The Front-End Developer (FED) is responsible for completing front-end tasks and providing support to web applications. The FED is able to work independently in basic tasks, assuming ownership for the design and programming required. For more complex work, this individual will rely on existing designs and seek guidance from more senior positions. The FED should also be able to provide constant progress status to a senior level as needed and estimates for his tasks, that must be approved by his senior or technology lead of the current project.

A FED works with web applications and a variety of front-end technologies including HTML5, JavaScript and CSS.

You will: 

• Collaborate in implementing data exchange between application layers via AJAX
• Works closely with Creative, Business, Technology and QA teams to ensure quality and punctual web development
• Translates graphical designs and wireframes into fully styled markup code
• Implements technical solutions following the Capability’s best practices
• Debugs or troubleshoots issues in existing web applications
• Provide feedback on policies and procedures when an opportunity for improvement exists
• Ensures concise and clear documentation is maintained by all peers for the projects as dictated by each Capability’s guidelines and best practices. 

You have: 

• English Proficiency (B2+, C1 reading, writing, and conversation)
• At least 2 years of experience working with Front-End technologies.
• Knowledge of Cross-browser and Responsive development
• Work experience designing and developing web applications using HTML, CSS and JavaScript.
• Understanding of recent development practices (Mobile First, MVC, Object Oriented development)
• Work experience with cross-browser and cross-device compatibility
• Proficiency using design tools (such as Photoshop, Illustrator, Figma and Sketch)
• Fluency in at least one major mainstream JavaScript – Vainilla.
• Knowledge of accessibility, data structures, metrics and KPI’s.
• Knowledge of ETL, Test and target.
• Knowledge of AB testing.
• Experience debugging or troubleshooting web applications, preferably using debugging tools such as browser-plugins, IDEs or debugging proxies.
• Understanding of web design patterns (e.g., model-view-controller, observer, etc.) and modern web design practices (eg. Responsive Web Design).
• Work experience with data transfer formats popular in web applications (eg. JSON, XML)
• Knowledge in accessibility and SEO best practices.
• Knowledge in CSS pre processors.

What We Offer:

• Maternity and parental leave extra days
• Competitive benefits packages
• Vacation, compassionate leave, sick days, and flex days
• Access to online services for families and new parents
• End-of-year closure days (not deducted from vacation balance)
• Diversity and Inclusion Board with 12 affinity groups
• Internal learning and development programs
• Enterprise-wide employee discounts
• And more…

At Critical Mass, we value our employees and offer competitive compensation and benefits packages. If you’re looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of our employees, we encourage you to apply for this exciting position today!

The Talent Team at Critical Mass is focused on ensuring we provide the best training, onboarding, and employee experience possible! Our new hires & employees are the future of our organization, and we want to set you up for long-term success. In an effort to do so, we expect our team to work from an office a minimum of 3 days a week.