Web Developer

Jobtailor; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinder Institute is seeking a front-end focused web developer to design, build, and maintain high-performance web applications and tools. You will work primarily on front-end processes with some back-end exposure, supporting research centers and enablement teams.

The role requires strong UX/UI background, proficiency in HTML/CSS/JavaScript, and experience with VueJS/ReactJS. You will coordinate across teams, ensure compliance, and contribute to data-driven projects in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of web development experience.
• Proficiency with HTML, CSS, JavaScript; Python knowledge a plus.
• Experience with VueJS and ReactJS frameworks.
• Experience with backend APIs/HTTP services and JSON/XML.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies.
• Understanding of Information Security and Privacy risks.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Experience with ArcGIS technologies and data visualization tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the creation and maintenance of websites for the Kinder Institute.
• Design, build, and implement high-quality, high-performance web-based applications and tools.
• Focus on front-end processes while possessing back-end knowledge or willingness to develop it.
• Serve as an advisory-capacity partner supporting research centers and enablement teams.
• Help structure work, coordinate across teams, ensure compliance, and improve execution.
• Maintain project visibility and guide execution across KIUR initiatives.
• Prepare, coordinate, document, and advise without replacing leadership authority.
• Employ advanced statistical analysis, research methods, and data management with strong communication.

Skills

HTML

CSS

JavaScript

VueJS

ReactJS

UX/UI Design

Project Management

Agile Methodology

Backend APIs

JSON

GitHub

AWS

ArcGIS Online

Tableau

PowerBI

ETL Process

Data Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

GitHub

Amazon Web Services

ArcGIS Online

Tableau

PowerBI

Job description

Assist in the creation and maintenance of websites for the Kinder Institute.
Responsible for the design, build, and implementation of new, high-quality, high-performance web-based applications and tools.
Primarily work on front-end processes.
Expected to have a strong UX/UI background, but should possess some back-end knowledge and skills, or be willing to develop them.
Serve as an advisory-capacity operational partner supporting research centers and institutional enablement teams (IETs).
Help structure work, coordinate across teams, support compliance and process follow-through, maintain project visibility, and improve execution across KIUR initiatives.
Prepare, coordinate, document, and advise, but not replace leader-level authority, strategic ownership, or formal supervisory responsibility.
Excel in advanced statistical analysis, research methodologies, and data management, with strong communication and project management skills.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• In lieu of the education requirement, additional related experience, above and beyond what is required, on an equivalent year for year basis may be substituted
• Two or more (2+) years of experience in web development
• In lieu of the experience requirement, additional related education, above and beyond what is required, on an equivalent year-for-year basis may be substituted
• Programming skills in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Python
• Experience with JavaScript frameworks (especially VueJS, ReactJS)
• Experience with backend APIs/HTTP web services and working with JSON or XML formatted data
• Experience with GitHub and version control
• General understanding of the Agile methodology
• General understanding of Information Security and Privacy risks and the methods to mitigate those risks
• Proven ability to meet multiple deadlines and priorities, working on a team or independently
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment and adaptable to change
• Excellent Communication and Interpersonal skills
• Preferences
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, information systems, or related technical discipline
• Experience with Amazon Web Services (especially serverless services; DynamoDB, S3, CloudFront, Lambda)
• Experience with creating a custom CSS theme library using Tailwind, Sass, or vanilla CSS
• Experience with ArcGIS Online, Experience builder, ArcGIS StoryMap, and ArcGIS Survey123
• Experience with web survey concepts and technology (e.g., Qualtrics)
• Experience with data visualization software and packages (e.g., Tableau, PowerBI, MapLibre, etc.)
• Experience with relational and non-relational databases
• Experience with containerized applications, Knowledge of data pipeline, ETL process
• Experience with the responsible use of Agentic AI in web development
• Experience with Drupal and Content Management

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in front-end web development with strong skills in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and frameworks like VueJS and ReactJS. Proficient in UX/UI design, project management, and advanced statistical analysis, with a solid understanding of back-end processes and data management.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• HTML
• CSS
• JavaScript
• VueJS
• ReactJS

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Web Development
• UX/UI Design
• Statistical Analysis
• Data Management
• Agile Methodology
• Backend APIs
• JSON
• Version Control
• Data Visualization
• Containerized Applications

Soft Skills

• Communication
• Interpersonal Skills
• Project Management
• Adaptability
• Team Collaboration

Industry Keywords

• Information Security
• Privacy Risks
• Web Survey Technology
• ETL Process
• Agentic AI

Tools & Technologies

• GitHub
• Amazon Web Services
• ArcGIS Online
• Tableau
• PowerBI