IDEA Factory - Full-Stack Software Engineer - Frontend Focus

University of Maryland•College Park, MD

8d•$115,000 - $135,000

About The Position

Maryland Technology Enterprise Institute (MTech) seeks a professional who will develop user interfaces and ensure high-quality user experiences while managing data interaction between backend services and user-facing applications. The position's responsibilities will include Frontend Development & User Experience such as develop intuitive user interfaces and ensure exceptional user experience. Manage data flow between backend services and user-facing applications. Build and manage API calls from frontend to backend systems. This position will implement responsive design principles for cross-device compatibility. The A. James Clark School of Engineering at the University of Maryland catalyzes high- quality research, innovation, and learning, preparing our students to create innovations that will address the 21st century Grand Challenges (e.g., energy, environment, security, and human health) and improve the human condition. The Clark School is dedicated to leading and transforming the engineering discipline and profession, accelerating entrepreneurship, and transforming research and learning activities into innovations that benefit millions.

Requirements

Master's in a related field. Bachelor's degree with 3+ years of exceptional experience will be considered.
3+ years of professional experience.
Strong front-end development skills with modern frameworks
Experience with state management and component-based architecture
Knowledge of web performance optimization and accessibility standards
Understanding of user experience (UX) and user interface (UI) design principles
JavaScript/TypeScript (expert level)
React.js with Redux/Context API or Vue.js with Vuex/Pinia
HTML5, CSS3, SASS/SCSS
Modern build tools (Webpack, Vite, Parcel)
Testing frameworks (Jest, Cypress, Playwright)
CSS frameworks (Tailwind CSS, Material-UI, Bootstrap)