HTML / Markup Developer

<p>Are you passionate about crafting fast, clean, and pixel‑perfect web interfaces for high‑traffic digital products?</p><p><br></p><p>Smart State Inc. is expanding! We’re looking for a Senior HTML/Markup Developer to join our New Jersey‑based Product & R&D team. If you love turning designs into performant, responsive layouts and collaborating with designers and engineers, this role is a great opportunity to make a visible impact across our iGaming and Fintech platforms.</p><p><br></p><p>📍 <strong>Location</strong>: Fort Lee, NJ (100% On‑site)</p><p>⏰ <strong>Work Mode:</strong> Full-time (Remote/Hybrid not available)</p><p>💰 <strong>Compensation</strong>: $130,000–$150,000 (based on experience)</p><p><br></p><p><strong>The Role </strong>🛠️</p><p>As a Senior HTML/Markup Developer, you’ll be responsible for building efficient, fast, and adaptive user interface layouts for our web applications. You’ll collaborate closely with designers and developers to transform high‑fidelity designs into production‑ready markup, ensuring consistent UI/UX quality across browsers and devices. You’ll also contribute ideas and optimizations that improve our existing interfaces and front‑end performance.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What You’ll Do</strong> 🚀</p><ul><li>Develop efficient, fast, and adaptive layouts of interfaces for web applications.</li><li>Collaborate with developers and web designers to refine and improve product UI/UX.</li><li>Implement responsive, cross‑browser‑compatible layouts that align with modern standards.</li><li>Use CSS/JS animation to create engaging and performant interactive experiences.</li><li>Apply best practices for web application performance optimization on the front end.</li><li>Introduce ideas, solutions, and optimizations to existing applications and UI components.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>What We’re Looking For</strong> 🎯</p><ul><li>5+ years of professional experience as an HTML coder / markup developer.</li><li>Excellent knowledge of HTML and CSS.</li><li>Good understanding of UI/UX design principles and cross‑browser layout.</li><li>Strong knowledge of CSS/JS animation.</li><li>Experience working with CSS pre‑processors such as Sass or Less.</li><li>Solid understanding of web application performance optimization.</li><li>Hands‑on experience with Figma, Sketch, or Photoshop for working with design assets.</li><li>Advanced level of English and strong communication skills.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Nice to Have</strong> ⭐</p><ul><li>Understanding of front‑end build tools (e.g., Gulp, Webpack).</li><li>Knowledge of HTML email templates and email‑specific constraints.</li><li>Experience with CSS frameworks (e.g., Bootstrap, Tailwind, etc.).</li><li>Experience working with template engines (Pug, Handlebars, etc.).</li><li>Experience with Canvas API, WebGL, ThreeJS, or GSAP for advanced visuals and animations.</li></ul><li></li><p><strong>Why Join Smart State Inc.? </strong>💎</p><p>Smart State is a rapidly growing technology company creating end‑to‑end tech products for clients across Fintech, iGaming, and Marketing. It’s a place where specialists from different domains can have a real impact—and where smart ideas are encouraged to act boldly.</p><p><br></p><p>✅ Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance + 401(k)</p><p>✅ Time Off: Generous PTO policy</p><p>✅ Perks: Partially subsidized in‑office breakfasts and lunches</p><p>✅ Culture: Dynamic, collaborative, international team that celebrates birthdays, milestones, and wins together</p><p>✅ Growth: Opportunities for professional development, skill expansion, and career growth as we scale our products and platforms</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><em>Smart State Inc. is proud to be an </em><strong><em>Equal Opportunity Employer.</em></strong><em> We believe diverse perspectives make us stronger and provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. If you have the drive and the skills, we want to hear from you.</em></p>

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