Senior Front End Developer
Description
The Senior Front End Developer will develop, test, and implement web application and software changes in a distributed applications environment according to existing software standards. Individuals in this job lead the user interface development effort on medium to large development efforts, as part of cross-functional teams. These efforts include design, development, enhancements and modifications of customer and employee facing applications. All duties will be performed with limited guidance from senior development staff and/or management, and autonomy is expected.
As a Denver Post Top Workplaces award winner eight years in a row (2012-2019), FirstBank provides many great benefits for being a part of our family. From competitive salaries, employer-contributed retirement and health plans, some reduced fee banking services, paid time off, employer paid basic life insurance, short-term and long term disability policies, to holiday parties and more, you will be appreciated and made to feel at home at FirstBank. FirstBank provides a high-paced work environment with different projects landing on your desk routinely. From building the back-end of new products, improving current products and designing internal systems, to managing our security systems, maintaining and improving infrastructure and much more, no week is the same. This is a challenging position that comes with great rewards. #DCE
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Lead medium to large projects and process improvement efforts from analysis through implementation
- Provide technical design input and develops front-end and client-side code for web applications and services
- Work closely with sponsors, business analysts and developers to lead the discovery and user interface design phases of complex application development projects according to the FirstBank development methodology
- Strong understanding and hands-on knowledge of Web Analytics
- Develop and support web and Javascript applications
- Ensure security is a critical element in all tasks
- Drive improvements to products to improve the productivity of FirstBank employees
- Work with development managers and other developers to improve the FirstBank development methodology
- Work with all levels of management on the strategic direction of user interfaces, the Internet and Intranet
- Work with other technical resources to provide applications via the Internet and Intranet linking other platforms and services with the Internet and Intranet
- Work with other technical staff to plan the most efficient design and implementation of products
- Keep current on technology for the Internet and Intranet
- Mentor other User Interface team members
- Pursue formal and informal educational opportunities to expand knowledge and improve skills
- Balance multiple tasks
- Perform other duties and projects as assigned
- Understand and comply with all provisions of the Safety in the Workplace policy
Minimum Qualifications of Position:
Typically requires a bachelor's degree in related field and a minimum of 5 years of related experience.
A combination of post-high school education, job related certification and related experience equivalent to 7 years may be considered in lieu of minimum requirements.
Preferred Qualifications of Position:
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science
Knowledge and Skills:
- Demonstrated leadership skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Demonstrated knowledge of web technologies and concepts (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, JSON, cross-browser/platform development, performance optimization, client-side validation)
- Demonstrated knowledge of JavaScript libraries/front-end frameworks (Backbone preferred) and experience building reusable components
- Demonstrated knowledge of REST services and integration of front-end with back-end services
- Demonstrated knowledge of user-centric design for web development concepts, including information architecture, usability testing and prototyping
- Capable and up-to-date creative/UX skills
- Demonstrated knowledge of client-side application security best practices
- Demonstrated knowledge of Digital Accessibility design and implementation
- Demonstrated knowledge of Agile development methodologies, continuous integration and continuous delivery
- Demonstrated knowledge of GitHub and distributed change control concepts
- Ability to understand our business and the business needs and to translate those to technical requirements and quality products
- Strong knowledge of FirstBank's web application environments, change control process, and development methodology
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:
Work is performed in an office environment with moderate noise levels and light to heavy traffic.
An individual in this position:
- Frequently remains stationary throughout a typical business day
- Frequently operates a computer and other office machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer
- Occasionally moves about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, and other rooms
- Occasionally positions self to access drawers and shelves of various heights
- Frequently reaches for and handles paperwork and files
- Constantly communicates with customers, coworkers, and management in-person and on the phone
- Must be able to exchange accurate information
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.