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Front-end Developer (Ref:Dani-DevFront)


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Job Category: Programmers/Developers
Posted: 2012-02-22
Area: Cape Town (Kenilworth)
Description:

Skills Required:

  • 3+ years experience in front-end web design and development using (X)Html, CSS and Javascript.
  • Extensive experience creating Html and CSS for cross browser support using  tableless layouts.
  • Experience using JavaScript frameworks such as JQuery
  • Experience with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop) or similar
  • Experience designing websites that meet Web Accessibility Initiative guidelines

Advantageous:

  • HTML5, CSS3
  • Understanding of the concept of progressive enhancement and responsive web design
  • Understanding of SEO
  • Experience in Flash integration
  • Familiarity with ASP.NET

Key Responsibilities:

1.  Front-end design and development

  • Based on discussions with the Development Manager and Designers, design/create HTML/CSS according to web standards.
  • Key to this is a good eye for detail and a thorough understanding of the semantic HTML/CSS, cross browser support, tableless layouts and web accessibility.

3.  Product/Browser testing

  • Ensure compliance of final product with designer specifications through regular reviews with designated design and development groups.
  • Product testing according to benchmarks identified in the design plan.
  • This includes testing functionality on all the latest browsers as well as IE6.

4.  Maintenance/support

  • Review and act on browser specific differences/bugs

Permanent, salary negotiable based on experience.