Front end developer job description

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Front End Application Developer to join the Instructional Application Development Team in the School of Arts and Science IT Group. The position is part of a talented software development team that works on mission critical cutting-edge online education and instructional technology applications.
Among the key duties of this position are the following:

Assists in the design and building of the front end architecture for all our systems. Responsible for estimating resources, skill requirements, time requirements, identifying tools and technologies and participating in proof of concepts during initial phases of the projects. Analyzes high level system specifications, business requirements and/or use cases. Converts information into the appropriate level specifications and system design plan for the development team. Works with both the development team as well customer/stakeholders to gather requirements and discuss priorities.



Minimum Education and Experience



Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field; or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience. A minimum of two (2) years of front end application development experience.



Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities



Hands-on knowledge developing SPA using frameworks like Angular 2+, Angular material design, jQuery, NodeJS, Grunt as well as strong knowledge in html,css,javascript etc. Must have experience with design software such as XD, photoshop and illustrator. Hands-on experience in responsive design for mobile applications. Must be able to provide hands on software development experience as well as working experience in java development. Knowledge of Relational Databases, SQL and ORM technologies (JPA2, Hibernate). Familiarity with Version Controling system such as GIT / SVN . Hand-on expereince using MVC and Restful application architecture . Experience developing web applications using at least one popular web framework ( GWT , Spring MVC etc) as well as experience with test driven development Experience in creating UI/UX design documents and working with customers in gathering requirements for various projects.



Overview


Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national research university and the state of New Jersey's preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. Established in 1766 and celebrated a milestone 250th anniversary in 2016, the university is the eighth oldest higher education institution in the United States. More than 70,800 students and 27,000 faculty and staff learn, work, and serve the public at Rutgers locations across New Jersey and around the world.

Rutgers University-New Brunswick took root over 250 years ago. We are the state's most comprehensive intellectual resource-the flagship campus of Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, as designated by the Association of American Universities. We are the region's most high-profile public research institution and a leading national research center with a global impact.

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The Associate Front-End Web Developer position will be responsible for the development of web sites within a Content Management System platform, including site structure, custom components, custom workflows, and unit testing.
Essential Functions



Strategy & Planning


Acquire and interpret business requirements, creates a functional specification, and determines the most efficient/appropriate technologies. Actively working to obtain a broad knowledge of new technology, equipment, and systems.


Acquisition & Deployment


Perform analysis of business models, logical specifications, and/or customer requirements to design and build Internet solutions utilizing multiple technologies. Estimate hours for project tasks.


Operational Management


Manage and prioritize workload between project and maintenance tasks. Maintain and modify web applications; make approved changes by amending application documentation, developing detailed programming logic, and coding changes. Provide support for critical web application problems and issues.


Incidental Functions


Conduct research into new technologies, including tools, components, and frameworks. Analyze performance of websites and take action to correct deficiencies based on consultation with clients and approval of supervisor. Assist with other projects as may be required to contribute to efficiency and effectiveness of the work. Minimal travel is required Work outside the standard office 7.5-hour workday may be required.


Position Requirements



Formal Education & Certification


Bachelor's degree (or foreign equivalent) in a Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Information Technology field of study (e.g., Information Technology, Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering, Computer Systems Management, Mathematics) or equivalent experience.


Knowledge & Experience


1+ years IT experience. 1+ years' experience working as a front-end developer within a Java environment. 1+ years' experience working with command line tools (i.e., Terminal). Experience in CSS3 and HTML5, JavaScript, JQuery, JSTL and XML. Skilled in responsive Web Development. Experience using Chrome Developer Tools. Understand common UX/UI design patterns, best practices, and standard conventions. Highly skilled in use of Git. Experience working as part of an enterprise web team, interfacing with back-end developers, designers, server administrators, and external agencies or partners.


Preferred Experience


Experience using ADA browser evaluation tools. Adherence to current ADA markup standards. 1+ years experience creating reusable contributable widgets within a Content Management System. 1+ years' experience integrating JavaScript components with Content Management System widgets through an Application Programming Interface (API). Experience developing solutions utilizing AngularJS or React. Experience working as part of an enterprise web team, interfacing with back-end developers, designers, web engineers, and external agencies or partners. Object model designs (APIs).


Personal Attributes


Good analytical, conceptual, and problem-solving abilities. Good written and oral communication skills. Good presentation and interpersonal skills. Proven ability and initiative to learn and research new concepts, ideas, and technologies quickly. Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment. Ability to translate an idea or need into a completed solution or work product. Ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment. Strong commitment to inclusion and diversity.

Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status now or in the future.

Sherwin-Williams is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace.All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, creed, marital status or any other consideration prohibited by law or by contract.

As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, Sherwin-Williams requests state and local employment services delivery systems to provide priority referral of Protected Veterans.

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KPMG Digital Lighthouse is comprised of several specialist chapters who combine to design, deliver and operate cutting edge digital solutions on a variety of architectures, supporting our cross-sector clients to digitally transform their organisations and thrive on a global scale. We are a passionate, inclusive and supportive team who care about our clients, our people and the work we do. Join us today and accelerate your digital career with KPMG.

The opportunity:We're looking for a talented, passionate frontend developer to join of our cross-functional agile development team who work on a wide variety of exciting projects and autonomously write secure, testable, stable, and maintainable code. We use many of the latest technologies, practices, and tools, so you will need to be comfortable with constantly learning and have a keen interest in your own professional development, which we will enthusiastically support.

Day to day you will:Write testable, maintainable code in our frontend (React/ Typescript) tech stack with a focus on reusability, maintainability, accessibility, and modern best practices which adhere to our development standards.Work with the development team to break down the work components, plan and design the detailed technical specification of a solution and implement new features, enhancements, and bugfixes in a highly collaborative environment Manage multiple streams of work in a high-pressure environment, identify and remove technical impediments, raise development-related concerns, risks, and challenges early.Contribute to and follow the workflow process, advocate for improvements to product quality, and automate processes wherever possible.Maintain and evolve an existing suite of unit / component test and UI E2E tests.

What you'll bring to the team:A good comprehension of core web and browser concepts and have experience with CSS, HTML, JavaScript and modern JavaScript frameworks such as Angular /React/Vue/ Typescript/ Bootstrap, ideally in a SaaS environment.Experience with debugging tools (Chrome Dev Tools or similar) and consuming RESTful API and JSON.Familiarity or experience with MVC or mobile responsive design. A good understanding of Agile principles, methodologies and working in a CI / CD environment. A can-do attitude and willingness to learn, innovate and challenge the status quo by introducing new ideas and concepts to the team
Life at KPMG

We offer rewarding careers to talented individuals and a range of benefits to help provide holistic support for your work life, whatever your circumstance. As a KPMG employee, we will offer you:
- An array of health and wellness benefits such as free flu jabs, subsidised sporting events, access to EAP, additional leave to support you if you are diagnosed with COVID-19, access to e-bikes and other facilities. You will also have access to our Wellbeing@KPMG portal which has an extensive array of health and wellness advice.
- Hybrid Working - a mix of working in the office and at home to enhance your work/life balance as well as access to technology to get your 'home hub' set up.
- Work from Overseas policy - extend time connecting with friends and family outside New Zealand
- Flexible leave options, including the ability to purchase additional annual leave.
- Access to ‘Whanau@KPMG' - 18 weeks' paid flexible leave for all new parents - primary and secondary carers
- Unlimited access to digital accreditations through our partnership with Microsoft, LinkedIn Learning, with bespoke learning pathways for all employees.
- Corporate discounts on a range of lifestyle goods and services.
- Opportunity to join any of our Inclusion, Diversity and Equity networks as a participant and ally.
- Opportunity to join our Social club and enjoy activities such as cooking classes, painting, quiz nights and more.
- Time off for volunteering.
- Eligibility to our annual discretionary bonus scheme.
- Opportunities for local and international secondments.

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