Front End Web Developer

Job Type
Full-time
Description
At Perrin Sportswear, we are employee owned and employee driven, which is one of the many reasons we go the extra mile to be the best. With a culture based in integrity, teamwork, respect and service, we strive to create a friendly environment where everyone feels welcomed and valued for who they are and the role they play.
We are committed to our partners and each other, which is why we use state-of-the-art equipment and offer competitive wages, paid time off, weekly payroll and a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision and life insurance, a 401(k) match, an employee stock ownership plan, gym membership reimbursement, training opportunities and much more.
We are seeking a Front End Web Developer to manage and grow our web properties. This is a 100% on-site position in Comstock Park (Grand Rapids area), Michigan.
This position will focus on the design and building of websites using PHP programming language, web applications, and web services; along with enhancing and maintaining existing web-based applications and websites. Ideal candidates should be well versed in responsive design, able to write clean code, and ensure that their programs run properly. They should also be passionate about web development, eager to take on complex challenges, self-motivated, and capable of working in a diverse team of Web Developers, artists, marketers, and internal web users.
Essential Functions:

• Design, create, test, maintain, and optimize web layouts and components using PHP or JavaScript.
• Build and implement user-friendly and responsive web interfaces.
• Work with the development team to design solutions, then build and implement said solution.
• Collaborate with development team to ensure effective design and secure integrations with external systems.
• Convert business goals into reliable web properties.

• Assist in maintaining web content for our digital properties.
• Assist in coding layouts and components.
• Assist with React based application development when necessary.
• Document code, processes, and best practices to facilitate knowledge and transfer within the team.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define project requirements and specifications.

• Demonstrated proficiency with front-end languages, including HTML5, CSS3 (+sass), and JS (ES6+, jQuery, React, Redux).
• Experience with back-end languages, including MySQL.
• Experience soliciting feedback and ideas and moving forward with implementation.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Comfortable with critique and co-authorship.
• Ability to multitask and flexibility for evolving project requirements.
• Regular and reliable attendance are requirements of this position.
• Excellent verbal/written communication skills.

• Experience with Git strongly preferred.
• Experience with a content management system. WordPress or October is a plus, but also open to other CMS experience.
• Understanding of web accessibility standards (ADA, WCAG).
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science preferred but a combination of relevant experience and education may substitute for a degree.
• Experience with online marketplace design and setup. Shopify is a plus.