Careers at DevHub

The Role

DevHub is seeking a skilled and innovative Frontend Web Developer to build exceptional websites for our customers.. This role is crucial in transforming design concepts into interactive, responsive, and high-performance web applications. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in frontend development, excellent problem-solving abilities, and a passion for creating engaging user experiences.

As the Frontend Web Developer, you will be responsible for developing and implementing web pages using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. You will collaborate closely with UX/UI designers to translate visual designs into functional web applications and work with backend developers to ensure seamless integration. You will also optimize website performance, maintain code quality, and stay updated with the latest frontend technologies and best practices. Additionally, you will perform cross-browser testing and debugging to ensure compatibility and functionality across various devices and browsers.

Who You Are

You are passionate about building exceptional web experiences, with a strong eye for detail and a commitment to code quality. Your creativity and problem-solving abilities are evident in your work as you bring designs to life with interactive and responsive web pages. You have excellent communication skills, allowing you to effectively collaborate with designers, developers, and other team members. Your proficiency in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, along with your experience in modern frameworks, enables you to create high-performance web applications. You thrive in a fast-paced environment, where your adaptability and technical expertise help you tackle challenges and deliver innovative solutions. Committed to excellence, you are dedicated to creating web applications that meet and exceed customer expectations and contribute to their success.

What You’ll Do:

• Collaborate with the design and customer success teams to transform visual designs into functional websites using the DevHub platform toolset.
• Develop clean, efficient, and well-structured HTML, CSS, and JavaScript code.
• Integrate customer brand guidelines into CSS styles to ensure consistency and adherence to customer specifications.
• Tailor templates and plugins to meet specific project requirements and enhance functionality.
• Optimize websites for compatibility across various browsers and mobile devices.
• Use JavaScript frameworks and libraries to implement interactive and dynamic website features.
• Work with internal teams via Asana, Slack, and Google Meetings, following DevHub best practices for communication and project management.
• Partner with the back-end development team to build front-end templates that utilize server-side functionality and data.
• Work with customer success teams to ensure designs are accurately implemented, meeting scope requirements and timelines.
• Perform extensive testing and debugging to ensure smooth functionality and optimal performance.
• Enhance page experiences using Google Core Web Vitals best practices, scores, and Lighthouse reports.
• Apply ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) and WCAG best practices and guidelines to customer projects as needed.
• Keep up-to-date with the latest trends and best practices in front-end web development and apply them to projects.
• Offer technical guidance and support to the team as needed, fostering a collaborative and knowledgeable work environment.

Requirements:

• 2+ years of experience in website development and building websites
• Strong proficiency in HTML and CSS
• Experience with theme development or HTML templating languages (i.e. WordPress, Shopify, Django, or Handlebars)
• Proficiency in responsive web design and mobile-first development.
• Experience with writing interactive Javascript (i.e. jQuery or Vanilla JS) to add interactions (hover, click events) to your HTML/CSS
• Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.
• Experience working and collaborating with teams in a dynamic, rapid-growth environment
• Amazing time management skills, with prior experience in a time-sensitive development environment
• Strong attention to detail and ability to implement pixel-perfect designs.
• Experience with Jinja/Django/Shopify templating languages is a plus
• Experience in SEO (Search engine optimization) or Local SEO best practices is a plus