Job Brief

The Front End Developer is responsible for using their knowledge of open-source technologies to code single-page applications (SPAs) that are highly functional and business-critical applications.

SUMMARY:
The Front End Developer is responsible for using their knowledge of open-source technologies to code single-page applications (SPAs) that are highly functional and business-critical applications. Their duties include communicating with clients to identify functional and non-functional requirements, optimizing UI’s for different viewports, integrating peripherals with the UI where needed, and running tests to ensure code is consistent, secure, and optimized.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Produce, maintain and modify single-page applications (SPAs) using ReactJS v17+
• Work with clients to develop the overall look and design of an application or website
• Leverage the inbuilt React toolkit for creating frontend features
• Consider security upfront for a secure user experience
• Leverage the inbuilt React toolkit for creating frontend features
• Create tools that enhance the user’s experience
• Ensure accessibility across many platforms, including laptops and smartphones
• Test for ease of use, speed and other quality factors
• Work closely with the backend developers to design the best possible solution
• Provide technical subject matter expertise to software development teams responsible for system designs.
• Coordinate with teams across the enterprise to create a similar look and feel
• Responsible for quality control of all development deliverables
• Develop, maintain and implement standards and methodologies for software development
• Responsible for interpreting user requirements to design and application teams
• Estimate development effort in support of project requests, based on documentation provided
• Participate in code quality checks through reviews and code quality tools
• Perform other related duties as required

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 4-6 years of experience in a directly related field.

EQUIREMENTS/SKILLS:

• Required Technology Skills
• Expert in Front End Development, proficient in ReactJS v17+, React-Router, Redux-Saga, JavaScript, Typescript, Material UI, Jest, HTLM5, CSS styling tools
• Understanding of key design principles and SEO optimization
• Ability to use customer input to create functional, creative and user-friendly UI’s
• Analytical with high attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Advanced problem-solving skills
• Writing tests for automated regression testing
• Git/Source control expertise
• Working experience in building Images and Containerization using Docker, Docker Engine using an orchestration system like Kubernetes/Openshift
• Experience analysing/tuning performance
• Ability to align workday with US Eastern Time Zone

Nice To Have Technology Skills

• Experience building and deploying projects using CI/CD tools such as Jenkins
• Graphic design experience
• Experience with integrating peripherals such as scanners and scales into the UI
• Experience in Java spring based microservice development would be a plus.
• Other Skills
• Experience with Agile Software Development practices using tools like JIRA/Confluence
• Ensure best practice use of applications by keeping abreast with emerging technologies to ensure optimal performance of the applications
• Strong emphasis on code quality, peer reviews, and writing test-driven code
• Experience developing on a full project life cycle, from requirements to delivery
• Ability to research new technologies and create conceptual models or solutions and present them to high-level audience across business, application and technology domains
• Proven experience with TDD, and ability to mentor others in effective TDD

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Physical demands are consistent with a professional office setting
• Regular sitting at workstation for 25 – 75% of the work shift
• Ability to work alternate shifts (<20%)

Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans/Disability