UI Developer - Umanist Staffing LLC

Position Title

: UI Developer

Location

: Newark, Delaware (Hybrid Role; Nearby Candidates Preferred)

Position Type

: Full-Time, W2 Candidates (Minimum 16-Month Validity Required)

Position Responsibilities:

UI Development

: Design, develop, and implement user interfaces for web applications. Ensure high-quality, responsive, and accessible UI components.

Collaboration

: Work closely with UX/UI designers and other stakeholders to transform wireframes and design mockups into functional, high-quality code.

Optimization

: Optimize UI components for performance, leveraging tools and techniques for speed and efficiency, including image compression, lazy loading, and code bundling.

Troubleshooting

: Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve issues to ensure a smooth and seamless user experience.

Code Quality

: Participate in code reviews, adhere to best practices, and maintain high standards for code quality and consistency.

Tool Utilization

: Use front-end and accessibility tools to ensure applications are compliant with WCAG 2.1 and provide a high-quality user experience across various devices and browsers.

Required Skills Experience:

HTML/CSS

: Expertise in HTML5 and CSS3, including pre-processors like SASS. Strong understanding of semantic HTML, responsive design, and accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1).

JavaScript

: Proficiency in Vanilla JavaScript (ES6+) and modern JavaScript frameworks and libraries such as Angular, React, Vue, or similar.

Version Control

: Experience with Git distributed version control, branching/merge strategies, and platforms like Bitbucket.

Design Patterns

: Solid understanding of front-end design patterns and principles, including Responsive Web Design, MVC, BEM, OOCSS, Event Delegation, and more.

AJAX Data Fetching

: Experience with AJAX for fetching and rendering dynamic web content from service endpoints.

Performance Optimization

: Familiarity with performance optimization tools and techniques, such as Lighthouse, image compression, and code bundling.

Front-End Tools

: Proficiency with development and accessibility tools such as DevTools, Web Fiddler, and accessibility testing tools (e.g., JAWS, VoiceOver, TalkBack).

UX Integration

: Ability to efficiently translate UX wireframes into functional UI components while proactively identifying and addressing design risks.

Node.js NPM

: Experience with Node.js, NVM, and NPM for managing dependencies and development workflows.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Web Development, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.

Typically requires 5-6 years of experience in UI development with a strong portfolio showcasing relevant projects.