Front End Developer

About the position

Position: Front End Developer Number of hours: 20 hours/week to start Schedule: EST Tasks required: Work with the client to create functional React components in the context of a larger project Maintain codebase and make ongoing adjustments focused on usability and quality-of-life improvements Create visual mockups of new components before implementing and create lightweight specifications of expected behaviors from client descriptions Test (and develop automated tests for) expected functionality Communicate with Fullstack/Backend personnel as necessary to ensure end-to-end functionality Complete other ad hoc tasks within the scope of software project development Requirements: Proven work experience as a Front End Developer or a relevant role is required Working experience with React Hooks and Tailwind CSS Hobby-level experience with game development or mobile app development is an advantage Ability to use client input to create functional, creative and user-friendly web pages Ability to create and test mobile-friendly and responsive layouts Experience with graphic design applications such as Adobe Illustrator Comfortable with Git, GitHub, and code review practices Experience with one or more frontend animation libraries is highly preferred Understanding of key website design principles and SEO optimization Outstanding English communication and interpersonal abilities Self-disciplined and organized; able to consistently perform with limited supervision