Who You Are
- You are an expert in WordPress with workable knowledge of Drupal
- You have a deep understanding of front end development and content management
- You have a balanced understanding of developing the best technology approach given project constraints and can advocate for decisions that balance priorities of COLAB, clients, and constraints – you can plan and work smartly
- You know and thoroughly understand HTML and CSS/SCSS and are skilled at using JavaScript
- You have an understanding of UX and visual design concepts to provide perspective on web technology
- You consistently build visually accurate websites from design mockups with strong attention to detail
- You are a planner and a problem solver by nature
- You are adept at agile development practices including continuous integration and deployment and iterative development
- You are comfortable with productive debate, listening to differing perspectives and offering up your own insights and ideas
- You are innately curious, a forever learner, and enjoy learning about and applying new technologies
- You have 8+ years of experience developing front end technologies for websites and web applications with expertise in HTML, CSS/SCSS, Javascript, React.js/Vue.js
At this time, COLAB will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.
What You’ll Do
- Determine front end technology and CMS implementation approach for your projects; recommend appropriate technology solution given project constraints and ensure the foundation and early stages of work set you and the project team for success
- Collaborate with strategists and designers to plan the scope, prioritize features, functionality, and CMS customizations, and determine the technical approach for projects
- Proactively identity technical risks and when necessary, create a plan for mitigating technical debt
- Provide specific feedback to the rest of the project team on the technical impacts of various IA, UX, and visual design decisions
- Provide accurate estimates for all technology deliverables
- Implement front end code (HTML/CSS/SCSS/JS) and CMS configuration for 2-4 concurrent projects (while our traffic manager tries to limit the number of projects you may touch in a given week, context switching is a normal and necessary part of working at COLAB; we like to think the variety keeps it interesting)
- Understand and implement component-based development using principles of atomic design
- Solve technology problems during regular meetings with project and practice teams
- Share your work during code reviews to receive feedback from other team members; provide thoughtful feedback to others regarding their code
- Stay up to date with industry developments and trends; experiment and create proofs of concept when necessary
- Collaborate with Web Development Lead to ensure operational efficiency and quality of technology work
What You’ll Bring
- An expertise in how to use and develop using WordPress
- 8+ years of experience developing front end technologies for websites with expertise in HTML, CSS/SCSS, Javascript
- A balanced understanding technology solutioning
- A commitment to proper and meticulous delivery
- An cross-discipline understanding of what it takes to create a successful website
- A desire to collaborate with teammates
- A desire to mentor and coach more junior developers
- An ability to time manage and work autonomously in an appropriate manner
- A dedication to understanding and solving problems
- A general understanding of Agile methodologies
- A unique perspective
What We’ll Bring
- Competitive salary
- Hybrid workplace (choose to work remotely, in our Richmond office, or a mix)
- 4-day workweek (currently piloting)
- Inclusive, sociable, and team-oriented culture
- 100% company-paid health insurance
- Optional dental & vision insurance
- Retirement plan (401k) with company match
- Life insurance (basic, voluntary & ad&d)
- Paid time off (vacation, sick & public holidays)
- Parental leave (maternity, paternity)
- Short term & long term disability
- Training & development
- Access to onsite gym & pool