Web UI Engineer (Contract, Remote)

Andrew Cohen — Tue, 17 Mar 2020 21:32:06 +0000

Brainscape, a profitable fast-growing education startup with over 4 million registered users, is seeking a contract front-end developer to bring our new brand designs to life through Javascript, CSS, HTML5, and a bit of Rails views.

These web pages have already been fully designed and vetted during a long and careful rebranding process. You will work with our VP of UI/UX, our CPO, and our lead Graphic Designer to ensure that your coded pages maintain fidelity to these designs.

This position is a remote contract position for an individual only (no agencies). There may also be opportunities for you to extend this into a longer-term employee relationship with Brainscape depending on your skill-sets and the quality of your work & commitment.

Responsibilities

Develop public-facing web pages based on new designs
Implement javascript and CSS animations to enhance pages' interactivity
Perform technical development of JS and CSS for CMS-delivered web pages
Make small design, interaction, and responsiveness recommendations as needed
Optimize pages for maximum speed, scalability, and SEO benefits

Qualifications

3+ years experience with HTML5, CSS3, and Javascript
1+ years experience working with Rails views
Strong understanding of CSS and CSS Animations
Strong understanding of mobile responsiveness
Strong understanding of browser rendering behavior and performance
Familiarity with CMS platforms such as Wordpress, HubSpot, or Ghost
Strong written and verbal communication skills
BONUS: Any React, React Native, or back-end Ruby on Rails experience

To Apply
Email your resume, LinkedIn profile, GitHub profile, portfolio links, a description of why you want to work for Brainscape, and/or any other useful information to jobs@brainscape.com

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Web UI Engineer (Contract, Remote)