Front End User Interface (UI) Software Developer

Description

Position Overview:

CUBRC is seeking multiple front-end web developers to join our teams located in Buffalo and Rome, NY. As a front-end developer, you will be working on state-of-the-art research and development projects for defense and intelligence applications. As a member of a project team, qualified candidates will be expected to have a working knowledge of HTML5, CSS, and JavaScript and an understanding of user interface and user experience (UI/UX) design. Your duties will include turning wireframes and mock-ups into reusable code and building high-quality UI components with scalability in mind.

Responsibilities:

· Designs and develops a user interface that satisfies business requirements and desired specifications.

· Troubleshoots and debugs user interface of web pages, web applications and web components.

· Collaborates with cross-functional teams and clients to define, design, deploy and test user interface enhancements and technical solutions that meet the needs of the company, its clients, and the end users.

· Utilizes storyboards, mockups, wireframes, user flows, and process flows to communicate interaction and design ideas.

· Researches, evaluates and implements new technology to optimize user interface efficiency, reliability, usability, and scalability.

· Maintains records to document technical and functional developments and revisions, including base architecture and customization details.

· May survey users to gain insight and valuable feedback for user interface improvements.

· Write high-quality, scalable, and reusable code

· Stay plugged into emerging technologies and industry trends

Why CUBRC

· 401(k) – No Waiting Period. 100% Vested on date of hire.

· 3% company contribution in the first year of employment, company contribution increases over time. Employee is not required to contribute to the plan to receive CUBRC’s contribution.

· Health Insurance – No Waiting Period – competitive costs.

· Dental, Vision Insurance after 6 months – Employer paid benefit for employees and dependents.

· Life Insurance after 6 months – Employer paid benefit for the employee.

· Generous paid time off, unlimited sick time and 9 paid holidays

· Free beverages and stocked beverage refrigerators for employees

Requirements

Job Qualifications and Skill Sets:

· Associates or Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field

· Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience developing modern, responsive, and cross-browser-compatible websites using HTML5, CSS, and JavaScript

· Knowledge and experience using a version control system (VCS) such as git, i.e. managing branches, making and pushing commits, and participating in code reviews.

· Knowledge of JavaScript frameworks such as React, Angular, and Vue

· Familiarity with various front-facing APIs such as REST, RPC, WebSockets, SOAP.

· Experience with JavaScript libraries such as jQuery and Bootstrap

· Knowledge of frontend tools such as webpack & babel 

· Experience using a NodeJS package manager such as npm or Yarn.

· Experience with cross-browser compatibility testing

Special Requirements:

· Must be able to obtain and remain eligible for a US Department of Defense security clearance during the course of employment.

· Must be vaccinated against COVID-19 per the executive mandate.