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Robert Half FrontEnd Developer in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Description
Overview
The Front-End Developer is responsible for building engaging, responsive, and user‑friendly web interfaces. This role works closely with designers, product managers, and backend engineers to translate UI/UX designs into high‑quality code. The ideal candidate is highly proficient in modern front‑end frameworks, follows best practices, and is passionate about delivering seamless experiences across devices and platforms.
Key Responsibilities
Develop, test, and maintain responsive web interfaces using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
Implement front‑end features using modern frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue (based on company stack).
Collaborate with UI/UX designers to translate prototypes and wireframes into functional digital experiences.
Optimize applications for performance, scalability, accessibility, and cross‑browser compatibility.
Create reusable components, patterns, and front‑end architecture that support scalability.
Troubleshoot and debug UI issues and improve user experience.
Integrate front‑end components with backend APIs and services.
Maintain version control and follow established code review processes (Git, GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket).
Stay up to date on best practices, new technologies, and modern web standards.
Partner with product and engineering teams to ensure technical feasibility and align on project requirements.
Requirements
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Web Development, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
2–5 years of hands‑on front‑end development experience.
Strong proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (ES6+).
Experience with at least one modern JavaScript framework: React, Angular, Vue, Svelte, etc.
Familiarity with RESTful APIs, JSON, and asynchronous programming.
Strong understanding of responsive design, accessibility (WCAG), and cross‑browser compatibility.
Experience using front‑end build tools (Webpack, Vite, Gulp, npm, Yarn).
Proficiency with Git or other version control systems.
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