Associate Applications Developer

Seeking an entry-level Applications Developer under the direction of the Senior Applications Developer and the Associate Director with a keen interest in coding for the modern web to join our development team. The candidate will be responsible for developing and maintaining the front end of our web applications with a focus on creating high-quality, responsive websites using Next.js, crafting React components, and testing API endpoints using Postman. This role offers the unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience and grow technical skills in a supportive environment.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in developing and implementing new features and websites using Next.js framework.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code in alignment with our coding standards.
• Create and maintain React components with a focus on functionality and user experience.
• Utilize Postman to test and validate API endpoints to ensure they meet specifications.
• Collaborate with developer to understand the RESTful API structures and integrate them with the frontend.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to team knowledge sharing.
• Assist with troubleshooting and debugging applications.
• Complete assigned tasks and projects within specified timeframes while maintaining quality standards.
• Dedicate approximately 5% of your time to miscellaneous duties as needed, which may include research, documentation, and supporting other team members.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Basic understanding of web markup, including HTML5 and CSS3.
• Understanding of version control tools, such as Git.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum of 1 year experience with JavaScript.
• Minimum of 1 year experience with React and Next.js.
• Experience with API platforming and testing tools such as Postman or Insomnia.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Experience developing encrypted middleware and using JWT for securing applications.
• Experience in UI frameworks such as MUI or Chakra UI.
• Experience using mapping APIs for web applications.
• Detailed understanding of SEO principles.

The offer for this position will be based on internal equity, unit's available budget, and the candidate's qualifications.