Sr. Front End UI Developer

Unclassified - Orlando, FL

Full-time - Mid Level

Orlando, FL

About the position

As a Front End (UI) Software Engineer, you will be responsible for building and supporting client web and mobile applications using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Java. This role emphasizes creating performant and scalable code for various digital projects, focusing on user interface and experience. You will collaborate across multiple business and IT areas to deliver cross-platform, browser software applications that are responsive or mobile-native. The position requires developing sophisticated digital experiences while guiding and leading other senior engineers to deliver robust and innovative solutions.

Responsibilities

• Develop functional and appealing web applications based on usability/user experience.
• Use a combination of markup languages to write web pages or responsive sites.
• Write functional requirement documents and specifications for UI.
• Create quality mock-ups and prototypes.
• Assist back-end developers in coding and troubleshooting translations.
• Create cascading style sheets (CSS) that are consistent across all browsers and platforms.
• Maintain graphic standards and brand guidelines throughout the product's interface.
• Stay up-to-date on emerging technologies.
• Promote usability best practices and industry standards (W3C, WCAG, ADA, etc.).

Requirements

• BS or MS in Computer Information Systems, Interaction Design, Graphic Design, Information Design, Human-Computer Interaction or equivalent visual arts design degree or equivalent work experience.
• Expertise in business web application development, user interface design principles, and web standards.
• Provide technical guidance to creative teams regarding possible technical solutions for client projects.
• Experience translating comps and wireframes into flexible and usable code templates.
• Strong knowledge in the capabilities and limitations of modern web browsers and UI frameworks.
• Expert-level skill in hand-coding HTML/CSS/JS with knowledge of HTML5 feature set and major JavaScript libraries and frameworks.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with Section 508/Accessibility practices, W3C standards, etc.
• Exposure to native mobile application development for iOS or Android platforms.
• Experience with Photoshop, Illustrator, front-end technologies such as Flash or ActionScript.
• Experience delivering websites that adhere to SEO/Accessibility best practices.
• Experience in specific modern web technologies including ASP.Net, Java, Spring, HTML 5, CSS, and relational databases.