Are you a front-end developer with passion for Drupal? Do you speak CSS? Balance Interactive is seeking an independent contractor on an ongoing basis for a Drupal themer who is passionate about quality work and front-end development. This is primarily a front–end development position, but if you are a great designer, that’s a plus!
Location: Silver Spring, VA
Start date: ASAP
Responsibilities include:
- Converting Photoshop comps to standards-compliant Drupal themes
- Prototyping front-end code for reusable page components
- Producing and testing work for cross-browser and cross-platform compatibility
Skills required:
- Solid CSS and XHTML skills (you know how to code designs more than one way and you understand the advantages and disadvantages of each method)
- Experience working with JavaScript and frameworks such as jQuery
- Experience working with Drupal's theme layer
- Experience working with Photoshop and an eye for design with regard to content presentation and user interfaces
- Strong understanding of web standards, usability and accessibility
- Ability to work independently and in teams
- Excellent communication skills through Skype, email and/or phone will be required
- Ability to meet tight deadlines
- Detailed and organized
- Problem solver who knows when to ask questions
Bonus Skills:
- Knowledge of Joomla, WordPress, DotNetNuke and/or Ektron
- Experience implementing solutions for mobile devices
- Experience with responsive design
How to Apply:
To apply for the position, submit your resume, two or more samples of Drupal sites you’ve worked on (describe your role in building each site) and what you find appealing about this opportunity to Lillie Obioha, Interactive Design Director, at lillie.obioha@balanceinteractive.com. We will entertain responses from individuals only. Please, no inquiries from recruiters, placement agents or companies that offer the services outlined in this job opening.