FrontEnd Web Developer - EA Sports College Football (12 month temporary contract)
*Note, this position will require a hybrid onsite presence in Orlando, FL*
EA SPORTS is one of the leading sports entertainment brands in the world, with top-selling videogame franchises, award-winning interactive technology, fan programs, and cross-platform digital experiences. EA SPORTS creates connected experiences that ignite the emotion of sport through industry-leading sports video games, including Madden NFL football, EA SPORTS FC soccer, NHL® hockey, and EA SPORTS College Football.
We're looking for an experienced Angular Front End Web Developer to join our team and help us grow the College football franchise. You will collaborate with the development teams to ensure the seamless implementation of visual and interactive elements. You will work most with your tech lead and peers on the UGC team, and you will report to the engineering manager for the team.
This position will be hybrid/onsite in Orlando, FL.
Your Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the UX designs to translate wireframes and mockups into functional, responsive web interfaces using Angular.
- Develop and implement UI components using HTML, CSS, and TypeScript.
- Ensure the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs and improve them for maximum performance and scalability using Angular best practices.
- Improve web applications for multiple devices and browsers, considering performance and responsiveness.
- Collaborate with back end developers to integrate front end components with server-side logic using RESTful APIs and game team created Node.js libraries.
- Improve existing codebase to enhance performance and maintainability.
Your Qualifications
- Proficiency in Angular, with an understanding of their core principles and best practices.
- Knowledge of web mark up languages, including HTML5 and CSS3, and CSS frameworks, such as Tailwind.
- Experience with modern JavaScript/TypeScript frameworks and libraries.
- Experience with visual and UX design tools including Photoshop, Illustrator, Figma and Adobe XD.
- Proficient in implementing visual design systems across multiple platforms and browsers.
- Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and front end development workflows (e.g., Agile, Scrum).
- 2+ years of experience working on Microsoft, Sony or Nintendo game consoles or other embedded systems.