Job Description

This is a remote position.

The NextJS Developer is responsible for designing, developing, documenting and maintaining software solutions that are managed by the UMGC Student Portal team. This front-end developer position includes the use of web framework technologies to deliver an innovative and optimal user experience in an agile environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop high-quality software solutions based on requirements.

• Work in several web technologies, including Next.js, React, HTML, JavaScript, jQuery, and CSS.

• Collaborate with the Portal team to estimate, plan, and deliver user stories, bug fixes and tasks within the sprint.

• Collaborate with other teams to identify and implement solutions.

• Follow best practices to guarantee adherence to WCAG 2.2 accessibility standards.

• Perform code, environment, and design reviews to ensure that quality work is being completed.

• Contribute to and lead delivery and deployment processes.

• Collaborate with testers to ensure proper test coverage and resolve any defects; oversee the development and coordination of test plans and execution with QA resources, where appropriate.

• Manage deployment CI/CD.

• Troubleshoot, escalate and respond to incidents, problems, and emergencies with the appropriate level of urgency and professionalism and respond or delegate as needed.

• Participate in daily scrum stand-ups and Agile ceremonies

• Present to the team solutions to improve the current code base or platform.

• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Education

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in software development, computer science, engineering or related field, or equivalent work experience and technical certificates.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to analyze technical problems and propose solutions

• Possesses expertise in the development, testing, and operational support of web applications.

• Experience working in an agile development environment.

• Knowledge and experience using the following technologies: Next.js, React, AngularJS, HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, JSON, JavaScript, Web Services, XML, and related technologies.

• Proficient with Visual Studio Code

Experience in these areas a plus

• Development in support of customer portals and mobile experiences

• Work in higher education

• Experience with Peoplesoft, Mulesoft

• Experience with GitHub Copilot, AWS CodeWhisperer

Job Tags

Contract work, Work experience placement, Remote work,

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