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# Front-end Developer

- **Company:** Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University
- **Location:** United States
- **Salary:** $81,500.0 - $98,400.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** HTML, JavaScript (Programming Language), Web Accessibility, Software Applications, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Design of User Interfaces, Human-Computer Interaction, Responsive Web Design, Software Engineering, Solution Deployment Descriptor, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Enterprise Data Management, Enterprise Software Applications, ReactJS, Git, Material UI, Integration Tests, Information Technology, Front End Software Development, Docker
- **Published:** August 23, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/d243925b-b8d4-44e8-ae5e-4594782982df

## About the Role

Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and progressively responsible experience.
Demonstrated experience with React, JavaScript frameworks, and libraries.
Demonstrated experience with React Material UI.
Demonstrated experience performing unit/integration testing with Jest/React libraries.
Demonstrated experience in full lifecycle user interface development including requirements gathering, business analysis, development, troubleshooting, testing, and implementation
Demonstrated proficiency with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
Demonstrated understanding of responsive design principles
Exposure to Web Accessibility Content Guidelines (WCAG)
Strong interpersonal, organizational, critical thinking, attention to detail, and communication skills with the ability to work effectively across internal, external organizations, and virtual teams, Web Accessibility certification, such as IAAP WAS
Experience with Git and automated CI/CD pipelines
Experience with Docker containers and/or managing applications in a containerized environment
Experience developing React applications using TanStack Query (React Query).
Experience with business processes and applications supporting Higher Education
Experience working with Ellucian Banner systems

## Description

Enterprise Systems supports the Virginia Tech community by developing, coordinating, and managing application software systems and enterprise data to provide critical information services for university constituents. In this position, you will design, develop, and document front-end user interfaces under general direction. You will provide technical input on complex projects and serve as an expert in one or more business or functional areas.

In addition, the Front-end Developer will:
Participate in the development, implementation, deployment, and testing of responsive user interface components. Includes new functionality, enhancements, and defect resolution.
Prepare detailed program specifications, identifying required inputs, coordinating the solution deployment with the user department, and ensuring satisfactory results.
Investigate user problems and needs, identify their source, and determine possible solutions.
Analyze user enhancement requests to include identifying potential problem areas and recommend optimum solution approaches.
Handle multiple assignments simultaneously and collaborate with colleagues.
Instruct, guide, and check the work of other technical personnel and perform quality assurance review.


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