Front-End Developer

Inquirer Group of Companies

Philadelphia, PA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Adobe Photoshop, Advertising Operations, Analysis Skills, Application Programming Interface (API), Best Practices, CSS (Cascading Style Sheet), Code Reviews, Communication Skills, Computer Science, Content Management Systems (CMS), Cross-Browser Testing, Documentation, ECMAScript, Git, HTML5, Identify Issues, Industry/Trade Analysis, Information Technology & Information Systems, Internet Security, JavaScript, Mentoring, Mobile Applications Development, MySQL, Node.js, PHP Scripting Language (PHP Hypertext Preprocessor), Performance Tuning/Optimization, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Prototyping, Python Programming/Scripting Language, React.js, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Source Code/Configuration Management (SCM), Status Reports, Team Building, Team Player, Test Plan/Schedule, User Experience Design (UXD), User Interface Design, User Interface Tools, User Interface/Experience (UI/UX), Vue.js, Web Accessibility, Web Programming, Website Optimization, Wireframes, Wordpress, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Philadelphia, PA
POSTED
21 days ago

Front-End Developer

  • Develop, maintain, and optimize front-end applications across Inquirer Interactive's digital platforms.
  • Build responsive, user-friendly, and visually engaging interfaces for desktop, mobile, and tablet
  • experiences.
  • Translate UI/UX designs, wireframes, and prototypes into clean, scalable, and maintainable code.
  • Collaborate with designers, developers, editorial teams, ad operations, and business stakeholders to
  • deliver digital products that align with organizational goals.
  • Participate in the full software development lifecycle, including planning, development, testing,
  • deployment, monitoring, and post-launch improvements.
  • Maintain and enhance existing websites by implementing new features and resolving bugs.
  • Troubleshoot technical issues and respond quickly to platform incidents to ensure site reliability and
  • uptime.
  • Optimize websites for speed, SEO performance, accessibility, and scalability.
  • Integrate APIs, third-party services, and backend systems when needed.
  • Conduct cross-browser and cross-device testing to ensure consistent user experiences.
  • Write clean, reusable, and well-documented code following development best practices.
  • Participate in code reviews and contribute to improving team development standards.
  • Stay updated on emerging front-end technologies, tools, and best practices.
  • Prepare documentation, reports, and status updates for ongoing projects.
  • Perform other related duties that support the company's digital initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field-or
  • equivalent practical experience.
  • At least 1-3 years of experience in front-end or web development.
  • Experience working on production websites, digital platforms, or media websites is a plus.
  • Strong proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (ES6+)
  • Experience with modern front-end frameworks such as React, Vue.js, Angular, or Svelte
  • Familiarity with responsive design and mobile-first development
  • Experience working with APIs and third-party integrations
  • Knowledge of version control systems such as Git
  • Understanding of website performance optimization techniques
  • Familiarity with CMS platforms such as WordPress is a plus
  • Basic understanding of back-end technologies such as PHP, Node.js, Python, or MySQL is an
  • advantage
  • Knowledge of SEO best practices, accessibility standards, and web security principles
  • Experience working closely with UI/UX teams and translating design files into production-ready code
  • Familiarity with tools like Figma, Adobe Photoshop, or Adobe XD is a plus
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Ability to troubleshoot and resolve basic technical issues.
  • Collaboration and Communication
  • Strong collaboration skills, with a willingness to work closely with designers, project managers, and
  • other developers.
  • Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Ability to receive and implement feedback constructively.
  • Willingness to stay up to date with the latest industry trends, technologies, and best practices.
  • Eagerness to learn and adopt new technologies and methodologies.
  • Openness to receiving mentorship and guidance from senior developers.

About the Company

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Inquirer Group of Companies