NextJS Developer

This posting is for a pending award.
The NextJS Developer is responsible for designing developing documenting and maintaining software solutions that are managed by the UMGC Student Portal team. This front-end developer position includes the use of web framework technologies to deliver an innovative and optimal user experience in an agile environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop high-quality software solutions based on requirements.
• Work in several web technologies including React HTML JavaScript jQuery and CSS.
• Collaborate with the Portal team to estimate plan and deliver user stories bug fixes and tasks within the sprint.
• Collaborate with other teams to identify and implement solutions.
• Follow best practices to guarantee adherence to WCAG 2.2 accessibility standards.
• Perform code environment and design reviews to ensure that quality work is being completed.
• Contribute to and lead delivery and deployment processes.
• Collaborate with testers to ensure proper test coverage and resolve any defects; oversee the development and coordination of test plans and execution with QA resources where appropriate.
• Manage deployment CI/CD.
• Troubleshoot escalate and respond to incidents problems and emergencies with the appropriate level of urgency and professionalism and respond or delegate as needed.
• Participate in daily scrum stand-ups and Agile ceremonies
• Present to the team solutions to improve the current code base or platform.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelors degree preferred in software development computer science engineering or related field or equivalent work experience and technical certificates.

• Ability to analyze technical problems and propose solutions
• Possesses expertise in the development testing and operational support of web applications.
• Experience working in an agile development environment.
• Knowledge and experience using the following technologies: React AngularJS HTML CSS Bootstrap JSON JavaScript Web Services XML and related technologies.
• Proficient with Visual Studio Code

Full-Time Employee Benefits:

• Competitive compensation
• Health benefits including Medical Dental and Vision
• Vacation and Personal Days
• 401K
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Continuous education and learning opportunities.