Senior Front End Developer - Freelance

At AKQA, we believe in the imaginative application of art and science to create beautiful ideas, products and services. With an entrepreneurial and collaborative approach, we design adaptive digital services and applications that capture the imagination, delivering impressive returns for our clients.

AKQA Senior Frontend Developers participate in the creation of sophisticated digital experiences and must have advanced understanding of frontend web development. AKQA Frontend Developers have a strong dedication to recent and upcoming technologies, as well as the drive to develop innovative technical solutions. As a Senior Developer at AKQA, you will work with a team of highly skilled people – each with strong opinions about various technologies, frameworks and approaches to delivery.

Please note: This is a 3-month freelance contract role. No visa transfers or visa sponsorships will be offered at this time. Candidates for this role must be able to work West Coast hours.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

• In-depth knowledge of HTML, CSS/Sass and JavaScript, and other web development/production tools
• Expert in JavaScript with an emphasis on Vanilla JS rather than helper libraries or frameworks
• Experience developing JavaScript components
• Ability to independently develop JavaScript prototypes which includes research and proof of concept development
• Experience with templates and task automation including NPM and webpack
• Advanced knowledge of responsive web design
• Experience developing accessible UI interfaces to WCAG 2.1 AA and higher. 
• Experience with translating comps and wireframes into flexible and usable code
• Experience implementing pixel perfect designs across a broad range of browsers and devices
• Experience using version control software(git) in multi-developer team
• Experience with Sketch and Photoshop 
• Experience with developing large customer-facing websites
• Experience working with fully remote teams

QUALITIES AND CHARACTERISTICS

• 5+ years’ experience working as a front-end developer
• Eager to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Experience with web application development
• Able to articulate their ideas to a team
• Thrives when facing new challenges in improving client deliverables
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and able to interact professionally with a diverse group of people
• Boundlessly creative and relentlessly attentive to detail

The pay range for this position at the time of this posting is indicated below. Individual compensation varies based on job-related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications.

$2,400 - $2,900 per week

Candidates for this role must be able to work West Coast hours (PST)

AKQA is an Equal Opportunities Employer, we believe that diversity is vital to AKQA’s ability to provide our clients with the best recommendations and are committed to fostering a varied and inclusive work environment. Your race, color, ancestry, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability or veteran status have no bearing on our hiring decisions. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. Explore our extensive range of benefits here.