Web UI Engineer
(Contract, Remote)
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
Skills and 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