Software Developer - Front End

Job Summary:

Signature Consultants is seeking a Software Developer - Front End for an opportunity with a client located in Minneapolis, MN.

Responsibilities:

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• Collaborates with strategists, UX designers, accessibility, consultants, product managers / owners, and other partner groups on ideation and concept efforts for next generation experiences (features, apps, product touch points, etc.) for responsive web, including kiosk, desktop/laptop, and mobile devices. Works within agile teams and on dedicated project work

• Advises and guides design team and partner groups in upstream discussion on feasibility of next generation ideas from technical perspective

• Prepares low and high-fidelity concept prototypes for concept ideation and innovation, research, test and measurement efforts

• Provides oversight and guidance, as well as granular detail and specificity regarding the exact elements and components that comprise an experience that is delivered to customers

• Participates in iterative/lean software design test-learn software design life cycles. Assists production technology teams with UI production efforts. Collaborates with teams to determine road maps to reach desired results

• Creates high-impact reusable components for use across the enterprise

• Works concurrently on multiple tasks or projects in an agile environment

• Development of websites and applications through all phases of the development life cycle (including planning, building, testing, deploying, and maintaining)

• Working with project managers using traditional and Agile methodologies to plan and execute development

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree, or equivalent experience

• Five to eight years of related work experience

Preferred Skills/Experience:

• Thorough knowledge of UX best practices, interactive design principles, guidelines, and relevant policies, including current web accessibility standards

• Thorough knowledge of semantic HTML, CSS, SCSS, JavaScript frameworks

• React experience strongly preferred

• Ability to define build plan

• Ability to determine which type of prototype is appropriate for the project need - low-fidelity Figma vs HTML, etc.

• Ability to meet current web accessibility standards by leveraging testing tools and semantic, accessible development techniques

• Basic understanding of current trends and developments in the area of web, application and software development

• Familiarity with managing reusable shared component libraries and design systems desired

• Familiarity of design thinking process and framework, and familiarization with workshop and co-creations desired

• Experience with user-centered design from concept to delivery

• Experience working in a cross-channel environment, including kiosk, desktop/laptop, and mobile devices

• Experience collaborating with large teams

• Strong understanding of project life cycle methodology (PLM) and testing methodologies / procedures

• Excellent planning and organizational skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills

• Agile experience preferred

• A solid grasp of fundamental algorithms and applications

• Strong design and coding skills in Typescript/Javascript, and/or React

• Firm understanding of software development principles, capabilities and limitations of platforms, including first-time user experience, battery life, connectivity issues, and perceived performance

• Experience influencing software engineering best practices within your team

• Hands on experience with JavaScript frameworks

• Knowledge of Accessibility and Web Standards

• Experience with both Responsive and Adaptive Web Design

• Experience with common front-end development tools such as Babel, Webpack, NPM, yarn, etc.

About Signature Consultants, LLC

Headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Signature Consultants was established in 1997 with a singular focus: to provide clients and consultants with superior staffing solutions. For the ninth consecutive year, Signature was voted as one of the "Best Staffing Firms to Work For" and is now the 14th largest IT staffing firm in the United States (source: Staffing Industry Analysts). With 28 locations throughout North America, Signature annually deploys thousands of consultants to support, run, and manage their clients' technology needs. Signature offers IT staffing, consulting, managed solutions, and direct placement services. For more information on the company, please visit www.sigconsult.com. Signature Consultants is the parent company to Hunter Hollis and Madison Gunn.

EEO Employer

Signature Consultants is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Signature will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at or 888.838.1020.