fresh tilled soil: Front-End Coder

Location: Waltham, MA
URL: www.freshtilledsoil.com

Fresh Tilled Soil is a fast-growing UI/UX design firm based in Waltham, MA. We are currently seeking a front-end coder for web and mobile applications to be part of our amazing team. We’re a disciplined and passionate team that has designed over 400 websites, applications, and mobile apps over the last 5 years.

What will you be doing?

The front-end coder will work in a team environment in the design and execution of web and mobile products. We are looking for a self-starter who is excited to learn and improve his or her skillset in the ever-evolving medium of the web. The ideal candidate is a creative thinker with experience in user experience definition and user interface design.

·       If you know why UX and UI need to play nicely in the web and mobile application sandbox — then you know our clients.

·       If you understand that creative design and experience design functions live under one roof — then you know us.

·       If you are the evangelist and the architect for the products you work on — then you know our passion.

·       If you see how science and art come together in the design and development of a web application — then you know how we work.

·       If coding world-class web and mobile products is something you eat, sleep, and dream – then you’ll be in good company.

Job Requirements:

·       Deliver best-in-class HTML5/CSS3/JQuery front-end code across a broad array of interactive web and mobile projects.

·       Possess an advanced knowledge of web and mobile UX/UI; adhere to and extrapolate complex design systems and apply to coded pages, screens, and states.

·       Develop and test across multiple browsers, platforms, and devices, including smartphones and tablets.

·       Understand when mobile web apps are appropriate as opposed to native applications.

·       Have experience with:

o   CSS systems such as LESS and SASS to compile style files

o   PHP include function to manage common elements

o   Subversion or other version control system

o   Analytics solutions, such as Google Analytics

o   Developing for search engine optimization

o   Standards-compliant code

·       Work with client services, sales, and the design team, and manage time across multiple projects and tasks in a deadline-driven, team environment.

·       Participate in discussions with clients and team members about technical best practices and help teams identify optimal technical solutions.

·       Understand Agile methodology and instill best practices into the process.

Bachelor's degree or higher in a related discipline (preferred but not required).

Minimum 2+ years in a front-end code position.

Please contact Richard Banfield, richard@freshtilledsoil.com, with examples of your work, resume, and a brief write-up of why you are interested in this position and a good fit for Fresh Tilled Soil. Please include brief descriptions of your role on specific projects.

To apply: richard@freshtilledsoil.com