Senior Front End Developer
The Critical Mass technology team is looking for an inspired, motivated, and experienced web developer to join our team. We are an experienced design agency with a focus on the customer, which means that multi-discipline collaboration and prototyping are at the heart of our process. This role will join a talented team working on AT&T. We're using the latest technologies including React, GraphQL, Gatsby and a clean component-based approach to deliver reusable, innovative, and responsive experiences. Web performance & accessibility are also key concerns because of their respective importance to user experience and perception of a premium experience.
Our team culture thrives on a balance of collaboration and focused time, which means you won't be spending your days turning PSDs into HTML or simply pulling tickets off a JIRA queue - rather, you'll be part of the design and prototyping process using data and user research feedback as input. You'll help balance the team between innovation and pragmatism. Additionally, the team has several remote members so we use screenshares and Teams as to keep communication flowing. We have a lot of fun and hope you'll join us.
You will:
- Collaborate with Design and UX to prototype user interactions
- Mentor other front-end developers
- Ensure compatibility of code across devices and viewport sizes
- Assess and optimize page performance and WCAG compliance
- Work with delivery team to ensure the overall quality of the experience and support this with tests and documentation
You have:
- Advanced English level (B2+/C1)
- Strong communication skills with a team-centric approach to discussion and decision making within a distributed team.
- Expertise in JavaScript - specifically ES6, React (NextJS), and GraphQL.
- Experience using HTML5 semantic markup, CSS3, and CSS & SVG-based animation on responsive consumer-facing websites.
- Full command of Git, the terminal, continuous deployment and integration, and other modern fundamentals.
- Strong troubleshooting ability and technical analysis skills - web performance optimization included.
- WCAG accessibility experience is preferred.
- Agency experience preferred.
- WP Engine headless solution experience
- WebGL/GLSL experience
The Talent Team at Critical Mass is focused on ensuring we provide the best training, mentorship, and employee experience possible! CM 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. The ask stems from our want to:
- Strengthen opportunity for continuous learning.
- Improve collaboration and team relationships.
- Increase employee engagement
We understand that not everyone may feel comfortable with this expectation, so we ask that you please let us know immediately if there are any concerns so we can help navigate accordingly.
Critical Mass is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We do not tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. If you are an individual with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please reach out to accommodations@criticalmass.com.
We are committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion within our pool of candidates, with a target of achieving at least 50% representation from underrepresented communities.
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