What are the responsibilities and job description for the Jr Front End Developer position at InvestCloud?
Position Overview
InvestCloud is looking for a bright individual seeking to expand his/her knowledge and expertise in UX front-end development to join our product team. This position is aimed towards a self-starter with strong analytical and creative tendencies. Although significant web development experience is not required, the ideal candidate must be capable of quickly learning and mastering key concepts.
Key Responsibilities
- Produce interactive digital interfaces using proprietary technology
- Work with the design team and design tools (e.g. Invision, Sketch, etc) to deliver new screens
- Develop web functionality according to business and architecture requirements
- Build for desktop, tablet and mobile applications
- Implement UX workflows
- Participate in brainstorming and other idea-generating team sessions
- Work with Project Manager to ensure project completion within budgetary and time constraints
- Configure and customize existing products according to client specifications
- Multi-task and work efficiently under pressure, with careful attention to detail
- Work with the other team members in the project team to ensure deadlines are met
- Participate in team stand-ups and provide updates on status of work items in progress
- Assist QA and Support with debugging and proposed solutions
- Utilize best practices to develop applications in a sustainable, scalable process
What We Look For
- Understand of key design principles
- Strong problem solving and analytical skills
- Strong CSS, and general knowledge of HTML and JavaScript
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Organized and accountable
- Must demonstrate a passion for UX design and front-end implementation
- Ability to learn quickly in a dynamic environment
- Exceptional eye for detail, design-minded, with creative flair
- Experience with Excel shortcuts a plus
- Bachelor’s Degree a plus
- Basic knowledge of the financial services industry a plus