Frontend Developer

We are looking for an experienced frontend developer with solid skills in producing semantically correct and accessibility compliant HTML5 markup together with CSS3 and JavaScript wizardry. You should also be motivated to combine the art of design with the art of programming. Responsibilities will include translation of the UX/UI design wireframes to actual code that will produce visual elements of the application. You will collaborate with many other disciplines within business and IT, where you will bridge the gap between visual design and technical implementation, taking an active role on both sides and defining how the application looks as well as how it works. The position requires good knowledge of modern front-end development for different touchpoints (currently mobile, tablet, desktop). We are looking for someone curious with many ideas and lots of experience from working effectively with modern websites. We value agile development and continuous improvement but do not blindly follow one specific agile process, and are part of a larger, waterfall based, project.The position is full time, based in Stockholm.Work TaskImplement the design from UX and UI using good coding standardsDevelop new user-facing featuresBuild reusable code and libraries for future useEnsure the technical feasibility of UX/UI designsOptimize application for maximum speed and scalabilityAssure that all user input is validated before submitting to back-endCollaborate with other team members and stakeholdersStand for implementation expertise (HTML/CSS /JS) when we discuss sketches and prototypes.Specific CompetenceSolid skills in HTML5, CSS3, JavaScriptSolid skills in proper HTML5 semantics. This is very important.Solid skills in accessibility and SEO friendly markupSolid skills in ensuring cross browser compatibility and browser performanceVery good understanding of web designVery good understanding of responsive designExperience in developing large scalable web sitesExperience with SASS/LESS and RubyExperience with Middleman preferredExperience with React preferredExperience with Vanilla Javascript preferredExperience with Node.js, Gulp, Stylus, Jade, Express preferredExperience with IDEs such as IntelliJ IDEA, Sublime text, or similarExperience in prototyping in HTML or other tools like Axure etcCan understand and follow Mobile First and Progressive Enhancement principlesExperience of version control systems such as Subversion and GITFluent in English, written and spokenSwedish is a plusRetail/e-commerce experience is a plusCQ5/Hybris knowledge is a plusDevOps experience is a plusKnowledge of iOS/Android development is a plusWe also prefer if the person has experience from:Automated Test such as Karma, Selenium, Cucumber or similarContinuous deliveryScrum, XP or other agile methodsUser storiesSelections and interviews will be ongoing, do not wait to apply.