Front-End Developer

JOB TITLE: Front-End Developer

PROGRAM: Client Delivery

INDUSTRY/SPECIALIZATION: Election Products

LOCATION: Remote; US-based only

EMPLOYMENT: Full time 40/hr. per week,

WORK AUTHORIZATION: US Citizenship/Green Card

 *** No 3rd party please**

ABOUT US 

The Canton Group is a privately held, family-owned company with over 25 years of delivering award-winning websites, software, and digital modern secure solutions to Fortune 500 organizations and Government entities.  We take immense pride in offering our employees the benefit of working fully remote while our Headquarters remain open in Baltimore, Maryland. The Canton Group’s presence spans across the nation – including our employees and clients – apply today and join us on our journey of growth!

Our core values: 

Intellectually Curious | Committed to doing things the right way | Transparent, Honest, and Fair | Determined to delight our customers | Dedicated to Collaboration | 

OVERVIEW:

The Front-End Developer is responsible for creating responsive front-end solutions and managing the overall creative design process of a client project. Works cooperatively with backend web developers to build and deliver quality web application solutions. Will create the user interface and use web-based programming languages for the front-end portion of websites. A large degree of creativity and collaboration is expected. Will work on multiple web/application projects in an effort to develop quality solutions for government, and/or private sector clients.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Build web applications with web development best practices.
• Transform app designs into front-end code with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
• Work with UI/UX Designers & Back-End Developers to integrate UI components with APIs and databases.
• Gather and refine specifications and requirements based on technical requirements and/or UX design.
• Debug errors, troubleshoot issues, and perform routine performance optimizations.
• Manage search engine optimization (SEO).
• Write high-quality, scalable, and reusable code.
• Implements design and functionality as requested.
• Utilizes creative process to design and develop responsive front-end elements of websites.

REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Computer Science or Similar.
• At least five (5) years’ experience developing modern, responsive and cross-browser-compatible websites using HTML, CSS and JavaScript.
• Strong understanding of JavaScript frameworks such as Angular, React and Vue.
• Experience utilizing JavaScript libraries such as jQuery and Bootstrap
• Familiarity with dynamic CSS preprocessors such as SASS/SCSS or LESS is advantageous.
• Experience with corporate, non-profit, Federal, or State/Municipal clientele.
• Understanding of coding for Section 508 & WCAG 2.0 compliance.
• Proficiency in code versioning systems like Git is desirable.
• Strong understanding of SEO principles.
• Experience using Adobe web page and design software including Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat, Dreamweaver, and Flash.
• Ability to understand customer plans, problems, processes, and requirements.
• Demonstrated capability to meet project deadlines and milestones while maintaining high-quality work.
• Superior communication skills for collaboration with colleagues and ensuring client satisfaction.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at a time.
• May be required to work on-call or long hours if necessary, in case of serious network malfunction.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EEO STATEMENT:

It is the policy of the Canton Group to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. This policy relates to all phases of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, employment, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, reduction of workforce and termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, selection for training, the use of all facilities, and participation in all company-sponsored employee activities. Provisions in applicable laws providing for bona fide occupational qualifications, business necessity or age limitations will be adhered to by the company where appropriate.

As part of the company's equal employment opportunity policy, the Canton Group will also take affirmative action as called for by applicable laws and Executive Orders to ensure that minority group individuals, females, disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, other protected veterans, Armed Forces service medal veterans, and qualified disabled persons are introduced into our workforce and considered for promotional opportunities.

Employees and applicants shall not be subjected to harassment, intimidation or any type of retaliation because they have (1) filed a complaint; (2) assisted or participated in an investigation, compliance review, hearing or any other activity related to the administration of any federal, state or local law requiring equal employment opportunity; (3) opposed any act or practice made unlawful by any federal, state or local law requiring equal opportunity; or (4) exercised any other legal right protected by federal, state or local law requiring equal opportunity.

The above-mentioned policies shall be periodically brought to the attention of supervisors and shall be appropriately administered. It is the responsibility of each supervisor of the company to ensure affirmative implementation of these policies to avoid any discrimination in employment. All employees are expected to recognize these policies and cooperate with their implementation. Violation of these policies is a disciplinary offense.