Front-End Web Developer Job in Boston 02125, Massachusetts US
Along with being the web site for the Boston Globe, Boston.com is the leading regional portal and one of the top news web sites in the country. For nearly fifteen years we have been and continue to be a vital web presence for Boston and New England, providing news, local information and listings, entertainment and community to over 6 million users every month. With a focus on innovation and a suite of digital products, Boston.com is committed to leading the growth of digital news and information.
The Position:
Front-End Web Developer
Boston.com is looking for a creative and motivated front-end developer. You will be part of a team that works on one of the largest regional sites in the country. A passion for new technologies and a drive to find better ways to produce interactive online content is key!
You are:
• Curious or familiar with: Modernizr, respond.js, HTML5 boilerplate, etc…
• Have an idea of how to structure maintainable javascripts using best practices, like Object Literals and anonymous self-invoking functions.
• Someone who has worked with large CMSs and has experience in integrating front-end code in a maintainable and scalable manner.
• Passionate about the front-end dev community, and stay current on new technologies.
You have:
• Expert level knowledge in HTML with strong understanding of HTML5
• Expert in CSS, with strong understanding of CSS3
• Expert in JavaScript and jQuery
• Experience with responsive design methodologies and optimization techniques
• Experience with 3rd party API integration and social web development
• Adherence to web standards and best practices for performance and accessibility and scalability
• Experience with source control systems such as SVN and git a must
• A portfolio of projects and code you are excited to showcase
Boston.com values the contribution of all its employees. We recognize their efforts by offering a competitive compensation plan plus bonus potential and an array of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), and more.
At Boston Globe Media we embrace diversity. An Equal Opportunity Employer.
