Slate Front-End Developer

As part of the Slate Front-End Team, the Front-End Developer is responsible for providing strategic guidance to the Slate Front-End Team and assists front-end development efforts within the team. This role is critical in optimizing the development of our front-end solutions in Slate and has a large impact on ensuring the quality of custom-built Portals and front-end tools. This position will ensure that Carnegie delivers sophisticated, modern, beautiful, responsive portals for colleges, universities, independent schools, and professional schools.

Responsibilities:

• Slate Front-End Development Efforts
  • Assess project scope in terms of front-end development in Slate.
  • Coordinate with Slate Strategists and Client Management team members to align on design, content, UX, timeline, and development requirements.
  • Ensure project teams are provided with clear, viable front-end development deliverables that satisfy project scope and client expectations.
  • Create comprehensive HTML specification documents outlining motion, hover states, web fonts, accessibility/UX, and other necessary features for successful development.
• Slate Front-End Strategy
  • Advise on regular project execution strategy for those in the subdivision.
  • Encourage the exploration and implementation of AI technologies to enhance the development process.
  • Provide strategy insights based on data structure and industry trends to support Slate Strategists and Copywriters.
  • Adhere to industry best practices to ensure code is scalable and efficient, with the ability to handle all data types .
• Quality Assurance (QA) Testing
  • Support QA activities throughout the project lifecycle, focusing on visuals, accessibility, browser compatibility, UX, and technical implementation adherence.
  • Align QA teams to work collaboratively, ensuring synchronous and timely execution of QA for front-end and CMS deliverables, as appropriate for the project.
  • Provide occasional technical support, code review, or troubleshooting assistance as needed.
• Slate Front-End Projects
  • Own the build and maintenance of Slate Portals and front-end tools  for partner institutions, including Portal Views and Methods.
  • Interface with Slate Strategists to ensure development meets project requirements and client expectations.
  • Collaborate closely with members of the client team (Account and Project Managers, Sales, Creative, and Slate Strategists) to ensure smooth and accurate project operations.
  • Assist team members in responding to support requests, resolving issues when possible, and routing requests to the most suitable team member for resolution.

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of responsive web design and HTML5 / CSS3 / SASS / SCSS / JavaScript / JQuery
• Solid understanding of best practices and standards for web development, performance, security, accessibility
• (WCAG 2.2), and organic search engine optimization
• Proficient experience creating flexible, robust design systems
• Familiarity with quality assurance tools and code validation tools
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills, including attention to detail, multi-tasking, prioritizing, and decision-making.
• Effective communication and time management skills for a remote work environment as well as the ability to use/learn multiple technology platforms and switch between them on a regular basis
• Knowledge of Slate Portals
• Excellent organizational skills, including attention to detail, multitasking, prioritization, and decision-making
• Interpersonal skills to positively collaborate with team members and represent the company to clients
• Must be able to work at a computer for prolonged periods

Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent life/work experience
• Minimum of of two years of professional experience in a similar role and a proven track record executing complex design projects
• Familiarity with  Technolutions Slate CRM preferred
• For consideration, applicants must provide a portfolio of demonstrated website work

You Should Join Us!

We’re a fast-growing and innovative company, set apart by our incredible people. We’re a supportive, fun-loving group with diverse interests and talents. In addition to getting to work with fantastic people and do work you love, here are some items you can list in your “pros” column:

• Private health/dental/vision
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous holiday and PTO package
• Flexible work environment (remote, in-office, and hybrid roles)
• Half-day summer Fridays
• Fun company events and laid-back culture
• Opportunities for advancement
• Industry exposure and professional development
• Growing company with a family feel
• Entrepreneurial approach and spirit

About Carnegie

For more than 30 years, Carnegie has been a leader and innovator in higher education marketing and enrollment strategy, offering groundbreaking services in the areas of Research, Strategy, Digital Marketing, Lead Generation, Slate Optimization, Student Search, Website Development, and Creative that generate authentic connections.

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