Front End Web Developer

Company Overview

Brandetize is a “people-first” environment that focuses on a positive work energy. Our core values are the principles we live by and we have a transparent community that encourages your opinions, ideas, and feedback in every situation. We build and promote only brands and clients that we are proud of and believe in.

We believe in supporting our determined and motivated staff and we place a lot of trust our team to help run the clients’ businesses successfully and fearlessly. At Brandetize, we have a saying - “you win or you learn”.

Position Overview

The role of a front-end web developer would best be filled by a professional who can combine the art of design with the art of programming. It will be important to be able to translate UI/UX design wireframes to code that will produce visual elements of the application. Someone who takes initiative, enjoys finding solutions to challenges, is detail-oriented, and takes pride in their work will go far in this position.

You will work with the UI/UX designers and marketing team to bridge the gap between graphic design and technical implementation, take an active role on both sides in defining how the application looks and works. The role involves custom web development throughout the entire project lifecycle.

There is a need for a Web Developer that can improve processes, systems, and deliver excellent end products. The office environment is very entrepreneurial, and we’re seeking a new team member to grow with the company.

This is a full-time, exempt, salary position. Salary: $75,000 - $80,000
This is a remote position. Office headquarters are in San Diego so you have the opportunity to use the office as needed if you’re in the San Diego area.

Responsibilities

  • Work on multiple client projects for multiple teams
  • Develop new user-facing features
  • Build reusable code and libraries for future use
  • Ensure the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs
  • Optimize application for maximum speed and scalability
  • Develop and maintain Wordpress themes within best practices
  • Ability to code a page as close to “pixel perfect” as possible
  • Collaborate with other team members and stakeholders
  • Take ownership of projects and optimization
  • Communicate clearly and openly with all team members
  • Utilize creative problem solving to provide solutions and explanations for challenges
  • Develop and build out responsive emails and email templates
  • Manage project tasks, timelines, and communication
  • Perform routine site maintenance as needed

Requirements

  • 3+ years of relevant work experience as a front-end developer
  • Advanced understanding of web markup, including HTML5, CSS3
  • Proficient understanding of server-side CSS pre-processing platforms, such as SASS Proficient understanding of client-side scripting and JavaScript frameworks, including jQuery
  • Proficient understanding of Wordpress theme development, database management, error handling, Custom Post Types, Advanced Custom Fields etc.

Skills & Background

  • Experience building custom designs with page builders like Elementor and Webflow
  • Good understanding of asynchronous request handling, partial page updates, and AJAX
  • Proficient knowledge of task runners like Gulp and Grunt
  • Basic understanding of PHP, MySQL
  • Basic knowledge of image authoring tools, to be able to crop, resize, or perform small adjustments on an image
  • Proficient understanding of cross-browser compatibility issues and ways to work around them
  • Proficient understanding of code versioning tools, such as Git
  • Good understanding of technical SEO principles and ensuring that application will adhere to them
  • Experience using third-party api for dynamic integrations
  • Basic understanding of back-end services/servers and persistent storage
  • Experience with modern JavaScript frameworks like React and Angular are a plus
  • Backend knowledge of C#, .NET, MVC, WebAPI a plus

Benefits

  • Competitive salary & annual bonus
  • 401k retirement plan with employer match
  • Full health benefits (including medical, dental, and vision care)
  • Individual learning budget for growth & development courses and conferences
  • Unlimited “Discretionary” Paid Time Off and flexible working hours
  • Internal opportunities for employee advancement & growth
  • Monthly Fun Fridays
  • Annual company retreat and holiday party to celebrate
  • A team that works hard, has fun, and loves a challenge
  • Clients that are dedicated to making a positive change in the world

Submission Instructions

Too often we talk ourselves out of exciting opportunities before we’ve even taken the first step. It’s easy to hold ourselves back and stick to what’s safe, but some of the best doors in life haven’t been opened yet. No matter where you come from, how you identify, or which path led you here today - you are welcome on our team.

If you read this job description and think “YES, this is what I have been waiting for”, then please take a leap of faith. We’re just as excited as you are! And remember, you’ll never know unless you apply. We can’t wait to hear from you. :)

Please submit a resume and cover letter via email to resumes@brandetize.com and include the phrase "Front End Web Developer Application" in the subject line of the email to be considered. Any submissions received without this term in the subject line will be automatically discarded.