front-end developer
Having had a great couple of years, alea is growing its team again. We are looking for a front-end developer to support existing client work and to also work on upcoming new projects. You will work closely with our designer to create delightful experiences backed by strong markup. You will also be in constant contact with our developer. The position is perfect for someone with a strong understanding of how things work as you will be establishing standards and practices for all of our front-end work. If you have had experience with a growing business, this position is for you.
It goes without saying that you will need good interpersonal skills, be interested in anything/everything web and have a real attention to detail. We are all about quality and so are our clients.
the ideal person
- Writes HTML and CSS templates from scratch (HTML5 CSS3 please)
- Knows JavaScript (not just downloading/installing/tweeking plugins)
- Has experience/understanding of responsive design & mobile development
- Has a strong understanding and appreciation for design and UX
- Uses photoshop daily
- Knows of browser eccentricity between IE7 - IE9, Firefox, Chrome and Safari
- Has a basic understanding of SEO
nice to have
- Knowledge of server side programming (PHP, Ruby)
- Knowledge of Less/Sass
- Knowledge of Wordpress, Expression Engine
We're all about people. If you join our team, you'll be working with fun, passionate people who have a real desire to do things well. You will be given the opportunity to attend conferences, take courses and develop personal skills too.
You will work from our beautiful office overlooking the Vancouver Downtown skyline and have all the tools you will need in order to do your job properly.
Lastly, we know that work doesn't always happen at work so you will have the opportunity to manage your workload as you see fit. What matters for us and our clients, is the result.
finally
So that we're clear, we're not after a 'guru' or some 'ninja' type of person. We want someone who believes that good work does make a difference and of course, you will have a real love for your craft. Your work will be client facing and you will be an important part of the team. We are all about quality work and great relationships with our clients.
If this is you then send us an email with your resume to hr@alea.ca with the label "Front-End Developer" in the subject line. Tell us a bit about yourself, including a link to some of your past work as well.