Development
Junior Frontend Developer
We are seeking a motivated Junior Frontend Developer to join our team. This role involves building and refining user-facing features, ensuring high performance and responsiveness across various platforms.
San Francisco, CA
Full time
Job description
As a Junior Frontend Developer, you will be instrumental in crafting and enhancing user interfaces for our web applications. Your role involves translating design mockups and wireframes into functional code, collaborating closely with UI/UX designers and backend engineers. You'll contribute to the entire development lifecycle, from concept to deployment, focusing on creating responsive and performant experiences.
This position requires active participation in code reviews, debugging, and optimizing application performance. You will also assist in maintaining code quality, organization, and automation, ensuring our frontend architecture remains robust and scalable for future growth.
Job requirements
Candidates should have a solid understanding of core web technologies including HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript (ES6+). Experience with a modern JavaScript framework such as React, Angular, or Vue.js is highly desirable. Familiarity with version control systems, particularly Git, is essential.
Ability to implement responsive designs for various screen sizes and devices.
Understanding of UI/UX principles and experience working from design specs
Basic knowledge of RESTful APIs and asynchronous request handling methods.
Strong problem-solving skills and meticulous attention to detail in code
Job requirements
Further beneficial skills include experience with CSS preprocessors like SASS/LESS, familiarity with build tools (Webpack, Parcel), and an understanding of web accessibility standards (WCAG). The ideal candidate should be a proactive learner, an effective communicator, and capable of thriving in a collaborative team environment. A portfolio showcasing previous frontend projects or contributions will be highly regarded during the application process.