How you will contribute:
Assist in developing, updating, and maintaining UI components and branding with a strong focus on design and responsiveness.
Collaborate closely with senior developers, designers, and Product Management to learn processes and deliver quality work.
Write clean, maintainable HTML, CSS (using SASS and utility classes), and basic JavaScript (including exposure to React and Svelte).
Help troubleshoot, debug, and fix styling issues or UI-related bugs across different browsers and devices.
Participate in code reviews to receive feedback, learn RainFocus coding standards, and improve your skills.
Support the team in configuring client white-labeling, templates, and basic event workflows.
Required Experience/ Skills:
1–2 years of professional web development experience, or equivalent experience through bootcamps, internships, or robust portfolio projects.
Solid fundamental knowledge of HTML, CSS, and CSS preprocessors like SASS.
Basic understanding of vanilla JavaScript and an eagerness to learn modern frameworks like React and Svelte.
Understanding of responsive design principles and cross-browser compatibility.
Familiarity with version control systems, such as Git.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
A proactive mindset, self-motivated to ask questions, learn, and grow as a developer.
Preferred Qualifications:
Works well in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Exposure to design tools such as Figma, Adobe XD, or Photoshop.
Basic awareness of web accessibility (WCAG) standards.
Familiarity with Agile software development methodologies.
General understanding of how APIs or backend systems (like Java) interact with front-end code.
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