Front-End UI Developer (React or Angular)

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Job Description

Location: New York, NY (Hybrid)

A UI Developer with expertise in React, Front-end development, and API integration is responsible for creating and maintaining user interfaces for web applications, ensuring a seamless and visually appealing user experience while effectively connecting with backend services.
 
Key Responsibilities:
Front-End Development:
Design, develop, and maintain responsive and interactive user interfaces using React.js.
Implement user-friendly and aesthetically pleasing web pages and components.
Write clean, efficient, and scalable code following best practices.
Optimize applications for maximum speed and performance across various devices and browsers.   

React Expertise:
Develop reusable and modular React components.
Manage application state using React Hooks, Context API, or state management libraries like Redux.
Stay updated with the latest React features, best practices, and ecosystem tools.

API Integration:
Integrate front-end components with RESTful APIs and other backend services.
Ensure smooth data flow and communication between the UI and the server.
Handle data fetching, manipulation, and display within the UI.

Collaboration and Testing:
Collaborate closely with UX/UI designers to translate wireframes and mockups into functional interfaces. 
Work with backend developers to define API specifications and troubleshoot integration issues.
Write and maintain unit and integration tests to ensure code quality and application stability.
Participate in code reviews and contribute to team standards and best practices. 

Problem Solving and Optimization:
Debug and resolve UI/UX issues and performance bottlenecks.
Ensure cross-browser and cross-platform compatibility.
Implement accessibility standards (e.g., Section 508) as required.

Required Skills:
Proficiency in JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3.
Strong experience with React.js and its ecosystem (e.g., Redux, React Router, Hooks).
Experience with front-end build tools (e.g., Webpack, Babel).
Familiarity with RESTful APIs and asynchronous request handling.
Understanding of responsive design principles and cross-browser compatibility.
Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git).
Knowledge of testing frameworks (e.g., Jest, React Testing Library) is a plus.
Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.

Life at Capgemini

Capgemini supports all aspects of your well-being throughout the changing stages of your life and career. For eligible employees, we offer:
•    Flexible work
•    Healthcare including dental, vision, mental health, and well-being programs
•    Financial well-being programs such as 401(k) and Employee Share Ownership Plan
•    Paid time off and paid holidays
•    Paid parental leave
•    Family building benefits like adoption assistance, surrogacy, and cryopreservation
•    Social well-being benefits like subsidized back-up child/elder care and tutoring
•    Mentoring, coaching and learning programs
•    Employee Resource Groups
•    Disaster Relief

Capgemini is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Capgemini is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. We promote fairness, accessibility, inclusion, and respect through our Partnership Accreditation in Indigenous Relations (PAIR) Committee, which supports meaningful engagement with Indigenous communities across Canada. We value the rich cultural heritage and contributions of Indigenous Peoples and actively work to create a welcoming and respectful environment. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender identity/expression, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

This is a general description of the Duties, Responsibilities and Qualifications required for this position. Physical, mental, sensory or environmental demands may be referenced in an attempt to communicate the manner in which this position traditionally is performed. Whenever necessary to provide individuals with disabilities an equal employment opportunity, Capgemini will consider re