Senior Front End Developer at WPP plc

Title: Senior Front End Developer – Freelance
Location: Remote United States
Job Description:
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 2-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.
This position is REMOTE and is associated with the AKQA San Francisco studio.
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.