Rock Island Auction Company (RIAC), the #1 firearms auction house in the world has expanded to Texas and searching for a Front-End Web Developer!

Front-End UI/UX Web Developer collaborates with stakeholders to develop and iterate wireframes and designs that produce visual elements for Rock Island Auction Company (RIAC) website and web-based applications throughout the user interface (UI) while enhancing user experience (UX) and bridging the gap between graphical design and technical implementation.

This role requires you to work onsite Monday through Friday from 8:00am - 5:00pm at our Bedford, TX location. Additionally, RIAC offers the opportunity for a hybrid schedule consisting of two (2) days' remote work contingent upon meeting introductory period requirements.

Essential Job Functions

Develops new user-facing features for RIAC website and web-based applications while enhancing UX
Designs prototypes; writes and tests reusable code for new or existing applications and builds libraries for future use
Ensures technical feasibility of UI/UX designs
Optimizes front-facing applications for maximum speed, scalability and cross-browser compatibility
Collaborate with back-end development to improve front-facing integrations
Identifies new technologies for additional visual display capabilities and enhance site usability.
Bridges the gap between graphical design and technical implementation by collaborating with team members while also taking an active role to define (or redefine) the look, feel, and use for new (and existing) applications
Supports back-end integration and maintains graphic/marketing standards and RIAC branding throughout the UI
Works required auction weekends (approx. 6 per year)
Travels domestically up to 5% including overnights to attend training, meetings, and/or other work-related events
Completes other tasks, duties, and projects as assigned
Stay up-to-date with industry trends and UI/UX best practices

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability and willingness to learn and follow all company rules for firearm safety and general safety
Strong work ethic with standards of excellence for productivity, efficiency, and accuracy
Deep understanding of front-end web development and UI/UX design
Strong working knowledge of HTML/CSS (e.g., JSX and Tailwind CSS)
Understanding of key website/web app design principles and SEO optimization
Basic knowledge of Git, GitLab, and Git-flow
Familiarity with JavaScript/TypeScript (e.g., React)
Basic knowledge of testing tools such as Vitest
Ability to effectively collaborate with all internal and external stakeholders
Knowledge and ability to use sound judgement and logical reasoning
Effective communication skills with ability to establish and maintain relationships with professional, positive, and polished demeanor
Excellent organizational and time management skills with ability to swiftly pivot and/or multi-task in order to balance competing priorities and successfully meet deadlines
Knowledge, skill, and ability to use discretion and maintain confidentiality while working with sensitive information and data
Willingness and desire for continuous professional development through self-education to learn, know, and understand industry trends
Intermediate proficiency using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)
Ability to use and operate mobile devices; office machinery such as computer, copier, printer, and scanner; and other relevant equipment
Reads, writes, speaks, and understands English fluently
Experience working in an Agile development flow

Education and Experience

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required
Three (5) years’ relevant work experience with front-end web development and UI/UX design responsibilities required
Proven work experience with HTML/CSS and version control (e.g., Git, GitLab, and Git-Flow) required
Experience with JavaScript/TypeScript, Vitest, and Figma (Sketch or other design tools) highly preferred

Physical Requirements

Constant sedentary work for prolonged periods up to 100% of the time with routinely moving and transporting up to 10 pounds, occasionally up to 25 pounds. Must be able to travel up to 5% using various modes of transportation including airplane. Must be able to detect, identify, inspect, troubleshoot, test, observe, perceive, and assess web development operations. Must be able to constantly communicate and exchange accurate information. Constantly operates and uses computer and other relevant equipment and office machinery while performing repetitious movements. Constantly works with and around firearms, bladed weaponry, militaria, historic relics, and valuable collectibles.

Note: Must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.

The employer and its subsidiaries are Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employers. To learn more about EEO, please review "EEO is the Law" poster in English (including a screen-readable electronic version), Spanish, Arabic, and Chinese.

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