Front-End Developer: React UI & Accessibility

Virginia Tech; Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Tech in Blacksburg is seeking a Front-end Developer to design, develop, and document responsive user interfaces under general direction. You will provide technical input on complex projects and serve as an expert across university units.

The role requires a Master’s degree or equivalent, strong React/JavaScript experience, and familiarity with WCAG. You will collaborate with internal and external teams and contribute to testing, linting, and deployment processes.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent in CS/IT/Business or related field.
• Demonstrated experience with React, JavaScript frameworks and libraries.
• Experience with React Material UI and unit/integration testing (Jest).
• Full lifecycle UI development including requirements, analysis, development, testing and deployment.
• Proficiency with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript; responsive design.
• Understanding WCAG accessibility guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, test, and document front-end UI components.
• Provide technical input on complex projects and coordinate with user departments.
• Investigate user problems and identify solutions.
• Analyze enhancement requests and propose optimum approaches.
• Collaborate across internal and external teams and mentor junior staff.

Skills

React

JavaScript frameworks

React Material UI

Jest/React testing

HTML

CSS

Responsive design

WCAG

communication

Education

Master’s degree (CS/IT/Business)

Tools

Git

CI/CD pipelines

Docker

TanStack Query

Ellucian Banner

Job description

Virginia Tech in Blacksburg is seeking a Front-end Developer to design, develop, and document responsive user interfaces under general direction. You will provide technical input on complex projects and serve as an expert across university units.

The role requires a Master’s degree or equivalent, strong React/JavaScript experience, and familiarity with WCAG. You will collaborate with internal and external teams and contribute to testing, linting, and deployment processes.