AKQA - Lead Developer - Freelance

Web Developer is needed in San Francisco, United States.

Client: AKQA

Location: San Francisco, CA

Contract: Contractor, Contractor

Job Description

At AKQA, we believe in the imaginative application of art and science to create beautiful ideas, products, and services. With an entrepreneurial and collaborative approach, we design adaptive digital services and applications that capture the imagination, delivering impressive returns for our clients. AKQA Lead Developers manage a team of software developers and participate in the creation of sophisticated digital experiences, requiring an advanced understanding of frontend web development. The role involves working with a client-facing team of highly skilled individuals, each possessing strong opinions about various technologies, frameworks, and approaches to delivery.

Please note: This is a 3-month freelance contract role. No visa transfers or visa sponsorships will be offered at this time. Candidates for this role must be able to work West Coast hours.

Requirements

• Expertise in HTML, CSS/Sass, and JavaScript

• Expertise in developing marketing emails for premium brands using industry best practices

• Perform code reviews and enforce coding standards

• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior developers

• Ability to provide strategic technical guidance, requirements, and constraints for a team to evolve their work practices effectively

• Stay updated on the latest trends and technologies in email development and recommend process improvements

• Troubleshoot rendering issues across email clients and provide solutions

• Evolve internal tools, scripts, and automation solutions to optimize email development

• Advanced knowledge of responsive web design

• Collaborate closely with designers, developers, and marketing stakeholders to develop production email campaigns

• Ability to scope work and provide accurate estimates

• Experience with templates and task automation, including NPM

• Experience defining and managing version control software (git) strategies in multi-developer teams

• Advanced knowledge of responsive web design

• Experience developing accessible UI interfaces to WCAG 2.1 AA and higher

• Ability to provide line manager oversight and career guidance to a team of Mid and Sr level developers

• Experience implementing pixel-perfect designs across various browsers and devices

• Experience using version control software (git) in a multi-developer team

• Experience with Sketch and Photoshop

• Experience with web development tools like xScope, PerfectPixel, and Xcode Simulator

• Experience working with remote teams

• Experience leading developers at a digital agency or brand digital marketing group

• 8+ years of experience working as a front-end developer / Advanced HTML Email developer

• Enjoy leading teams solving unique Email and UI challenges

• Eager to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment

• Experience with web application development

• Able to provide technical guidance, requirements, and constraints for the team’s success

• Thrives when facing new challenges in improving client deliverables

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, able to interact professionally with a diverse group of people

• Boundlessly creative and relentlessly attentive to detail

Additional Information

The pay range for this position at the time of this posting is indicated below. Individual compensation varies based on job-related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications: $2,700 - $3,000 per week. Candidates for this role must be able to work West Coast hours (PST).

Explore our extensive range of benefits here. We believe great work happens when we’re together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That’s why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach including required in-office days. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

AKQA is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.