Front End Developer

$70,556 - $81,997/Yr

Cornell Univ - Geneva, NY

Full-time - Entry Level

Hybrid - Geneva, NY

About the position

The Front-End Developer at Cornell University will play a crucial role in developing and enhancing user interfaces for key websites, particularly for the New York State Integrated Pest Management Program (NYSIPM). This position focuses on creating responsive and accessible web applications using React, contributing to outreach and education efforts across New York State and beyond. The role requires collaboration with the digital team to ensure a seamless user experience and involves translating user requirements into interactive designs. While primarily focused on front-end development, familiarity with back-end technologies like Django is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance user interfaces for NYSIPM websites using React.
• Translate user requirements into interactive and responsive designs.
• Collaborate with the digital team to ensure a seamless user experience across platforms.
• Integrate front-end components with RESTful APIs for efficient data handling.
• Participate in weekly virtual standup meetings to align on project goals and share progress updates.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of professional experience in front-end development, particularly with React.js.
• Experience in integrating front-end components with RESTful APIs.
• Proven track record of delivering high-quality, responsive web applications in production environments.
• Experience working in a collaborative team environment, preferably within agile development teams.
• Demonstrated commitment to supporting diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and wellbeing.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with Django or other back-end frameworks.
• Prior experience in educational, non-profit, or outreach-focused organizations.
• Contributions to open-source projects or a strong portfolio showcasing front-end development work.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Generous time-off
• Great benefits including employee wellness programs, workshops, childcare and adoption assistance, parental leave, and flexible work options.