Front-end Developer

Job Description

Enterprise Systems supports the Virginia Tech community by developing coordinating and managing application software systems and enterprise data to provide critical information services for university this position you will design develop and document front-end user interfaces under general direction. You will provide technical input on complex projects and serve as an expert in one or more business or functional areas.

In addition the Front-end Developer will:
Participate in the development implementation deployment and testing of responsive user interface components. Includes new functionality enhancements and defect resolution.
Prepare detailed program specifications identifying required inputs coordinating the solution deployment with the user department and ensuring satisfactory results.
Investigate user problems and needs identify their source and determine possible solutions.
Analyze user enhancement requests to include identifying potential problem areas and recommend optimum solution approaches.
Handle multiple assignments simultaneously and collaborate with colleagues.
Instruct guide and check the work of other technical personnel and perform quality assurance review.

Required Qualifications

Masters degree in Computer Science Information Technology Business or a related field or an equivalent combination of education training and progressively responsible experience.
Demonstrated experience with React JavaScript frameworks and libraries.
Demonstrated experience with React Material UI.
Demonstrated experience performing unit/integration testing with Jest/React libraries.
Demonstrated experience in full lifecycle user interface development including requirements gathering business analysis development troubleshooting testing and implementation
Demonstrated proficiency with HTML CSS and JavaScript
Demonstrated understanding of responsive design principles
Exposure to Web Accessibility Content Guidelines (WCAG)
Strong interpersonal organizational critical thinking attention to detail and communication skills with the ability to work effectively across internal external organizations and virtual teams

Preferred Qualifications

Web Accessibility certification such as IAAP WAS
Experience with Git and automated CI/CD pipelines
Experience with Docker containers and/or managing applications in a containerized environment
Experience developing React applications using TanStack Query (React Query).
Experience with business processes and applications supporting Higher Education
Experience working with Ellucian Banner systems

Overtime Status

Exempt: Not eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Regular

Salary Information

$81500 - $98400

Hours per week

40

Review Date

8/26/2026

Additional Information

Sponsorship is not available for this role.

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its mottoUt Prosim(That I May Serve) Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world Virginia Tech is aninclusive communitydedicated to knowledge discovery and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36000 undergraduate graduate and professional students in eightundergraduate colleges aschool of medicine aveterinary medicinecollegeGraduate School andHonors College.The university has a significant presence across Virginia including Blacksburg the greater Washington D.C. area the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke sites in Newport News and Richmond and numerousExtension officesandresearch institutes.A leading global research institution Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.

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