Front End Web UI Developer

Wakefield, MA

Job Type: Full Time

Role:

We are looking for a talented and motivated web UI developer who will work as part of a distributed agile team to implement compelling UIs with modern web UI technologies for the SDL Contenta Publishing suite. You will work as part of a distributed agile team and as part of RWS's global DevOps organization. Our Contenta Publishing Suite is deployed by some of the largest corporations and military agencies across the world! It is used for the creation, management, publishing and delivery of technical information to support everything from the most recent and advanced aircraft and ships to other complex assets. We are in the process of developing the next generation of capabilities for our global customers to take advantage of emerging concepts such as predictive maintenance, AR/VR, Machine Learning, guided assistants and other advanced technologies.  

Read more about the Contenta Publishing Suite on our website: https://www.rws.com/content-management/contenta-publishing-suite/

 

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• 3-5+ years of experience in web UI development for web applications with React, HTML5, and JavaScript
• Experience with a variety of UI development technologies and frameworks - HTML5, JavaScript, CSS3, Ajax, XLST, jQuery with page speed optimization
• Experience with creating, maintaining, and advocating for the use of style guides throughout a web application
• Knowledge of and experience in responsive web design and web accessibility practices
• Understanding and demonstrated adaptation of cross-platform, cross-browser compatibility concerns
• Skilled in troubleshooting and debugging code using browser
• Experience, understanding, and enthusiasm for UI/UX
• Experience with modern web server architectures and technologies – Java and Java frameworks (Spring), REST/web services, Tomcat, IIS, Apache Web Server
• Experience with Git flow, branch strategies, and code reviews
• Experience in all phases of the software development process as a member of a Scrum team
• Team-player with strong interpersonal skills comfortable working as part of distributed team
• Bachelor’s Degree in computer science or a related discipline

 

As a plus  

• Knowledge of XML, XSL & related technologies (DOM, StAX, SAX, XPath etc.)
• Experience with S1000D, DITA
• Experience with service-oriented architectures
• Experience in CI tools i.e. Jenkins, Maven, SonarQube
• Experience with cloud technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Experience with Linux
• Experience with Jira/Confluence and agile development environments 

Benefits:

• Amazing benefits. (Seriously!)
• Infinite training, professional development and personal growth opportunities.
• The rare opportunity to impact how organizations communicate globally. There’s a reason we work with 90 of the top 100 brands.
• Smart, engaged co-workers, a culture of diversity, innovation and opportunity.
• Great work life balance!

Life at RWS - We work hard together to deliver for our customers; our expertise, professionalism and determination to never let others down drives  us to be passionate and serious about what we do, deliver customer value, yet always adding a human touch 
 

As a company focused on connecting people through language, diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our company culture. RWS is an Equal Opportunities Employer and we are committed in ensuring that all employees work in an environment free from all forms of harassment and discrimination and one that actively promotes teamwork, diversity and trust. All employees have a right to be treated with respect and dignity. RWS operate in a manner for the inclusion of all - any form of discrimination is expressly prohibited. Employees are selected and prmoted on merit alone and no other factors whether race, gender, age, religion, marital status, gender identity or disability are taken into consideration.

We are proud to work in a company where all can succeed and grow their career and while RWS operates in accordance with all local employment laws, if local law enables any form of discrimination this is against RWS company policy and we will adhere to the highest standard.   

RWS is an Affirmative Action Employer.  Qualified applicants will be evaluated for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran, and disability status.  For more information about EEO/AAP legislation please visit: https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf

To all recruitment agencies: RWS Group PLC does not accept agency resumes.  Please do not forward any unsolicited resumes to any RWS employees.  Any unsolicited resume received will be treated as the property of RWS and Terms & Conditions associated with the use of such resume will be considered null and void.

In November 2020 SDL PLC was acquired by RWS Group PLC.