Front End Developer

$70,556 - $81,997/Yr

Cornell University - Geneva, NY

Full-time - Mid Level

Hybrid - Geneva, NY

Educational Services

About the position

The Front End Developer at Cornell University will play a crucial role in developing and enhancing user interfaces for key websites and web development projects using React. This position is integral to supporting outreach and education efforts across New York State and the United States, ensuring a seamless and intuitive user experience. The developer will collaborate closely with the digital team to translate user requirements into interactive designs, focusing on performance and accessibility while integrating front-end components with back-end utilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance user interfaces for websites and web development projects using React.
• Translate user requirements into interactive and responsive designs.
• Ensure front-end components are visually appealing and optimized for performance and accessibility.
• Collaborate with the digital team to integrate front-end components with RESTful APIs.
• 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, with a strong focus on React.js.
• Experience in integrating front-end components with RESTful APIs.
• Familiarity with version control systems like Git.
• Experience working in a collaborative team environment, preferably within agile development teams.

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 work in front-end development.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Generous time-off
• Great benefits