Front-End Web Developer
Job title: Front-End Web Developer in Minnesota at ATP Flight School
Company: ATP Flight School
Job description: About UsATP is the nation's largest flight school, providing students with the most efficient path to a successful airline pilot career. For over 35 years, ATP has been the leader in professional flight training and supplying pilots to regional and major airlines.The roleATP Flight School is seeking a skilled Front-End Web Developer to join our team. This role involves developing and optimizing modern, responsive web applications while ensuring high performance, usability, and design consistency. The ideal candidate will have strong technical skills, an eye for design, and the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.This is a full-time position, Monday through Friday, with the option to work remote, in-person, or hybrid.Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain web applications using HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript
- Build scalable, maintainable stylesheets using CSS preprocessors (Sass or Less) and CSS Flexbox
- Implement and optimize Vue.js or Angular for front-end development
- Ensure responsive design across mobile, tablet, and desktop using media queries and flexible layouts
- Improve performance optimization, reducing page load times and enhancing Core Web Vitals
- Integrate front-end applications with REST APIs and back-end services
- Manage code repositories using Git or SVN for version control
- Utilize build tools like Webpack, Vite, Gulp, or CodeKit to streamline development workflows
- Collaborate with designers and developers to translate UI/UX designs into functional web experiences
- Apply color theory, typography, and branding guidelines for a strong visual hierarchy and design consistency
- Write, proofread, and optimize web copy for clarity, accuracy, and SEO compliance
- Implement and monitor SEO best practices to improve site visibility and ranking
- Analyze user engagement and site performance using GA4 and other analytics platforms
- Work with Google Tag Manager to manage and deploy tracking tags (preferred but not required)
- Develop animations and interactivity using CSS animations, GSAP, or JavaScript-based motion libraries
- Proficiency in CSS3, HTML5, and JavaScript
- Experience with Vue.js or Angular
- Strong knowledge of CSS preprocessors (Sass or Less) and CSS Flexbox
- Familiarity with Git or SVN for version control
- Hands-on experience with Webpack, Vite, Gulp, or CodeKit
- Strong copywriting and proofreading skills
- Knowledge of SEO principles and implementation
- Experience with GA4 and website analytics tools
- Familiarity with Google Tag Manager (preferred but not required)
- Experience improving usability, readability, and site structure
- Proficiency in creating animations using CSS, GSAP, or JavaScript
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills to collaborate across teams and translate technical issues
- Ability to take ownership of projects and work independently
- Starting pay commensurate with experience
- Employer Paid Life Insurance
- Medical coverage (Starting Day 1!)
- Dental/Vision/Life Insurance (Starting Day 1!)
- Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- 401(k) Enrollment (100% Vested with no employer contributions)
- 8 Paid Holidays
- 13 Paid Time Off Days per Year (PTO is earned on an accrual-basis)
- Flexibility to work remote, in-person, or hybrid
- The physical demands described here must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee is regularly required to talk, hear, see, stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms, lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.