Front End Developer (Junior to Mid Career)

Kforce - Austin, TX

Full-time - Entry Level

Austin, TX

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

Kforce is seeking a Front End Developer (Junior to Mid Career) to join a collaborative team in Austin, TX. This role involves creating new web-based user interfaces and engineering lightweight UI components that adhere to modern web standards. The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic environment, contributing to the development of software for major financial institutions while continuously improving the UI code base.

Responsibilities

• Engineering lightweight UI components that scale well over time and meet modern web standards.
• Transforming wireframes from conception to reality while collaborating with a team.
• Building software used by some of the largest financial institutions in the world.
• Continually improving the UI code base by contributing to code reviews and routine maintenance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• Experience with object-oriented programming.
• Self-starter who takes initiative and helps drive product design.
• Comfortable working in a non-structured, agile development environment with short release cycles.
• Interest in financial technology.

Nice-to-haves

• Familiarity with JavaScript, HTML, and CSS.
• Familiarity with any JavaScript Framework.
• Familiarity with concurrency.
• Experience interacting with a web service API.
• Experience with website design.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary.
• Fun and relaxed environment.
• Exposure to real-world projects and hands-on software development experience.
• Mentorship from experienced professionals in the field.
• Potential for future career opportunities based on performance.
• Opportunity to learn about the financial services industry in the US, UK, Canada, Ireland, and Australia.
• Always stocked kitchen full of drinks and snacks.
• Comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees.