IDEA Factory - Full-Stack Software Engineer - Frontend Focus

UM01 University of Maryland College Park (UMCP); United States; On-site; USD 115,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Maryland, College Park (UMCP) is seeking a skilled professional to develop user interfaces and manage data interaction between backend services and user-facing applications. The position requires a Master’s degree in a related field and at least 3 years of professional experience.

The ideal candidate will have strong front-end development skills, including expertise in JavaScript/TypeScript, and familiarity with React.js and modern build tools. The salary range for this position is $115,000 - $135,000.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a related field or Bachelor's with relevant experience.
• 3+ years of professional experience in front-end development.
• Strong understanding of UX/UI design principles.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Front-end development skills

User experience design

JavaScript/TypeScript

React.js with Redux

HTML5, CSS3

Education

Master’s degree in a related field

Bachelor’s degree with 3+ years of experience

Tools

Webpack

Jest

Job description

Job Description Summary

Organizational 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Implement responsive design principles for cross-device compatibility.

Qualifications

• Education: Master’s degree 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

• Strong front‑end development skills with modern frameworks.
• Experience with state management and component‑based architecture.
• Knowledge of web performance optimization and accessibility standards.
• Understanding of user experience (UX) and user interface (UI) design principles.

Programming Languages & Frameworks

• JavaScript/TypeScript (expert level)
• React.js with Redux/Context API or Vue.js with Vuex/Pinia
• HTML5, CSS3, SASS/SCSS
• Modern build tools (Webpack, Vite, Parcel)
• Testing frameworks (Jest, Cypress, Playwright)
• CSS frameworks (Tailwind CSS, Material-UI, Bootstrap)

Salary and Benefits

Salary range: $115,000 - $135,000.

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.

EEO Statement

The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.