IDEA Factory - Full-Stack Software Engineer - Frontend Focus

Job Description Summary
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.

Responsibilities

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.

Implement responsive design principles for cross-device compatibility.

Qualifications

Education: Master’s in a related field; Bachelor’s degree with 3+ years of exceptional experience will be considered.

Experience: 3+ years of professional experience.

Required Technical Skills:

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.

Programming Languages & Frameworks:

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).

Physical Demands
Sedentary work performed in a normal office environment; exerts up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Ability to attend meetings both on and off campus.

Background Checks
Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.

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EEO Statement
The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.

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