Web Developer

Overview

Our client is looking for a front-end web development contractor to join their External Payment Services group. You will be responsible for creating HTML/XHTML and CSS for our client’s next generation payments website. The successful candidate should be experienced working with graphics design tools (Photoshop, Illustrator) and converting design mockups to cross browser compatible HTML/CSS and JavaScript.

Primary Responsibilities:
-Use design software to create mockups and html prototypes for new features
-Build/Code static and dynamic pages from these mockups and additional specifications
-Create and manage CSS styles and CSS frameworks
-Ensure customer-facing new features meet style requirements
-Create code for front-end behaviors with Dynamic HTML
-Cross-browser test and troubleshoot site presentation
-Develop optimized/cross-platform front-end code in CSS/XHTML, and JavaScript
-Develop functional prototypes to demonstrate concepts and to enable rapid iterative support for usability research.
-Collaborate with product managers, designers, backend engineers, and researchers to refine the user experience.
-A proven portfolio demonstrating the above skills will be required

Knowledge and Experience Required:
-4+ years of experience years experience in front-end web development
-Browser rendering and cross-browser knowledge
-Expert with HTML/XHTML at the hand-coding level.
-Expert in CSS for content styling and layout.
-Exhibit an understanding of cross-browser compatibility issues.
-JavaScript skill is preferred
-Able to operate in a Linux environment

Skills and Abilities Required:
-Expert with a major design application (Fireworks or Photoshop)
-Expert XHTML/CSS for cross-browser rendering
-User Interface design and diagramming
-JavaScript to add behaviors to otherwise static pages
-Semantic coding with CSS/XHTML

The target hiring compensation range for this role is the equivalent of $71 to $79 an hour. Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location. Additional benefits offered may include; medical health insurance and dental insurance, life insurance, and eligibility to participate in 401k plan with company match.

About Aquent Talent:

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Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits! 

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