Front End Web Application Developer

GSK Solutions


Job Location:

Detroit, MI - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: Yesterday
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Title

Front End Web Application Developer (Onsite)

Location

Detroit MI

Duration

12 months

Pay Rate

$55/hr on C2C / 1099 all inclusive (OR) $50/hr on W2

Interview Type

Onsite

Note

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Job Description

The Data Services department is seeking a Front-End Developer (Contractor) to support two student-facing initiatives: an Attendance Display Pilot and the Student this role you will own front-end design and development - building intuitive performant and visually engaging interfaces for K-12 students and school staff. Work is sequenced: the Attendance Display Pilot is the immediate priority with Student Hub development following.

This role requires close collaboration with the Senior Data Engineer and Infrastructure Architect (backend API database) and the Deputy Executive Director Data Services (project direction and stakeholder coordination). You will be expected to translate defined requirements into clean maintainable code without introducing scope creep and to work directly from technical specifications rather than through intermediaries.

Essential Functions

Under the direction of the Senior Director Data Services and the Data Platform Team Lead the Front-End Developer will:

Front-End Development

Design and build React/TypeScript web applications from defined technical specifications across both display-only and authenticated use cases

Implement data visualization components including summaries trend charts and gamified recognition displays

Develop kiosk-style interfaces optimized for continuous unattended display on screens and embedded devices

Build authenticated web parts within the SharePoint Online environment using the SharePoint Framework (SPFx)

Ensure all interfaces are visually clear performant and appropriate for K-12 student audiences

API Integration & Authentication

Integrate front-end applications with RESTful APIs including proper handling of authentication tokens error states and loading behavior

Implement Azure AD token acquisition flows for student-authenticated features using MSAL

Coordinate on API contracts and response shapes before building dependent UI components

Quality & Collaboration

Work directly from defined requirements - this role does not define scope requirements or data business rules

Flag design ambiguities or requirement gaps before building not after

Maintain clean documented version-controlled front-end code in Azure DevOps

Participate in sprint planning and review as needed

Top Skills & Years of Experience

Minimum Qualifications

Education

Bachelors degree in Computer Science Web Development Design or a related field and/or equivalent professional experience

Required Experience & Skills

4 years work experience working in front-end development

Demonstrated experience building production React applications with TypeScript

Strong UI/UX sensibility - able to own visual design and interaction decisions not just implement them

Experience integrating REST APIs into front-end applications including authentication headers and error handling

Proficiency with data visualization libraries (Recharts or equivalent)

Ability to build accessible responsive interfaces appropriate for K-12 audiences

Portfolio or work samples required - submissions without examples of prior front-end work will not be considered

Preferred Experience & Skills

Experience developing SharePoint Framework (SPFx) web parts

Familiarity with Azure AD authentication and MSAL token acquisition flows

Experience building kiosk-style or display-only web applications

Prior work in K-12 education or public sector environments

Recruiter Details

Contact: Lokesh - - Eight three two - Nine nine zero -Two four two six

Job Title Front End Web Application Developer (Onsite) Location Detroit MI Duration 12 months Pay Rate $55/hr on C2C / 1099 all inclusive (OR) $50/hr on W2 Interview Type Onsite Note - Job Description The Data Services department is seeking a Front-End Devel...