Senior Front End Developer - Freelance

This is a 3-4 month supplier contract role. This role is based in Buenos Aires and is remote. All candidates must reside in Argentina and be able to work and communicate using business-level English.

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 Senior Frontend Developers participate in the creation of sophisticated digital experiences and must have advanced understanding of frontend web development. AKQA Frontend Developers have a strong dedication to recent and upcoming technologies, as well as the drive to develop innovative technical solutions. As a Senior Developer at AKQA, you will work with a team of highly skilled people – each with strong opinions about various technologies, frameworks and approaches to delivery.

Please note: This is a 3-4 month contract role. Candidates must be able to work US West Coast hours and must be able to attend orientation in our Buenos Aires office.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

• In-depth knowledge of HTML, CSS/Sass and JavaScript, and other web development/production tools
• Expert in JavaScript with an emphasis on Vanilla JS rather than helper libraries or frameworks
• Experience developing JavaScript components
• Ability to independently develop JavaScript prototypes which includes research and proof of concept development
• Experience with templates and task automation including NPM and webpack
• Advanced knowledge of responsive web design
• Experience developing accessible UI interfaces to WCAG 2.1 AA and higher. 
• Experience with translating comps and wireframes into flexible and usable code
• Experience implementing pixel perfect designs across a broad range of browsers and devices
• Experience using version control software(git) in multi-developer team
• Experience with Sketch and Photoshop 
• Experience with developing large customer-facing websites
• Experience working with fully remote teams
• Must reside in Argentina and be able to work and communicate using business-level English.

 QUALITIES AND CHARACTERISTICS

• 5+ years’ experience working as a front-end developer
• Eager to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Experience with web application development
• Able to articulate their ideas to a team
• Thrives when facing new challenges in improving client deliverables
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and able to interact professionally with a diverse group of people
• Boundlessly creative and relentlessly attentive to detail

Please note: Candidates for this role must be able to work US West Coast hours (PST, UTC -7).

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.