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Job Title : Front End Web Developer

Contract Length : 12+ months Contract to hire

Duration : Los Angeles CA (Hybrid)

Position Description

A Front-End Web Developer uses modern, front end web development tools, techniques, and methods for the creation and deployment of user-facing interfaces and is comfortable working in an environment to routinely deploy changes. The Front End Web Developer will perform front end web development using modern techniques and frameworks (e.g., HTML5, CSS3, CSS frameworks like LESS and SASS, Responsive Design, Bourbon, Twitter Bootstrap); perform JavaScript development using modern standards, including strict mode compliance, modularization techniques and tools, and frameworks and libraries (e.g., jQuery, MV

• frameworks such as Backbone.js and Ember.js, D3); develop and consumes web-based RESTful APIs; work in team environments that use various methodologies (e.g., Scrum, Lean); use version control systems (e.g., Git and GitHub); ensure Section 508 Compliance; research and learn new programming tools and techniques; work with open source solutions and community; create web layouts from static images; and create views and templates in full-stack frameworks like Rails, Express, or Django.

Skills

The Front End Web Developer will possess knowledge and experience in front-end digital content remediation to meet WCAG 2.1 Level A and AA standards; proficient in understanding the WCAG guidelines and applying them to fix deficiencies across new and existing HTML websites, landing pages, and templates; familiar with and comfortable using screen readers (such as NVDA, JAWS, Narrator, and VoiceOver) to conduct manual testing and validation; have expertise in HTML5, CSS (including CSS4 / responsive design), JavaScript, jQuery, cross-browser compatibility, Bootstrap, and Visual Studio Code; be proficient in version control systems (e.g., Git, GitHub) for managing and deploying code; be capable of providing guidance and troubleshooting support to content creators regarding front-end accessibility issues; familiarity with using browser ADA extensions, such as Site improve, for accessibility testing and monitoring; experience with additional accessibility tools and frameworks to ensure compliance with accessibility standards; and knowledge of consuming web-based RESTful APIs.

Experience Required

This classification must have a minimum of four (4) years of experience in front end web development tools, techniques and methods for user-facing interfaces.

A minimum of four years of front-end web development experience, including testing, a detailed understanding of development techniques, and expertise in front-end digital content remediation to meet WCAG 2.1 Level A and AA standards.

Education Required

This classification requires the possession of a bachelor’s degree in an IT-related or Engineering field. Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

Education Preferred

Additional Information

A hands-on coding test will be included as part of the interview. DPH requires an additional live scan. The candidate MUST reside in the Los Angeles area and be able to work onsite two days per week. The job location is 5555 Ferguson Dr Commerce, CA 90022.