You will help build out standards and processes to ensure high quality work of all developers. Collaboration is key, as you will work with Project Managers and/or the Technical Lead to manage time estimates and ensure the completion accuracy of assigned project tasks. Your role will also involve reviewing designs and approaches for best practices in user experience (UX), creating compelling solutions and functionality that inspire users and meet business goals, and staying current on developing technologies to properly utilize them in your work.

Responsibilities

• Be on the front lines with other FEDs building out strong code and sites
• Help build out standards and processes to ensure high quality work of all developers
• Work with Project Managers and/or the Technical Lead to manage time estimates and completion accuracy of assigned project tasks
• Review designs and approaches for best practices in UX
• Create compelling solutions and functionality that inspire users and meet business goals
• Stay current on developing technologies and properly utilize them in your work

Requirements

• Minimum 4-5 years of experience in front-end technology
• 4 years with hands on experience in Sitefinity
• Expert knowledge of HTML nuances and proper semantics
• Expert skillset in JavaScript and strong knowledge of MV* JS frameworks
• Solid understanding of progressive enhancement, responsive design, accessibility and best UX/UI practices
• Ability to work within a team environment where design and production are a collaborative effort
• Strong understanding of the WCAG specification and accessibility approaches
• Experienced in handling REST APIs
• Background in page speed and rendering efficiency testing and remediation
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with team members and clients
• Experience working within a source control environment (e.g. Git)
• Experience building and compiling CSS with Sass, Less, or PostCSS
• Comfortable with build tools on Node.js
• Must be self-driven to stay up-to-date on the trends and techniques in a changing industry
• Degree in Computer Science, Interactive Media Design, Web Design & Development or related certification from a recognized training organization

Nice-to-haves

• Solid understanding of progressive enhancement, responsive design, accessibility and best UX/UI practices
• Knowledge of backend languages of .NET and/or PHP
• Ability and commitment to training, mentoring, and working with other designers and developers
• Experience in working on PWA projects
• Experience in automated testing tools such as Puppeteer, Selenium, etc.

Benefits

• Generous compensation and benefits package
• Energetic work environment
• Opportunities to further develop skills
• Focus on good work-life balance