Front-End Web Developer (Remote)

at  The Krazy Coupon Lady

The Krazy Coupon Lady (KCL) is a female-founder-owned publisher on a mission to be a shopping non-negotiable, unapologetically helping our readers maximize their money, and seize the deal. Our team of shopping experts curates and hand-tests nearly a thousand deals per week, so there is always something new to discover each time you visit our website, app, and your inbox.
You may have noticed that our headquarters are in Boise, ID, but our workforce is fully remote in the following states: Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Minnesota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Virginia, or Wisconsin. All team-wide meetings are scheduled to be inclusive of U.S. time zones.
With the growth KCL is experiencing, we’re in need of an outstanding Front-end Web Developer to be responsible for the coding, innovative design and layout of our website. In this role you will create and maintain the KCL website by writing code and implementing features. You will use programming languages like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to design the site’s structure, layout, and functionality. Your focus will be on user interface and experience, ensuring a visually appealing and responsive design. Our developers also conduct testing and debugging to identify and resolve issues, ensuring the website functions smoothly. Your role is crucial in bringing our website to life and ensuring its optimal performance and functionality.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma/GED
• At least one year of front-end web development
• Top-notch programming skills and in-depth knowledge of JavaScript, HTML, and CSS
• Basic knowledge of Search Engine Optimization process
• Aggressive problem diagnosis and creative problem solving skills
• Strong organizational skills to juggle multiple tasks within the constraints of timelines and budgets with business acumen
• Ability to work and thrive in a fast-paced environment, learn rapidly and master diverse web technologies and techniques
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Web Developer Bootcamp Certification, or Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field
• Two or more years of front-end web development
• Experience with NPM, Next, and React
• Experience writing specifications and implementing back-end API’s
• Experience designing, implementing, and maintaining database structures, ensuring efficient data storage and retrieval.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
• Use of Fingers: Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand or arm as in handling.
• Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; those activities where detailed or important spoken instructions must be conveyed to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.
• Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction, and having the ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and making fine discriminations in sound.
• Repetitive motions: Making substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading.
• The worker is required to have visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned

• Coding and Programming: Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code using languages such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and JSX.
• Front-end Development: Create and implement visually appealing and responsive user interfaces, ensuring a positive user experience.
• Testing and Debugging: Conduct thorough testing of the website, identify bugs, and troubleshoot issues to maintain a high level of functionality and performance.
• Collaboration: Work closely with designers, other developers, and cross-functional teams to understand project requirements and contribute to a cohesive development process.
• Version Control: Use version control systems (e.g., Git) to manage and track changes in the codebase, ensuring collaboration and code integrity.
• Security Implementation: Implement security measures to protect the website from vulnerabilities and potential threats.
• Optimization: Optimize website performance by addressing issues related to speed, responsiveness, and overall efficiency.
• Documentation: Maintain thorough and accurate documentation of code, processes, and project details to facilitate collaboration and future maintenance.