At AKQA, we believe in the imaginative application of art and science to create beautiful ideas, products and services. With an entrepreneurial and collaborative approach, we design adaptive digital services and applications that capture the imagination, delivering impressive returns for our clients.

AKQA Front-End Developers have a strong dedication to recent and upcoming technologies, as well as the drive to develop innovative technical solutions.

You will participate in the creation of sophisticated digital experiences and must have advanced understanding of front-end web development. You will work with a team of highly skilled people – each with strong opinions about various technologies, frameworks and approaches to delivery.

AKQA offers our staff the opportunity to produce meaningful work for world-class companies in one of the world’s most vibrant and beautiful cities.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS 

• You are an effective JavaScript programmer who doesn’t need to rely on libraries to accomplish innovative interactions
• You are aware of the interplay between JavaScript and HTML and CSS, and you can dynamically create, modify, and style elements on a page with ease
• You have an understanding of major browsers and the special considerations required for them
• Strong knowledge responsive web design
• Experience with translating comps and wireframes into flexible and usable code
• Experience with version control software
• Experience with Photoshop
• Experience with developing large customer-facing websites
• Must have at least 3+ years of experience working as a front-end developer

QUALITIES AND CHARACTERISTICS 

• Eager to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Experience with web application development
• Able to articulate their ideas to your team
• Thrives when facing new challenges in improving client deliverables
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and able to interact professionally with a diverse group of people
• Strong oral and written English communication skills
• Boundlessly creative and relentlessly attentive to detail

Please note: No visa transfers or visa sponsorships will be offered at this time. Candidates for this role must be able to work West Coast hours.

Explore our extensive range of benefits here.

AKQA is an Equal Opportunities Employer, we believe that diversity is vital to AKQA’s ability to provide our clients with the best recommendations and are committed to fostering a varied and inclusive work environment. Your race, color, ancestry, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability or veteran status have no bearing on our hiring decisions. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.