Lead Developer - Freelance

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 and must have advanced understanding of frontend web development. They have a strong dedication to recent and upcoming technologies, as well as the drive to develop innovative technical solutions. As a Lead Developer at AKQA, you will work with a client-facing team of highly skilled people – each with 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.

 ROLE REQUIREMENTS

• Expertise in HTML, CSS/Sass and JavaScript
• Expertise 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 and be successful.
• 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 emails 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 a broad range of browsers and devices
• Experience using version control software(git) in 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 an digital agency or brand digital marketing group

QUALITIES AND CHARACTERISTICS

• 8+ years’ experience working as a front-end developer / Advanced HTML Email developer
• Enjoys 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 to be successful.
• 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

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. 

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.