IDEA Factory - Full-Stack Software Engineer - Frontend Focus

Usmd; College Park (MD); On-site; USD 115,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution seeks an experienced Frontend Developer to create intuitive user interfaces and ensure exceptional user experiences. Responsibilities include managing data flow between backend services and applications, and implementing responsive design principles. Candidates should have strong skills in JavaScript, React, and modern web technologies along with a Master’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience. The position is based in College Park, MD, with a salary range of $115,000 to $135,000.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional experience in frontend development.
• Experience with state management and component-based architecture.
• Ability to manage data interaction between backend services and user-facing applications.

Responsibilities

• Develop intuitive user interfaces and ensure exceptional user experience.
• Manage data flow between backend services and user-facing applications.
• Implement responsive design principles for cross-device compatibility.

Skills

Strong front-end development skills with modern frameworks

JavaScript/TypeScript (expert level)

React.js with Redux/Context API or Vue.js with Vuex/Pinia

Knowledge of web performance optimization and accessibility standards

Understanding of user experience (UX) and user interface (UI) design principles

Education

Master's in a related field

Bachelor's degree with 3+ years of exceptional experience

Tools

HTML5

CSS3

SASS/SCSS

Modern build tools (Webpack, Vite, Parcel)

Testing frameworks (Jest, Cypress, Playwright)

CSS frameworks (Tailwind CSS, Material-UI, Bootstrap)

Job description

# **Job Description Summary**Organization's Summary Statement: Maryland Technology Enterprise Institute (MTech) seeks a professional who will develop user interfaces and ensure high-quality user experiences while managing data interaction between backend services and user-facing applications. The position's responsibilities will include Frontend Development & User Experience such as develop intuitive user interfaces and ensure exceptional user experience. Manage data flow between backend services and user-facing applications. Build and manage API calls from frontend to backend systems. This position will implement responsive design principles for cross-device compatibility. The A. James Clark School of Engineering at the University of Maryland catalyzes high- quality research, innovation, and learning, preparing our students to create innovations that will address the 21st century Grand Challenges (e.g., energy, environment, security, and human health) and improve the human condition. The Clark School is dedicated to leading and transforming the engineering discipline and profession, accelerating entrepreneurship, and transforming research and learning activities into innovations that benefit millions. Minimum Qualifications Education: Master's in a related field. Bachelor's degree with 3+ years of exceptional experience will be considered. Experience: 3+ years of professional experience. Required Technical Skills: a Strong front-end development skills with modern frameworks b. Experience with state management and component-based architecture c. Knowledge of web performance optimization and accessibility standards d. Understanding of user experience (UX) and user interface (UI) design principles Programming Languages & Frameworks: a. JavaScript/TypeScript (expert level) b. React.js with Redux/Context API or Vue.js with Vuex/Pinia c. HTML5, CSS3, SASS/SCSS d. Modern build tools (Webpack, Vite, Parcel) e. Testing frameworks (Jest, Cypress, Playwright) f. CSS frameworks (Tailwind CSS, Material-UI, Bootstrap) Physical Demands: Sedentary work performed in a normal office environment; exerts up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Ability to attend meetings both on and off campus. Preferences: NA Licenses/ Certifications: NA# **Additional Job Details****Additional Information:** UMD will not sponsor the successful candidate for work authorization in the United States now or in the future**Required Application Materials:** Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae, List of References**Best Consideration Date: February 4, 2026****Posting Close Date:** **N/A****Open Until Filled: Yes**# **Financial Disclosure Required**NoFor more information on Financial Disclosure, please visit .# **Department**ENGR-MTECH-IDEA Factory# **Worker Sub-Type**Faculty Regular# **Salary Range**$115,000 - $135,000# **Benefits Summary**For more information on Regular Faculty benefits, select this .# **Background Checks**Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.# # **Employment Eligibility**The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization. Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.# The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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