Remote Opportunity for a Front-End UI Developer - located within the Chicago area

We are looking for a Front-End UI Developer to join the engineering team at L2. This position is a pivotal member of our dynamic team, responsible for designing, developing, and implementing exceptional user interfaces for our single-page applications (SPAs) using modern tools, including Tailwind CSS. This is a fully remote position with minimal travel for team and/or client meetings and training. Salary is commensurate with skills and experience level.

The Front-End UI Developer is a pivotal member of our dynamic team, responsible for designing, developing, and implementing exceptional user interfaces for our single-page applications (SPAs). This position collaborates with the Lead Product Architect and Product Owner, translating design mockups into clean, efficient, and well-documented code. This role requires a strong passion for detail, a keen design sense, a steadfast focus on user experience and solid coding skills. Beyond development, this role also provides direct client support during product implementation, requiring excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Key Responsibilities:

Front End Design and Development

1. Develop and implement user interfaces for SPAs using modern front-end technologies, including, but not limited to, Tailwind CSS, JavaScript (and related frameworks/libraries), and HTML5.
2. Translate design mockups and wireframes into clean, efficient, and well-documented code, ensuring a seamless user experience.
3. Conduct thorough testing and debugging to identify and resolve front-end issues.
4. Maintain and improve existing codebases, focusing on best practices and code quality.

Collaboration and Communication

1. Develop and implement user interfaces for SPAs using modern front-end technologies, including, but not limited to, Tailwind CSS, JavaScript (and related frameworks/libraries), and HTML5.
2. Translate design mockups and wireframes into clean, efficient, and well-documented code, ensuring a seamless user experience.
3. Conduct thorough testing and debugging to identify and resolve front-end issues.
4. Maintain and improve existing codebases, focusing on best practices and code quality.

Performance and Process Improvement

1. Ensure the performance, responsiveness, and scalability of front-end applications.
2. Stay current with the latest front-end technologies and trends, integrating new knowledge into development practices.
3. Contribute to the continuous improvement of our development processes and methodologies.
4. Utilize version control systems (Git) proficiently to manage code changes, branches, and merges, ensuring streamlined workflows and minimizing conflicts.
5. Continuously grow technical skills to enhance Level 2 (L2) products, including expanding knowledge on security guidelines, rules, and policies for best practices.

Client Support

1. Provide direct client support during product implementation, including troubleshooting and resolving technical issues, demonstrating excellent problem-solving abilities.
2. Work flexibly as needed to meet timelines/due dates, address emergency site needs, or resolve other critical issues, even if outside core work hours.

Qualifications:

Educational Background:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Graphic Design / Web Design / Interaction Design or related field. Certifications and equivalent work experience will also be considered.

Experience:

1. Minimum of 5 years of experience in front-end development with a strong emphasis on UI design and implementation.

Technical Skills:

1. Proficiency in design tools such as Figma and Adobe Creative Suite.
2. Expertise in core front-end technologies: HTML, Tailwind CSS, and JavaScript.
3. Demonstrated experience with modern JavaScript frameworks and libraries.
4. Strong understanding of version control systems (Git).
5. Familiarity with agile development methodologies.

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