What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Front-End Web Developer position at Populus Financial Group?
The safety and wellbeing of our customers and employees is our top priority. Most of our Corporate office operates remotely as we continue to closely monitor COVID-19 updates at the national and local levels (some positions may operate on-site).
Populus is an amazing company where our employees stay because they love their teams and the growth opportunities. Additionally, we offer a competitive 401K match, a generous paid time off package, and Health Benefits.
Our mission is to provide a broad range of quality financial products and services delivered with best-in-class customer service. We work and lead with integrity, and we celebrate employees who exemplify our values. Come join our team!
The Senior Front-End Web Developer will be responsible for the development and support of PFG’s web initiatives. This role will interact with key technology and business partners, vendors, and users to develop Front End eCommerce sites that support the objectives of the business. This role requires proven experience designing, implementing, and maintaining CSM website and consumer facing eCommerce websites. This position is responsible for standing up sites using VueJS, ReactJS, and ASP .NET MVC, as well as, set up tooling, CI/CD.
Major Responsibilities
- Develop front-end portion of desktop and mobile web applications incorporating best practices and standard-based programming.
- Design overall user interface/user experience (UI/UX).
- Implement strategies and adhere to best practices for Search Engine Optimization and vendor integration.
- Partner with application developers to integrate web GUI with backend business applications in a 3-tier architecture.
- Write and develop code; conduct unit testing, communicate status updates and issues to team members and stakeholders, collaborate with project team and cross functional teams.
- Troubleshoot open issues and bug-fixes, enhance design to prevent re-occurrences of defects, ensure on-time delivery and hand-offs.
Key Competencies
- Excellent Communicator, verbal and written
- Sense of Urgency
- Collaboration
- Effective Multi-tasking
- Self-Motivated
- Proactive
- Problem Solving
- Attention to Detail
- Time Management
- Technical
Interactions
Other Internal/External Interactions
- IT Personnel
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the major responsibilities.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand or walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop or bend; and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. Must have appropriate vision to see up close, and at a distance with ability to adjust vision and focus.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position, days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CT. This position might require after hours and weekend work.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in some work environments can be moderate.
Disclaimer
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted, as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
EEO Statement
Populus Financial Group is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. In compliance with applicable law, Populus Financial Group does not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender nonconformity and status as a transgender or transsexual individual), national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, pregnancy status, or any other protected classification. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotions, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.