Job Description:

ACR is a progressive membership organization representing nearly 40,000 medical specialists in radiological care. As a member of our team, you will join a world leader in patient-centered care advocacy, policy and clinical research, quality and safety. Our culture encourages innovation, diversity, integrity and leadership. A nonprofit 501(c)(3), ACR (the American College of Radiology) has over 500 purpose-driven employees in the Greater Washington, DC and Philadelphia region.

Description

We are looking for a Front-End Web Developer who is motivated to combine the art of design with the art of programming. Responsibilities will include translation of the UI/UX design wireframes to actual code that will produce visual elements of the application. You will work with the UI/UX designer(s) and bridge the gap between graphical design and technical implementation, taking an active role on both sides and defining how the application looks as well as how it works.

Responsibilities

• Develop new user-facing features for modern rich internet applications using latest front-end technologies


• Manage projects independently throughout the scope of the projects


• Support multiple projects simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines


• Build reusable code and libraries for future use


• Ensure the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs


• Optimize application for maximum speed, performance and scalability


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


• Collaborate with the UI/UX team, Developers, BA’s, PM’s and stakeholders


• Is more than comfortable with responsive web development  and can develop code for a wide array of devices and browsers


• Is familiar with ADA Compliance standards 


• Works with UX and visual designers to determine needs and goals, review wireframes and mockups to provide internal feedback, and introduce some new ways of approaching interactions or features 


• Provide documentation and recommendations for the acceptance or mitigation of any issues and risks associated with requirements, proposed systems, solutions, development, designs, plans and timelines 


• Eager to expand their skills, try new tools, and create best practices 


• Has a keen eye for details and takes pride in the little things that separate good and great work (the type that believes in the life-changing magic of well-commented code and GitHub readme files) 


• Appreciates new technology, follows design trends and best practices, understands usability, loves typography, and geeks out outside of the workplace 


• Maintain and enhance home-grown design system 


• Perform usability testing and front-end QA 

Skills And Qualifications

• Proficient understanding of web markup, including HTML5, CSS3


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


• Proficient understanding of client-side scripting and JavaScript frameworks, including jQuery


• Good understanding of advanced JavaScript libraries and frameworks, such as AngularJS, KnockoutJS, BackboneJS, ReactJS, DurandalJS etc.
  


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


• Basic knowledge of image authoring tools, to be able to crop, resize, or perform small adjustments on an image. Familiarity with tools such as Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator is a plus.


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


• Proficient understanding of code versioning tools, such as GIT
  


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


• Experience with CDN’s, Cloud technologies , .NET Applications is preferred.


• Bachelor’s in Engineering, Mathematics, Graphic Design, Visual Design or related field

 

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ACR offers a rewarding employee experience: innovative culture, professional growth potential, competitive compensation and an exceptional benefits package, including a defined contribution pension plan, 403(b); generous paid time off package; insurance plans with the leading providers; flexible spending; tuition reimbursement; training opportunities; and wellness reimbursement.

To learn more about ACR’s rewarding employee experience, culture, and benefits, visit https://www.acr.org/About-ACR/Work-With-Us

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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