What are the responsibilities and job description for the Front End Developer position at Westat?
Westat is an employee-owned corporation providing research services to agencies of the U.S. Government, as well as businesses, foundations, and state and local governments. Westat's research, technical, and administrative staff of more than 2,000 is located at our headquarters in Rockville, Maryland, near Washington, DC.
Westat is committed to building a diverse workforce and a culture of inclusivity, belonging and equity for all. We believe that our greatest strength draws on the different backgrounds, cultures, perspectives and experiences of our employees.
Westat is seek a front-end developer to join our exciting, collaborative environment and provide design implementation support. The candidate will be part of the Interaction Design Studio (IxD) and will work with designated project teams to produce top-notch, innovative digital solutions. This is position is remote eligible.
Job Responsibilities:
- Develop responsive and modern user interfaces based on provided UX/UI wireframes, design compositions, and style guides.
- Collaborate with designers, UX/Information Architect, project teams, and programmers to develop interactive products.
- Craft quality code and solutions for maintainability and extensibility.
- Participate in requirements gathering and offer solutions.
Basic Qualifications:
- A Master’s degree with 3 plus years of experience.
- Extensive skills with custom HTML5, CSS 3, JavaScript, Bootstrap, Sass, jQuery, jQuery plugins, and APIs.
- Experience developing responsive and mobile adaptive websites.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Knowledge of version control systems, such as Git
- Understanding of design and web production best practices, including (but not limited to) web usability standards, cross-browser compatibility, and building page templates
- Ability to manage multiple simultaneous tasks and shifting priorities
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with 508 Compliance.
- Ability to code micro-animations and transitions.
Westat offers a well-rounded and comprehensive benefits program focused on wellness and work/life balance. Eligible employees may participate in:
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Paid Parental Leave
- Vacation Leave
- Sick Leave
- Holiday Leave
- Professional Development
- Health Advocate
- Employee Assistance Program
- Travel Accident Insurance
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Short Term Disability Insurance
- Long Term Disability Insurance
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Supplemental Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account
- Health Savings Account
Protecting the health and safety of our employees and survey participants is a top priority for Westat. As a federal government contractor, Westat will require Westat staff, regardless of work location, to provide proof that they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 upon hire and to follow all safety protocols, subject to approved accommodations under applicable law.
Westat is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, genetic information, gender identity or expression, or any other protected status under applicable law.
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Salary : $87,000 - $0
