(Arlington, VA (right over the river from Washington DC))

If you get excited talking about all the possibilities of HTML5 and CSS3; eat JQuery for breakfast; and/or dabble in mobile site development, this job is definitely for you. Read on!

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Front End Developer will create front-end templates with a focus on maintaining the highest quality with regard to coding standards, accessibility, and browser support, including mobile. In a team-based environment, the Front End Developer will build and modify Web pages in HTML, CSS and JavaScript from creative design layouts; interact with software engineers; propose new front-end solutions and processes; and work with team to implement them successfully.

REQUIRED SKILLS / EXPERIENCE

• At least 2 years experience in a related role
• Strong skills in developing interfaces with HTML and CSS, particularly in developing XHTML compliant interfaces that rely purely on CSS for layout.
• Should be familiar with HTML5 and CSS3
• JavaScript experience and ability to use JavaScript to create dynamic web interfaces
• Knowledge of implementing and utilizing the JQuery library in interfaces
• Ability to follow coding and layout standards established by the programming team or by the client
• Experience with interface engineering and usability best practices
• Ability to perform cross-browser testing
• Experience generating HTML that renders effectively in email clients
• Ability to work in a small, dynamic team on multiple, simultaneous projects
• Strong attention to detail and high quality code
• Proactive communicator who can collaborate with other team-members to ensure successful completion of shared tasks
• The desire and ability to learn new skills quickly
• Self-starter who can work independently without a lot of supervision

ADDITIONAL SKILLS DESIRED

• Mobile front-end development a plus – including familiarity with Mobify or other mobile development tools/platforms
• Knowledge of Convio CMS and/or eCRM (COM)
• Experience with WordPress theming
• Experience with PHP as it relates to templating syntax in CMS and other applications
• Experience with third party APIs such as Google Maps, Facebook, Twitter, and/or Convio
• Experience with Flash and ActionScript
• Experience working with content management systems –eZ Publish, Sitecore, RedDot, and/or Drupal are a plus
• Experience working in a consulting environment on matrixed teams

ABOUT BEACONFIRE CONSULTING

We help nonprofit organizations that serve good causes accomplish great things on the Internet. We design and build websites and craft online campaigns that make people care - and act. Our clients include leading organizations such as the American Lung Association, Wildlife Conservation Society, Feeding America, Ocean Conservancy and the Ad Council.

Beaconfire is a small, privately-held company made up of smart, curious, and creative people who want to serve the nonprofit community and live fulfilled personal lives while we do it. We are technologists, strategists, and marketers who like to collaborate, innovate, and help our clients achieve measurable results through informed, objective, innovative uses of technology.

Beaconfire offers competitive salaries, excellent benefits -- 401k match, etc. -- and a culture focused on working AND playing hard (we've been known to play a prank or two). Nameplates are replaced by caricatures; meeting room choices are the cafe, lodge or garden, and the snack basket is filled daily!

Send a cover letter describing why you believe you would be a good fit for this position and for Beaconfire along with your resume and salary requirements. This is a full time position located in our Arlington, VA office.