Overall Objectives
The Developer will be responsible for implementing visual elements within our digital resources that support and promote usership. The Developer will combine the art of design and the science of programming to translate UI/UX design wireframes into code.
The Developer will collaborate with back-end developers and web designers to improve usability, solicit feedback, and build solutions as requested by the multiple stakeholders.
Responsibilities
Develop new user-facing features
Design mobile-based features
Build reusable code and libraries for future use
Ensure the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs
Optimize application for maximum speed and scalability
Maintaining and improving our website(s).
Assure that all user input is validated before submitting to back-end
Collaborate with other team members and stakeholders
Write functional requirement documents and guides
Perform page speed optimization
Write and maintain tests
Develop reusable components using Gatsby and Next.js
Utilize TypeScript in development processes
Participate in sprint planning and daily stand-ups to keep track of project projects.
Create and maintain project documentation, such as user interface design guidelines and style guides.
Troubleshoot and debug issues as they arise.
Keep up to date with the latest trends and best practices in front-end development.
Skills And Qualifications
A bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
Proven work experience as a Front-end developer with a portfolio showcasing successful front-end projects. (Minimum 4 years).
Proficient understanding of web markup, including HTML5, CSS3
Proficient understanding of responsive and mobile first design.
Basic understanding of server-side CSS pre-processing platforms, such as LESS and SASS
Proficiency in using Tailwind CSS for styling
Experience with ShadCN UI for building user interfaces.
Proficient understanding of client-side scripting and JavaScript frameworks, including jQuery
Good understanding of advanced JavaScript libraries and frameworks, ReactJS.
Others such as GatsbyJS, NextJS, will be a plus.
Good understanding of asynchronous request handling, partial page updates, and AJAX
Proficient understanding of cross-browser compatibility issues and ways to work around them.
Expertise in page speed optimization
Proficiency in TypeScript
Experience writing and maintaining tests and documentation
Experience with RESTful and GraphQL APIs
Understanding of web performance tools and techniques (e.g., Lighthouse, Web Core vitals, Webpack)
Understanding of Static Site Generation (SSG), Server-Side Rendering (SSR), and Incremental Static Regeneration (ISR) techniques
Knowledge of functional programming is a plus.
Proficient understanding of code versioning tools, such as Git/Github
Good understanding of SEO and Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) principles and ensuring that applications will adhere to them.
Understanding of web security protocols
Experience with Google Analytics integration and analysis
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, Figma or Photoshop is a plus.
Fluent in English. Working knowledge of other languages (Hindi, or Spanish etc.) is a plus.
Proactive communication, organisation, and strong self-initiative are all essential practices within our global, fully remote team.
Interest in social justice and / or reproductive rights is a plus
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