HLK, a full-service digital agency with offices in St. Louis and Denver, is looking for a Front-End Developer responsible for building interactive websites, social media applications and responsive/mobile websites; someone with a passion for code, a desire to learn new technologies, and to share what you learn with others. You will work with other front-end and back-end developers, strategists and designers across the agency.
Ideally, you will have a strong design aesthetic and a working knowledge of HTML5 animation and automated testing tools. Familiarity with agile development and/or previous experience in a lean start-up environment will get you a free beer on your first day of work.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Be Curious
- Work with strategists, designers and developers to build interactive websites, social media applications and responsive/mobile websites
- Provide input on emerging technologies
- Perform cross-browser testing and assist with QA
- Integrate content and markup into publishing platforms including Sharepoint and WordPress
QUALIFICATIONS: Be Thoughtful
- Strong working knowledge of HTML5, CSS3 and Javascript
- Strong working knowledge of JSON, XML and AJAX
- Experience working with social APIs including Facebook and Twitter
- Strong understanding of responsive web design principles
- Comfortable working with Photoshop and image optimization
- Demonstrate examples of HTML5 animation
- Familiarity with HTML5 video and audio
- Ability to shift between multiple projects and technologies quickly
ICING ON THE CAKE: Be Brave
- Experience working at an agency
- Experience with HTML5 Canvas and SVG
- Experience with hosted source control
- Experience with ASP.Net MVC a plus
- Experience with JS advanced patterns and practices
- Experience with sharing your expertise through written articles or speaking sessions