About the job
SummaryBy Outscal
We are looking for a Principal Front-End Engineer to design and develop web applications using cutting-edge technologies. You'll work closely with various teams, own application development, and ensure adherence to technical architecture and design. Strong experience with HTML/CSS/JavaScript, BEM, and frameworks like Angular, React or Vue is essential. You should also have experience with GIT, Dojo Toolkit, jQuery, Bootstrap, Slick carousel, and accessibility best practices.
You want to do work that matters, we want to make that possible. If you are ready to create a next-level impact then this company is for you!
Who we are
We are a global interconnected network, with a diversity of talent. A never sleeps machine of creation that continuously grows and mutates, to become a more efficient and collaborative system, that delivers outstanding work.
A Digital Transformation company, part of the Publicis Global Delivery platform, we work hand in hand in LATAM with our sister company Publics Sapient with 20,000+ people in 53 offices around the world combining experience across technology, data sciences, consulting, and customer obsession to accelerate our clients’ businesses through designing the products and services their customers truly value.
We are looking for a Principal Front-End Engineer (PFE) who will be responsible for designing and writing code, performing code reviews, developing technical documentation, and becoming a key contributor in their team and project.
Some of the PFE's responsibilities also include:
- Develop web applications that follow the latest web standards and conform with leading-edge front-end technologies
- Work closely with Creative, Business, Technology and QA teams to ensure the technology will be functional and meet performance targets on all web platforms (mobile, desktop)
- Own the development of web applications and ensure they follow the overall technical architecture and design established by the technical lead
- Implement user and business requirements which are composed of multiple development activities
- Maintain up-to-date and complete documentation on projects as dictated by the capabilities guidelines and best practices
- Debug or troubleshoot complex issues in existing web applications
- Provide proactive feedback on policies and procedures when an opportunity for improvement exists
- BS in Computer Science or related discipline, or equivalent practical experience
- At least 5 years’ experience working exclusively with front-end technologies (HTML/CSS/JavaScript)
- Knowledge and experience with BEM is a huge asset (you will be expected to use this design pattern on the project).
- Work experience with Angular, React or Vue.
- Design experience: Should be able to design and develop Javascript optimizations
- Should be aware of accessibility-related design patterns (managing focus state via JavaScript, understanding accessibility best practices, semantic HTML, etc).
- UI development experience and passion for ensuring creative designs are adhered to.
- Experience with GIT a must as well as items in Dojo Toolkit (Bitbucket, JIRA)
- Libraries: jQuery, Bootstrap, and Slick carousel.
- Experience in working in Agile model
- Accessibility: Should know how to use a screen reader such as VoiceOver (OSX) and NVDA (Windows).
- Proven track record as a technical team leader
- English level B2 or higher