Splashdot: Loyalty marketing solutions and software

Interactive Front-end Developer

Splashdot is looking for a Front-end Web Developer with expertise in creating interactive web experiences to join our Front-end team. Emphasis will be on creation of complex in-browser animations and interfaces.

Our projects are very fast turn-around, generally lasting only a few months, but with some being measured in hours. The position is fast-paced and intense, requiring you to work on a variety of different things every day. You are given a lot of independence right from day one, and the flexibility to design and build the career you want.

Splashdot is headquartered in Vancouver, BC and employs a distributed workforce. This is a telecommuting position open to Canadian residents only.

Primary responsibilities:

Creating responsive interactive websites and integrating with our in-house CMS
Creating complex animations, games and experiences based on existing designs
Applying industry best practices in web accessibility (WCAG 2.0), search engine optimization and analytics

Necessary skills:

10+ years of experience working with HTML/CSS/JS
5+ years of experience building interactive experiences with HTML canvas and animation libraries
Keen eye for design and presentation
Knowledge of fluid responsive UX design principles and best practices
Experience working with CSS preprocessors (SASS/SCSS/Less/etc.)
Experience working within a content management system, developing templates and reusable items, utilizing dynamic variables and functions
Experience with modern JavaScript libraries
Experience working with Adobe CS and UX prototyping software
Experience with Microsoft Office suite or similar
Ability to work autonomously and manage various home office tasks (home networking, OS updates, etc.)

The right person will have the following attributes:

Dedicated and self-motivated: able to produce superb work on tight timelines and with minimal supervision
Flexible and adaptable in the face of rapidly changing requirements and priorities
Obsessed with quality, both in their own work and in the overall projects they contribute to
A passionate advocate, who can argue for the best approach in a productive and professional way
Great at working with multi-disciplinary teams, and with both technical and non-technical people
Naturally curious and genuine interest in self-learning

Perks include:

Excellent benefits package
Flexible working conditions
Opportunities for career challenges and growth, you help decide where you want to be and we’ll help you get there