USAC - WORDPRESS AND FRONT-END DEVELOPER II

THE OVERALL PURPOSE OF POSITION:

• The purpose of this position is to provide build application and web front-ends based on requirements from Stakeholder Engagement, programs, UX and designers. 

SCOPE OF WORK

• The position’s SCOPE OF WORK include the following:
  • Responsible for support of critical business functions through the development, implementation, and maintenance of web front ends, including adaptation of COTS products to meet the business requirements.
  • Create organizational website with WordPress framework and front-end development technologies.
  • Build reusable code and component/pattern libraries using HTML5, CSS, CSS3, SCSS, JavaScruipt, React.JS
  • Skilled in Front-End development framework and process from UX design to web component delivery.
  • Lead and Contribute web front end expertise to multiple projects and ensure that specifications are met.
  • Some combination of JavaScript frameworks, such as DurandaJS, Angular, Gulp, Webpack, ReactJS, AJAX
  • Experience creating accessible forms (using ARIA), with client-side form validation (JavaScript).
  • Represent the IT department in terms of front-end development in coordination with other departments.
  • Experience with a collaboration platform and code repository control.
  • Build reusable code and libraries for future use.
  • Ensure the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs.
  • Optimize application for maximum speed and scalability.
  • A commitment to Lean principles, including rapid prototyping for user testing.
  • Baseline understanding of server-side CSS pre-processing platforms, such as LESS and SASS
  • Baseline understanding of WCAG compliance as it applies to front-end code
  • Basic knowledge of image authoring tools, to be able to crop, resize, or perform small adjustments on an image. Familiarity with tools such as Gimp or Photoshop is a plus.
  • Proficient understanding of cross-browser compatibility issues and ways to work around them.
  • Good understanding of SEO principles and ensuring that application will adhere to them.
  • Design, code, test, debug, maintain, and document web front end customizations. Participate in peer-reviews. 
  • Follow established accessibility and W3C standards and procedures. Contribute towards the improvement.
  • Work as part of web development teams across enterprise
  • Perform other duties, as assigned.

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• EXPERIENCE: - .NET/SHAREPOINT                                                              
  • 4 – 6 years of experience in WordPress framework,  CMS,                                                                         
  • 4 – 6 years of experience in XML, JavaScript, CSS, HTML, HTML5                                                   
  • 3 – 5 years of experience in Accessibility standards and tools (ARIA)                                                   
  • 3 – 5 years of experience in Web Services, ReactJS, Angular, Angular2, Webpack, Gulp                       
  • 3 – 5 years of experience in Bootstrap (or similar platform)                                                                      
  • 4 – 6 years of experience in Technical Documentation                                                                              

SPECIAL SKILLS

• • Analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to develop solutions to problems
  • Ability to lead and conduct design reviews, code reviews and technical assessment
  • Developing and/or creating new or more effective ideas, approaches, etc.
  • Developing and formulating short-range plans/decisions
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills