About Woodridge

Woodridge Software is a team of 50 developers and designers that build complicated custom mobile and web applications for enterprises across a diverse set of industries including Financial Services, Healthcare, Cybersecurity, Education, Non-Profits, Cleantech, and Government. At Woodridge, you’ll enjoy the variety that comes with working for a consulting firm, the stimulation of working with smart colleagues, and the work/life balance that comes with not working on evenings and weekends. Our employees value the different technologies they get to work with. We are located right off I-70 in Golden.

The Front End Software Engineer will be a core member of the Woodridge development team and will be an important contributor in delivering quality software to our clients (client interaction will be expected).

Job Functions

• Develop functional and appealing web and mobile applications by translating UX wireframes to actual code that will produce the visual elements of the applications
• Provide website maintenance and enhancements
• Create functional demos and prototypes
• Assist back-end developers with coding and troubleshooting
• Create and maintain cascading style sheets (CSS) that are consistent across all browsers and platforms
• Responsible for applying look & feel to websites using scalable responsive techniques.
• Maintain graphic standards and branding throughout a project’s interface
• Stay up-to-date on emerging technologies
• Promote usability and accessibility best practices

The primary qualification is that you are bright and have good front end web development skills. Successful candidates, however, typically have the following:

• 2 years website development experience including experience with responsive website development and best practices
• Strong knowledge of CSS and semantic HTML. Experience with Sass preferred.
• General Javascript knowledge 
• Photoshop experience and familiarity with Foundation a plus
• Understanding of and experience with Git
• Experience with accessibility, animation, design systems, or style guides is a plus.
• Clean well-commented/documented code with a strong drive to create engaging user experiences
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Understanding of common software project management and development practices
• Ability to help define and meet deadlines; know how long it will take you do x, y, and z
• Bachelors or Masters degree in Web Design, Computer Science, Information Systems, Graphic Design, or equivalent experience

Culture

We work hard to have a good time both in and out of the office. Some of the perks include:

• Reimbursement for weekly team lunches held every Friday
• Monthly Burger Councils
• Quarterly team-building event (e.g. go-karting, laser tag, skiing, disc golf, indoor skydiving)
• 18 vacation days the first year, 21 vacation days the second year, 25 after three years
• Reasonable weekly hours target

Awards

In the past year, Woodridge has won several awards that illustrate our high growth and great company culture. 

• An Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Company in America
• Colorado Companies to Watch Winner
• COBiz Top Woman-Owned Company
• COBiz Top Software Company Winner
• DBJ Fast 50 Winner
• DBJ Best Places to Work

This is a full-time, salaried position, not an hourly or contract position.

All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States (no sponsorship available)