Front-End Web Developer

(Front-End Web Developer) Brief :

A front-end web developer is probably what most people think of as a “web developer”. A front-end web developer is responsible for implementing visual elements that users see and interact with in a web application. They are usually supported by back-end web developers, who are responsible for server-side application logic and integration of the work front-end developers do.

___Responsibilities :

-Develop new user-facing features

-Ensure the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs

-Build reusable code and libraries for future use

-Optimize application for maximum speed and scalability

-Assure that all user input is validated before submitting to back-end

___Requirements :

-Proficient understanding of web markup, including HTML5, CSS3

-Basic understanding of server-side CSS pre-processing platforms, such as LESS and SASS

-Good understanding of asynchronous request handling, partial page updates, and AJAX

-Proficient understanding of cross-browser compatibility issues and ways to work around them.

-Good understanding of SEO principles and ensuring that application will adhere to them.

___Salary :

Speaking of salaries, front-end web developers have one of the most bankable skill sets on the job market today. According to Glassdoor, the national median salary for front-end developers tops more than $76,000!