Front-End Web Developer

Job Description: Senior Frontend developer Duration: 6 months contract (potential extension) Rate: $45 - $52 w2 hourly Location: Chicago, IL (remote) We are looking for Senior Frontend developer with traditional frontend experience plus React JS , who can independently work with minimal support from the team. PURPOSE: A good front end developer should always be interested in learning about new technologies and understand that "frameworks" come and go, but having a good foundation in basics like JavaScript and CSS and the underlying concepts that drive each will allow you to thrive in a new technology where others might struggle. POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES: • Implement guest facing user experiences using a mix of front end technologies based in JavaScript and CSS. • Work with UX team to implement responsive designs that follow a "mobile-first" methodology. • Adhere to coding standards to write code that is understandable by everyone on the team. • Write unit tests that emphasize "quality" over "line coverage". • Communicate with other developers both on your team and other teams throughout the organization. • Visual "eye" for breaking down a "comp" into its individual UI components in order to articulate the implementation details when requested. EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science (CS) related field or equivalent work/academic experience. Good foundation with both JavaScript and CSS. • Minimum 1 year experience developing responsive websites. PREFERRED SKILLS: • Know just enough of 1 or more JavaScript frameworks such as React or Angular • Experience working with CSS preprocessors such as LESS or SASS. • Understanding of source control management systems such as Git. LI-REMOTE PCIT