Front-End Web Developer

Office Location |  Boston, US

Reputation Institute helps leaders at the world’s largest companies build credibility with the people that matter most —by delivering data-driven insights about how they are truly perceived. We do this with RepTrak®, an unrivaled technology that provides actionable insights encompassing industry, competitors, and company-level analysis.

We are looking for a Front-End Web Developer who is motivated to combine the art of design with the art of programming. 

Responsibilities will include translation of the UI/UX design wireframes to actual code that will produce visual elements of the application. You will work with the UI/UX designer and bridge the gap between graphical design and technical implementation, taking an active role on both sides and defining how the application looks as well as how it works. 

Specific Responsibilities include:

Develop new user-facing features

• Build reusable code and libraries for future use
•  Ensure the technical feasibility, accessibility and responsiveness of UI/UX designs
• Optimize application for maximum speed and scalability
•  Assure that all user input is validated before submitting to back-end
• Collaborate with other team members and stakeholders

Professional Qualifications

An ideal candidate will possess

• +3 years of experience in a similar position 
• Proficient understanding of web markup, including HTML5, CSS3
• Basic understanding of server-side CSS pre-processing platforms, such as LESS and SASS
• Proficient understanding of client-side scripting and JavaScript frameworks, including jQuery
• Good understanding of advanced JavaScript libraries and frameworks, such as AngularJS, ReactJS and Vue.js
• Good understanding of asynchronous request handling, partial page updates, and AJAX
• 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 or Photoshop is a plus.
• Proficient understanding of cross-browser compatibility issues and ways to work around them
• Proficient understanding of code versioning tools such as Git
• Proficient in testing tools like Cypress (preferred), Mocha or Jasmine
• Experience with data display and data visualization libraries such as Datatables, D3.js and plotly.js preferred

Compensation

The Front-End Web Developer  role encompasses a compensation package including a competitive salary and an annual performance bonus plan. 

RI offers a full benefits program. 

For more information about the firm, please visit our website at www.reputationinstitute.com.

Reputation Institute is committed to diversity in the workplace and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.