Front-End Web Developer - Digital Wealth at BlackRock (Seattle, WA)

BlackRock helps investors build better financial futures. As a fiduciary to our clients, we provide the investment and technology solutions they need when planning for their most important goals. As of March 31, 2018, the firm managed approximately $6.317 trillion in assets on behalf of investors worldwide. For additional information on BlackRock, please visit http://bit.ly/2H5wdAT | Twitter: @blackrock | Blog: http://bit.ly/2G1gmlk | LinkedIn: http://bit.ly/2H3e2M1.

Job Description:

BlackRocks Sales Enablement team is responsible for enabling every Wealth salesperson to deliver all of BlackRock to their clients with technology that they love.  We are looking for a front-end web developer with strong design experience to help us build next generation user interfaces for our Sales Enablement platform.  This individual will work closely with our UI UX designer and product managers to create beautiful solutions on web and mobile platforms with engaging experiences for our users.

Key Responsibilities
* Write clean front-end code, utilizing current web standards, to translate graphic design into competing applications
* Work closely with UX lead and product managers to quickly develop prototypes based on product requirements and user feedback
* Work closely with designers to translate designs and interactions into pixel perfect code
* Develop CSS in support of design library and brand identity
* Collaborate on design system and pattern library

Qualifications
* 5+ years of experience in Web Development with a strong visual design emphasis
* BA/BS or above in graphic/visual design, informatics, information science, computer science
* Proficient in HTML5, XML/JSON, Ajax, JavaScript,  and browsers specific implementation
* Proficient in HMTL/ CSS, capable of coding pixel perfect design
* Proficient in CSS, CSS preprocessors like SAAS and tools like Adobe Creative Suite
* Good working knowledge of modern JavaScript frameworks (Angular is preferable)
* Experience with Bootstrap or Angular Material Design (preferable)
* Understanding of HTTP and REST architecture
* Knowledge of Java/J2EE/Spring is huge plus
* Ability to work on multiple priorities and/or projects simultaneously
* A team player who can also work independently with minimal supervision; self-motivated and willing to "do what it takes" to get the job done
* A drive to continuously learn in a fast paced business and design world

Bonus:
* Experience with motion and animation
* Experience with enterprise application design and development
* Experience designing for continuity across multiple form factors- desktop, tablet, mobile

BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, and other statuses protected by law.

BlackRock will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the law, including any applicable fair chance law.

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