UI Specialist - Front End

Job Overview:

We are seeking a talented and motivated Front-End Developer with expertise in front end development to join our team. As a Front-End Developer, you will play a crucial role in designing and implementing intuitive, visually appealing, and user-friendly interfaces for our digital workplace. You will work closely with our cross-functional teams, including designers, back-end developers, and project managers, to ensure seamless integration and delivery of high-quality solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Requirements Gathering: Collaborate with project stakeholders to gather and understand requirements for digital workplace solutions.
• UI Development: Design and develop widgets, templates, and custom components to enhance the user experience. Customize and extend themes to align with our branding guidelines and design specifications.
• Intranet Optimization: Optimize our Intranet for performance, responsiveness, and cross-browser compatibility.
• Responsive Design: Implement responsive designs that adapt to various devices and screen sizes for a consistent user experience.
• Front-End Troubleshooting: Troubleshoot and resolve front-end issues, debugging code and identifying potential areas for improvement.
• Continuous Improvement: Stay up-to-date with Akumina platform updates and latest industry trends to continually improve development practices.
• Documentation: Maintain clear and concise documentation for all developed components and features.
• Deployment Support: Assist in the testing and deployment of solutions to staging and production environments.
• Hypercare: Provide technical support and assistance during the implementation and post-implementation phases.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience (2 years) as a Front-End Developer with specific expertise in Akumina preferred but not required.
• Proficiency in web technologies including HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and jQuery.
• Experience in working with widget development, theming, and customization.
• Strong understanding of responsive design principles and mobile-first development.
• Knowledge of RESTful APIs and integration of third-party services.
• Familiarity with version control systems, such as Git.
• Solid understanding of cross-browser compatibility issues and ways to address them.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Experience with other front-end frameworks like React, Angular, or Vue.js is a plus.
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies is an advantage.