Front-End Developer at Bitbean in Lakewood, NJ

Bitbean’s mission is to develop powerful technologies that allow businesses to succeed in new ways. We were founded by technologists, developed by analysts and supported by engineers. The result is a diverse team that focuses on cultivating a supportive environment that business people, IT people, creatives and clients can all find nurturing and interactive. Bitbean is a dedicated solution machine. We’ve successfully completed projects with iconic companies such as Walmart, CVS, United, CardCash, Eastern Union and more. We are experts in custom software development, business analysis, mobile app development, design and UX, and offer full-scale IT and website development services. Our products directly result in optimized processes, higher profits, and more opportunities stemming from newfound technical agility.

Job Description

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.

Responsibilities

  - Develop new user-facing features
  - Build reusable code and libraries for future use
  - Ensure the technical feasibility 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

Skills And Qualifications

  - 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, KnockoutJS, BackboneJS, ReactJS.
  - 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 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.
  - Good understanding of SEO principles and ensuring that application will adhere to them.