Front End Web Developer

ABOUT US:

Charles & Colvard is the original creator of moissanite gemstones. The company was formed in 1995 after scientists developed the innovative process that creates moissanite crystals from a rare, naturally occurring mineral known as silicon carbide. This process elicits moissanite crystals with such purity, they rival any earthly gemstone for fire and brilliance. Moissanite’s hardness surpasses that of any mineral on earth, and its refractive properties exceeded that of diamond – making it the world’s most brilliant gem. Moissanite is created in a research laboratory located in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, making this product ethically-sourced and conflict-free. Charles & Colvard is dedicated to delivering breathtaking and accessible gemstones and jewelry that last a lifetime, while leading the way for environmentally and socially responsible choices in the jewelry industry, all at a revolutionary value.

POSITION SUMMARY:

We are seeking a talented Front End Web Developer who is passionate about building beautiful websites and applications, while delivering high-quality user experiences for our customers and internal users. You will implement and maintain customer-facing, front-end web pages supporting our online eCommerce, Sales, Marketing and Customer Support initiatives. Projects will include extensions and improvements to our existing web sites, development of marketing micro-sites and internal web-based tools. You should be comfortable with creating and implementing modern, responsive, optimized, and SEO friendly visual designs. We are looking for a hands-on, senior level developer that can join our technology team, working along creative designers and server-side developers. This person should be able to hit the ground running, is self-motivated, and can deliver business value in an environment that fosters creativity and imagination.

ACCOUNTABILITIES & PERFORMANCE MEASURES:

• Works on our company websites and related projects as needed with an eye for design along with practical web development abilities
• Develops, implements and maintains appealing front-end web pages based on market-leading User Experience competencies and design standards while producing clean, documented, semantic code
• Collaborates with IT staff, marketing teammates, senior management, external vendors and other project stakeholders for requirements gathering
• Coordinates assigned tasks and responsibilities, hitting all deadlines while maintaining the highest standards of quality web development

COMPETENCIES:

• BA/BS degree in IT, computer science or equivalent work experience
• Minimum 6+ years hands on front-end programming experience using HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, JQuery, Angular JS, React JS, or similar frameworks
• Minimum 2+ years working in PHP based frameworks such as Magento 1 and 2
• Prior experience working with ecommerce/transactional based web sites required
• Domain expertise in UI/UX best practices
• Ability optimize code (HTML/CSS/JavaScript) for maximum performance
• An impeccable eye for detail with the ability to match your UI to any design in a cross-browser environment
• Capable of debugging CSS & JavaScript using industry standard tools
• Translate UI/UX designs and style guides into functional user interfaces, ensuring cross browser compatibility and performance for both desktop and mobile platforms
• Must be able to identify and resolve cross-browser compatibility issues
• Work with cross-functional teams and participate in design discussions, decision-making and code reviews
• Experience using GIT version control system
• Good understanding of asynchronous request handling, partial page updates, and AJAX
• Deep understanding of responsive design principles, application security and related trade-offs
• Experience with LAMP, Linux and using SSH access
• Comfortable working in Linux-based remote environments such as Amazon Web Services
• Proactively scope and present new ideas to improve our website experience
• Experience working with MySQL databases and caching systems a plus
• International site development including multi-language, multi-currency functionality a significant plus
• Prior experience in the retail or jewelry markets a significant plus

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Solutions-oriented thinking; always looking for the smart/best solution to a problem rather than jumping at the first answer
• A desire to be personally responsible for production-level code and a track record of delivering quality bug-free code on schedule
• Personal interest in staying up-to-date on latest trends and best practices
• Excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills
• Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
• Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Highly self-motivated and directed and keen attention to detail
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute competing projects and tasks

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• This position has no supervisory responsibilities

Job Type: Full-time

Required education:

• Bachelor’s

Required experience:

• PHP: 2 years
• HTML 5: 3 years
• JQuery: 3 years
• CSS3: 3 years
• Mangento: 1 year
• Angular: 3 years