Front End Web Developer
IO Datasphere, Inc. · Detroit, MI · 1 wk ago
EngineeringContract
Job Summary
IO Datasphere, Inc. is seeking a Front End Web Developer to join their team. The ideal candidate will have 4+ years of experience working in front-end development, strong UI/UX skills, and proficiency with data visualization libraries. They will collaborate closely with the Senior Data Engineer, Infrastructure Architect, and Deputy Executive Director, Data Services.
Responsibilities
- Build React/TypeScript web applications from defined technical specifications, across both display-only and authenticated use cases
- Implement data visualization components including summaries, trend charts, and gamified recognition displays
- Develop kiosk-style interfaces optimized for continuous, unattended display on screens and embedded devices
- Build authenticated web parts within the SharePoint Online environment using the SharePoint Framework (SPFx)
- Ensure all interfaces are visually clear, performant, and appropriate for younger audiences
- Integrate front-end applications with RESTful APIs, including proper handling of authentication tokens, error states, and loading behavior
- Implement Azure AD token acquisition flows for student-authenticated features using MSAL
- Carefully coordinate on API contracts and response shapes before building dependent UI components
- Work directly from defined requirements, flagging design ambiguities or requirement gaps before building, not after
- Maintain clean, documented, version-controlled front-end code in Azure DevOps
- Participate in sprint planning and review as needed
Requirements
- 60% onsite (Monday, Tuesday, Friday, with Wednesday/Thursday work from home)
- Portfolio or work samples of prior front-end work required
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Web Development, Design, or a related field, and/or equivalent professional experience
- To have: Experience developing SharePoint Framework (SPFx) web parts, familiarity with Azure AD authentication and MSAL token acquisition flows, experience building kiosk-style or display-only web applications, and prior work in K-12 education or public sector environments
Benefits
- Hybrid role, requiring 60% onsite (Monday, Tuesday, Friday, with Wednesday/Thursday work from home)
Pay
- Rate depends on experience
Schedule
- Hybrid role, requiring 60% onsite (Monday, Tuesday, Friday, with Wednesday/Thursday work from home)
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Retirement plan
- Flexible work schedule
Skills
- Experience working in front-end development
- Strong UI/UX sensibility
- Proficiency with data visualization libraries
- Ability to build accessible, responsive interfaces appropriate for K-12 audiences
- Experience developing SharePoint Framework (SPFx) web parts
- Familiarity with Azure AD authentication and MSAL token acquisition flows
- Experience building kiosk-style or display-only web applications
- Prior work in K-12 education or public sector environments