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St. Louis, MO Front-End Web Developer Answers.com Meaghan.Cale@Answers.com Answers is seeking a Front-End Web Developer with a deep knowledge of — and experience with — HTML5, CSS3, and Sass; a very keen awareness of good UX; and a dedication to best practices and working successfully in an agile team environment. The successful candidate will be focused on implementing optimal and reusable elements in a fast-paced, rewarding, and goal-oriented environment. This position will be located in our St. Louis, MO, office. Responsibilities: * Writing semantic HTML for back-end developers to implement * Writing Sass-based CSS for multiple mobile and desktop platforms and browsers (IE8+) * Involvement in multi-team project planning, bringing sound UX practices to projects Requirements: * Proficiency with HTML5, CSS3, and Sass * Understanding and knowledge of JavaScript/jQuery * Ability to collaborate effectively with other UX team members, back-end developers, business team stakeholders, and product managers * Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, moving from planning to a first iteration/MVP quickly Required Personal Skills: * Excellent written, verbal, and non-verbal communication skills * Ability to work in a team setting * Strong initiative, capable of working on a self-sufficient basis and identifying areas of potential technical improvement * Self-management, capable of prioritizing and executing multiple tasks and projects * Problem solving, ability to diagnose and resolve technical issues Preferred: * 2+ years experience in front-end development * Experience with Sass * Experience with/enjoyment for creating and using reusable web component systems, as well as atomic/OO CSS systems * Experience with MVC frameworks * Experience with git or other version control system in a team environment * Experience with Scrum/Agile development Job Benefits: * Develop technology that reaches millions * Fun and exciting atmosphere where hard work is recognized and rewarded Compensation: Highly competitive base salary + bonus + opportunity for Incentive Equity Units (similar to stock options with favorable tax treatment) More reasons to join Answers: • Company provided equipment, such as up-to-date laptops and cell phones • Liberal paid time off, and/or the ability to earn more based on performance • Private office space, garage parking, and other office-related benefits • Commuter benefits: transportation by train, subway, bus or ferry • 100% company principle paid health insurance -- Free options! • Company paid group dental and vision insurance • Company paid life and disability insurance • Liberal employee performance bonuses • Paid time off (PTO) policy - 15 days to start • 10 holidays company paid • 401k savings plan