Front-end Developer

Virginia Tech

$81K — $98K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business, or related fields, or equivalent experience.
  • Experience with React and JavaScript frameworks.
  • Experience with React Material UI.
  • Experience in unit/integration testing with Jest/React.
  • Proficiency in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript with understanding of responsive design principles.
  • Familiarity with Web Accessibility Content Guidelines (WCAG).
  • Strong interpersonal and organizational skills with effective communication abilities.

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop front-end user interfaces with a focus on responsiveness.
  • Prepare and document program specifications for user interface components.
  • Investigate user issues to identify problems and determine solutions.
  • Analyze enhancement requests and recommend optimal solutions.
  • Manage multiple projects simultaneously while collaborating with team members.
  • Guide and review the work of other technical staff and perform QA checks.

Benefits

  • Regular appointment type with a standard 40-hour work week.
  • Opportunity to work in a supportive university environment with a focus on community.
  • Possibility of contributing to impactful projects in higher education.
  • Position allows for technical expertise in front-end development.
Full Job Description
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 constituents. In 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
• Master's 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

$81,500 - $98,400

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.

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