Front End Developer I

Are you looking to join a team where “corporate values” aren’t just words on the website but instead are the genuine beliefs of the team? Where the people are smart, hardworking, fun, and loving? A place where the talk is walked?

That’s Kasasa! There are 4 values that define our company culture – Interdependence, Empowered Ownership, Badassitude, and Love – Together these values form THE PATCH. Elevate is the wrapper around the whole Patch reminding us to seek the “highest form” of our values.

If you feel that our company values align with your own, please apply! If you don’t, we encourage you to find a company whose values do!

Our values are a living commitment to one another. It defines everything we do, including how we build products, serve our clients, plan for the future, and work together. It is our uncompromising promise to one another, our communities, and our clients.

Interdependence - Only team wins count. I take responsibility for my team’s success. My Team is Kasasa. I hold my shield for all of us.

Empowered Ownership - I know my goals. If they’re to be, it’s up to me.

Badassitude - I am passionate about what I do because I understand why it matters. I will courageously face challenges, seeing each one as a steppingstone toward growth.

Love - We boldly bring love to the workplace and the world.

ELEVATE - I CREATE THE HIGHER POSSIBILITY.

ONLY THE BADASS NEED APPLY!

We’re looking for much more than qualified applicants! We’re looking for people who “relentlessly give a sh!t” (Or “RGAS” for short; this is a component of our Badassitude value)! e want individuals who will courageously face challenges. We don’t settle for good enough. At Kasasa, we have the determination, grit, and hustle to create excellence.

Kasasa’s mission is to inspire and elevate community financial institutions to be the source for love and financial wellbeing in their communities. Kasasa employees (Spartans) are passionately dedicated to this mission and lead the way – sharing our “love” with the world – through our words and actions – via community service and outreach. Expect to get involved and make an impact if you expect to be a Spartan.

As Spartans once did, we stand together and inspire others to join us in our mission. Stronger together and united by core values, we are more than a team. We are a Phalanx!

The purpose of this position description is to serve as a general summary and overview of the major duties and responsibilities of the job. It is not intended to represent the entirety of the job, nor is it intended to be all-inclusive. Therefore, the position may be required or requested to perform for Kasasa other work duties not specifically listed herein. Management reserves the right to modify, defer, or rescind this position description at any time, with or without prior notice.

Role Overview

The Front End Developer I is responsible for building and supporting newly designed websites and other web-based projects, while maintaining critically high standards for quality control and embodying the Patch Values. They work closely with the Design and Copywriting teams to organize, plan, and develop internal or external special projects. The Front End Developer I is a knowledge resource for our platforms and processes.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (Responsibilities)

1. Infuse the Patch Values into your work ethic, every day and every interaction

2. Initiate build-out with preliminary comps

3. Build best-in-class websites and landing pages according to the production calendar set by their

stakeholders

4. Consult with creative teams and stakeholders to guide projects, using best practices

5. Problem-solve and fix performance glitches across any browser

6. QA company sites and landing pages

7. Stay current with technology trends and continually advance your coding expertise

8. Other duties as assigned

POSITION REQUIREMENTS (Qualifications)

1. Some college preferred

2. 2+ years of experience in web production or similar environment

3. Intermediate-to-advanced level experience with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript – defined as the ability to write,

analyze, debug, and deliver clean, validated, maintainable code

4. Capable of building responsive websites

5. Accustomed to rigid QA processes and extreme attention to detail

6. Excellent understanding of the web development project cycle

7. Strong background in usability, information architecture, and user experience

8. Willingness to keep up with the latest in internet technologies

9. Excellent organizational, analytical, problem solving, and research skills

10. Ability to speak and collaborate cross-departmentally and with high-level stakeholders

11. Proficient with Photoshop

12. Familiarity with website accessibility and Section 508 requirements (Americans with Disabilities Act)

13. Must be legally allowed to work in the U.S.

14. Kasasa values the importance of flexibility and collaboration. We offer a hybrid work model where you'll

join us in the office for at least three full workdays each week, allowing for meaningful in-person

connections and teamwork. The remaining two days offer the option to work remotely, providing you with

the balance and autonomy to excel in your role.

15. You will be asked to participate in culture related meetings, activities, and events. We firmly believe that

building culture and teamwork in a company requires extra intentionality, and thus your participation and

engagement isn’t just encouraged - it is required and part of your role responsibilities

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Sitting for extended periods of time; approximately 5-6 hours per day

Simultaneous use of hand, wrist and fingers

Daily operation of standard office equipment

Frequent use of oral communication to perform work

Lifts and moves 7-10 pounds occasionally

Are you ready to join an amazing group of people who genuinely love their jobs in an environment that inspires greatness?

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, sexual orientation, transgender status, marital status, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, results of genetic testing, genetic information, past, present or prospective service in the military, or any other characteristic or activity protected by federal, state, or local law.