Synectics
Front End Developer
Synectics - Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
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Job Description:
As a Front End Engineer in our Design System team, contractor will side by side with design and product teams to build frontend experiences. Will elevate our digital experiences through compelling prototypes, patterns, and components that empower our partners and clients. A detail-oriented systems thinker, they can see tough challenges from multiple perspectives and uncover the technical solutions to solve design and business needs. Develops reusable/configurable components in React and Typescript Contributes back to our design system in the form of components, documentation, best practices, and supports. Exhibits deep understanding of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript/Typescript to help support implementation team with best practices Contributes to an open culture that enables development through direct but kind feedback, promotes diverse perspectives and fosters a sense of curiosity and optimism. Manages expectations and deliver effective, efficient, and thoughtful technical solutions. Collaborates and communicate professionally with designers, product owners and architects to understand technical needs and user requirements while effectively communicating the complexity, intent, and specifications of development tasks Working with GitHub source control Hours: 8:30am - 5pm CST Qualifications:
Education/Certifications: Preferred A minimum of two years of front-end UI development experience, writing semantic HTML, CSS, ES6 JavaScript and Typescript Strong knowledge on Typescript and React framework Strong knowledge on CSS frameworks and CSS processors Demonstrate deep understanding and advocacy on software engineering best practices Proven experience on writing unit test and Test Driven Development Experience with debugging and browser performance optimization Experience using GIT and source control workflows with multiple contributors Experience with Node, Webpack, and NPM libraries Practical understanding of accessibility standards and WCAG 2.1 compliance Attention to detail, having a sense of design and layout Excellent verbal and written communication skills (the ability to effectively sell an idea) Ability to manage time wisely given competing priorities, meet agreed upon deadlines, and be accountable for work Experience in working with a cross-functional team or large-scale software development lifecycle, including waterfall and (more importantly) agile methodologies Work portfolio (applications, code samples) that demonstrates systematic and creative development thinking as well as a deep understanding of UI development best practices Past experience working in a design system team Experience with end-to-end testing Experience with mobile device testing frameworks Portfolio or github links Familiar w/ modern front-end libraries/frameworks Experience developing enterprise-level applications
Benefits:
Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.
Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.
Vision Insurance : Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first enrollment date that is at least 30 days after employment begins. Enrollment dates are each January 1st, April 1st, July 1st, and October 1st.
Technical Certification Bonus: Synectics is pleased to award its employees a bonus of up to $500 for an approved professional certification. In determining the bonus amount, Synectics will consider the cost of the test(s) for any certification relating to your current position, achieved during your employment with us. Only one Certification Bonus per calendar year may be awarded per employee. Only current, active employees will be eligible to receive this bonus. It will be awarded 90 days after the Synectics office has received documentation confirming the successful completion of the certification.
Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.
As a Front End Engineer in our Design System team, contractor will side by side with design and product teams to build frontend experiences. Will elevate our digital experiences through compelling prototypes, patterns, and components that empower our partners and clients. A detail-oriented systems thinker, they can see tough challenges from multiple perspectives and uncover the technical solutions to solve design and business needs. Develops reusable/configurable components in React and Typescript Contributes back to our design system in the form of components, documentation, best practices, and supports. Exhibits deep understanding of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript/Typescript to help support implementation team with best practices Contributes to an open culture that enables development through direct but kind feedback, promotes diverse perspectives and fosters a sense of curiosity and optimism. Manages expectations and deliver effective, efficient, and thoughtful technical solutions. Collaborates and communicate professionally with designers, product owners and architects to understand technical needs and user requirements while effectively communicating the complexity, intent, and specifications of development tasks Working with GitHub source control Hours: 8:30am - 5pm CST Qualifications:
Education/Certifications: Preferred A minimum of two years of front-end UI development experience, writing semantic HTML, CSS, ES6 JavaScript and Typescript Strong knowledge on Typescript and React framework Strong knowledge on CSS frameworks and CSS processors Demonstrate deep understanding and advocacy on software engineering best practices Proven experience on writing unit test and Test Driven Development Experience with debugging and browser performance optimization Experience using GIT and source control workflows with multiple contributors Experience with Node, Webpack, and NPM libraries Practical understanding of accessibility standards and WCAG 2.1 compliance Attention to detail, having a sense of design and layout Excellent verbal and written communication skills (the ability to effectively sell an idea) Ability to manage time wisely given competing priorities, meet agreed upon deadlines, and be accountable for work Experience in working with a cross-functional team or large-scale software development lifecycle, including waterfall and (more importantly) agile methodologies Work portfolio (applications, code samples) that demonstrates systematic and creative development thinking as well as a deep understanding of UI development best practices Past experience working in a design system team Experience with end-to-end testing Experience with mobile device testing frameworks Portfolio or github links Familiar w/ modern front-end libraries/frameworks Experience developing enterprise-level applications
Benefits:
Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.
Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.
Vision Insurance : Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first enrollment date that is at least 30 days after employment begins. Enrollment dates are each January 1st, April 1st, July 1st, and October 1st.
Technical Certification Bonus: Synectics is pleased to award its employees a bonus of up to $500 for an approved professional certification. In determining the bonus amount, Synectics will consider the cost of the test(s) for any certification relating to your current position, achieved during your employment with us. Only one Certification Bonus per calendar year may be awarded per employee. Only current, active employees will be eligible to receive this bonus. It will be awarded 90 days after the Synectics office has received documentation confirming the successful completion of the certification.
Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.