Frontend Developer

The Sycamore
Troy, United States of America
3 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior

Job location

Troy, United States of America

Tech stack

HTML
JavaScript
API
Software Bug Management
Software Quality
Code Review
Information Systems
Data Integration
Web Development
Design of User Interfaces
JSON
Python
Performance Tuning
Systems Integration
TypeScript
Web Applications
Scripting (Bash/Python/Go/Ruby)
React
Backend
Information Technology
Front End Software Development
REST
Api Management

Job description

We, Sycamore Specialty Underwriters, LLC, are looking for a Frontend Developer to join our IT team. The Front-End Engineer is responsible for designing, building, and maintaining user-facing web applications and supporting integrations with backend services and APIs. This role helps ensure internal systems and tools are intuitive, reliable, and aligned with business workflows across the organization., * Design, build, and maintain responsive front-end components for internal and external web-based applications

  • Develop intuitive user interfaces using modern front-end frameworks, scripting languages, and UI best practices (e.g., JavaScript and TypeScript, React, HTML, Python)
  • Consume and integrate RESTful APIs to retrieve, display, and submit data to backend systems
  • Support the development and enhancement of internal operational tools, dashboards, and workflows
  • Collaborate with backend engineers, analysts, and business stakeholders to translate functional requirements into effective UI solutions
  • Contribute to ongoing platform improvements, including bug fixes, performance tuning, and feature enhancements
  • Adhere to established development, testing, security, and deployment standards
  • Create and maintain documentation for front-end logic, UI behavior, and API integrations
  • Participate in code reviews - promoting code quality, consistency, and maintainability
  • Identify opportunities to improve usability, accessibility, and operational efficiency across internal systems
  • Coordinate with third-party vendors on integrations and front-end-related development efforts, as needed

Requirements

Do you have experience in Teamwork?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, * Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field required

  • 5+ years of related experience in front-end web development
  • Experience building web applications using JavaScript and modern front-end frameworks
  • Experience consuming APIs (REST/JSON) and handling data integration
  • Solid understanding of front-end development principles and best practices
  • Working knowledge of consuming RESTful APIs and handling JSON-based data
  • Ability to integrate API responses into front-end components and user workflows
  • Basic understanding of backend systems and how front-end applications interact with APIs
  • Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
  • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize work effectively
  • Willingness to learn new technologies and improve existing skills
  • Self-motivated with the ability to work independently on assigned tasks

This position is an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to grow their careers in the insurance/financial services industry while contributing to a collaborative team environment focused on achieving excellence in underwriting practices.

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