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Software Developer Sr, Front-End

Software Developer Sr, Front-End

Finance of AmericaSan Diego, California, USA
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About Us

At Finance of America we help homeowners unlock the joy that comes from realizing the full potential of their retirement. Many people have significant wealth tied up in their homes and want to use it meaningfully in their next chapter. Our uniquerange of reverse mortgages allow homeowners 55 to access that wealth while maintaining control over their home and financial future. With options tailored to their unique goals we provide the financial flexibility they need to move forward with confidence.

Finance of America is guided by five values : We are customer obsessed they are why we exist. We raise the bar. We take extreme ownership. We practice genuine collaboration. And we unleash our excellence. Together we are actualizing our vision to be the most beloved brand for homeowners in their next chapter.

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Purpose of Role

Responsible for designing building and maintaining public-facing websites primarily focused on marketing to customers across business segments of Finance of America. Works closely with design product owner and development team to deliver high quality software to meet stakeholder requirements. Makes the team better by helping others when needed providing ideas during the planning / refinement process and encouraging discussion and collaboration with other developers. Helps to ensure that standards are being upheld and processes are being followed.

Key Responsibilities and Expectations

  • Develops high quality innovative digital engagement tools and widgets such as calculators and configurators that educate consumers and increase user engagement on educational web touch points.
  • As part of a team aligns with the business to architect and implement enterprise-level software that puts the customer first.
  • Raises the quality of the customer experience by pushing for front-end best practices that are user-centered performant and SEO-friendly.
  • Champions and contributes to our Symphony design system ensuring design consistency and advancing system standards.
  • Ensures high-performance and availability of the content management system (CMS).
  • Troubleshoots existing problems and develops timely efficient solutions.
  • Participates in Agile Scrum ceremonies (e.g. sprint plans backlog grooming and retrospective two-week sprints).
  • Coaches and mentors more junior developers in internal policies procedures and best practices.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Reports To

  • Director Software Development

    • Qualifications - Experience / Skills / Competencies

  • Minimum 3 years of experience building websites using front-end technologies including HTML5 CSS3 JavaScript jQuery SASS.
  • Minimum 3 years of experience in PHP back-end development.
  • Minimum 3 years of experience building websites using the WordPress platform.
  • Ability to understand CSS changes and their ramifications to ensure consistent style across platforms browsers and device form factors.
  • Ability to convert comprehensive layout and wireframes into working HTML pages.
  • Knowledge of how to interact with RESTful APIs and formats (JSON XML).
  • Proficient understanding of debugging tools like Firebug and Chrome inspector.
  • Proficient understanding of code versioning tools such as Git SVN and Mercurial.
  • Experience with ACF Gutenberg blocks utilizing native WordPress functionality.
  • Ability to use managed hosting platform such as Pantheon.
  • Knowledge in ADA Compliance (WCAG) web development techniques.
  • Understanding of SEO principles.

    • Qualifications - Education - Required

  • Bachelors Degree

    • Qualifications - Education - Field(s) / Profession(s)

  • Computer Science or related.

    • Compensation

    The base salary range for this position is ($100800 - $168000) inclusive of all geographical differences in the labor market. The base salary for the position will be determined based on factors such as the candidates work location skills education and addition to those factors we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider the internal equity of our current team members in determining any final offer. We offer a competitive benefits package including health dental vision life insurance paid time-off benefits flexible spending account 401(k) with employer match and ESPP.

    Additional Information

    The application deadline for this job opportunity is 10 / 20 / 25.

    The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

    Finance of America is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color sex (including pregnancy) sexual orientation religion creed age national origin physical or mental disability gender identity and / or expression marital status veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

    Key Skills

    Bootstrap,CSS,Front-End Development,HTML5,React,Redux,Node.js,Angular,Less,JavaScript,backbone.js,Sass

    Employment Type : Full-Time

    Experience : years

    Vacancy : 1

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