Long-term Front End Developer for Squarespace jobs

We are a US-based agency, focused on building custom Squarespace sites for client projects. Expert knowledge of Squarespace Version 6 is a requirement. Experience in the Squarespace Developer Platform is preferred. Squarespace dev docs: [login to view URL] As a Front End Developer, your main responsibility is for the production, modification and maintenance of websites and user interfaces. This involves working closely with designers, in using semantic markup language i.e. HTML5/CSS, to turn their static Photoshop / Fireworks designs into working browser based web pages. You'll be working entirely within the Squarespace "Version 6" CMS, so you'll work closely with the designers to integrate designs seamlessly into the chosen technology. ------ The Role of the Front End Developer ------ As a Front End Developer you'll also be responsible for: • Providing accurate timing estimates on work. • Contributing to documentation (instructional, pitch and technical specification) • Contributing to the our development standards— working closely with the Owner or Technical Director. • Discussing technical solutions with clients and providing innovative new ideas to solutions. • Maintaining a high awareness of industry issues and trends, particularly in regard to accessibility, usability, responsive design and emerging technologies, and keep team members informed as appropriate, with a view to incorporating these in future projects and staying ahead of the market and position yourself and the company as a digital specialist. •Constantly seeking to develop yourself by learning new technologies and keeping abreast of your market's developments. ----- Skills and experience necessary for this job ----- • Excellent HTML, XHTML, HTML5, CSS2, CSS3 programming skills • Coding valid XHTML and CSS mark-up • Good understanding of the LESS Framework ( [login to view URL] ) • Developing cross-browser and cross-platform compatible solutions • Developing, testing and troubleshooting responsive websites • Exceptional JavaScript programming skills • Experience with JQuery • Knowledge of working with YUI is a plus • Knowledge of working with JavaScript frameworks to create rich interactive content • Excitement about emerging web technologies such as HTML5 and CSS3 • Good understanding of Web Accessibility • Experience working with version control systems such as Git is a huge plus (Squarespace doc on Git: [login to view URL] ) • Knowledge of HTML Email best practice desirable • Knowledge of Social Network integration desirable ----- Required work experience ----- One of the most important factors is your ability to think on your feet. Making the right design/development decisions when you may have limited spec would be ideal. This ability to "fill in the blanks" is critical. I can explain... If the Design Spec only addresses a 'desktop-size' view (e.g. 1360px wide), and the development task is to also include responsive breakpoints for all device widths, then it will be yours and the Designer's responsibility to rough-out the design to address "fallbacks" and adjustments. The developer's ability to read the intended "design fidelity", and carry this across all breakpoints would be critical. It’s not really about the number of years of experience— it’s more about what your technical capability and demonstrable experience , the types and size of projects you've worked on, your knowledge of UX and IA, your ability to turn around a project, and also your strengths in advance Javascript UI Development. As you will be working remotely, great communication skills will be important, as well as your ability to speak/understand fluent English.