Remote Front End Developer

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Job Title: Remote Front End Developer (100% Work From Home)

Location: Remote from Latin America

Position Type: Full-time

Salary: $3,750 USD/month

Schedule: Monday to Friday, business hours Central Time

Job Overview:

Our client is a leading airspace security manufacturer located in Dallas, TX. We specialize in providing drone detection solutions to detect drones in the airspace across all critical industries/vertical markets. Their software platform offers real-time data on drone flight paths, flight history, pilot location, and more to enhance situational awareness and enable effective response to drone threats.

They are seeking a skilled Front End Developer to focus on the design, development, and implementation of front-end aspects of their sophisticated web applications, while understanding backend integrations within their existing frameworks. The person has a passion for crafting exceptional user interfaces and experiences. In this role, you will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to comprehend user requirements, and implement innovative solutions that elevate our digital products. If you are a creative thinker with a keen eye for detail and a drive to make a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities:

• Engage fully in the software development life cycle during all phases including release and sprint planning, testing, demonstrations, and product releases.
• Take the lead on directing and implementing solutions to moderately complex, loosely scoped problems that are aligned with your team's goals.
• Utilize your expertise in frontend development to translate design concepts into functional user interfaces.
• Develop responsive and interactive UI components, leveraging technologies such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Work closely with backend developers to ensure seamless integration of frontend components with backend systems.
• Uphold and advance best practices for high-quality software development.
• Continuously enhance team productivity and collaborative efforts.
• Offer proactive enhancements for the products supported.
• Assist in the development of software engineering standards and contribute to technical documentation.
• Stay abreast of emerging trends, tools, and techniques in frontend development and incorporate them into your workflow.

Qualifications, Skills and Key Competencies:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• Proven 5-7 years of technical experience in software design, development, and implementation, in Front-end Development or similar role, with a robust portfolio showcasing your frontend projects.
• Proficiency in frontend development technologies such as HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and modern frameworks/libraries like React.js or Vue.js.
• Experience with XML, JSON, PowerShell, and batch scripting.
• Knowledge of Agile and/or DevOps methodologies, including familiarity with tools like JIRA and Confluence.
• Proficiency in design tools such as Figma or AdobeXD
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Experience working in agile development environments is advantageous.