Founded in 2004, Ratchet is a digital marketing solutions company that understands the pivotal role of digital in today’s marketing world.  Partnering with clients to turn innovative ideas into web, mobile and social solutions, Ratchet starts by understanding their client’s marketing objectives and crafts intuitive and measureable user experiences that deliver on those goals.  From establishing a technology strategy to identifying the tools, tactics and partners needed to deliver – Ratchet brings interactive strategy and best-practices to the forefront of the conversation delivering the right solution, every time. 

We are currently seeking a Senior Frontend Web Developer for our downtown Minneapolis office.

Job Summary for Senior Frontend Web Developer
Develop interactive and dynamic web applications by working on one of our in-house teams to deliver projects for our clients.  You will design, develop and build compartmentalized and flexible solutions using the full-range of web technologies. We have been creating web-sites and are dedicated to continuing evolving and expanding the newest technology on the web.  We take a team based approach to create a comprehensive web presence for our clients including multimedia elements, flash animations and presentations.

Essential Functions

• Understand technical and functional design requirements
• Design, code, and test technical solutions
• Understand the necessity of coding standards
• Understand project expectations as communicated by Technical Lead and/or Project Manager
• Recognize and effectively communicate when issues/events may affect deadlines/deliverables of a project
• Accurately prepare written business correspondence that is coherent, grammatically correct, effective, professional and engaging
• Identify system deficiencies and recommend solutions
• Understand client server and internet systems architectures

Other Functions

• Assist junior developers in learning Ratchet process
• Perform the role of Technical Lead on small projects
• May perform other job related duties as assigned

Required Experience and Skills

• Five or more years experience in Web Development
• Five years of industry experience with CSS, JavaScript, HTML, FLASH and JSP required.
• Demonstrate proficiency in more than one structured programming language
• Understand front/middle/backend technologies
• Demonstrate proficiency in two or more tiers of development
• Promote active listening with team members and contribute appropriately to conversations
• Previous experience creating and modifying databases such as SQL server 2000 and 2005 or other relational databases

Mental and Physical Requirements

• Must reflect and maintain a professional image/appearance
• Ability to handle and be trusted with confidential and/or sensitive information
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to be flexible and to handle multiple projects in an organized, timely manner
• Ability to problem solve, work under pressure, and to effectively manage stress
• Ability to work independently

Ability to work collaboratively in team settings