UI Developer

More info.

1. I prefer to find candidates local to KC (within 25 miles)
   1. There is a chance of bringing the team onsite or at Our Office
   2. Walsworth likes having people close
2. Remote outside of 25 miles is fine if we are struggling with #1 above. They will need to be comfortable with 5%-10% travel.
   1. Vendor will reimburse
   2. There is not a requirement right now but as we get into the throws of the work, onsite time could become necessary

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UI Developer - - Remote / KCMO -


U.S. Citizenship Status: U.S. Citizen


Position/Sheet Notes: UI Developer role supporting Yearbook 360 platform with ECCO Select and Walsworth


Requires strong skills in React, Node.js, REST/GraphQL, and MySQL/DynamoDB


Must have 2-4+ years of experience and familiarity with AWS, Git, Agile, and CI/CD preferred


Spark Hire Questions: 1. Can you walk us through a recent project where you built or significantly contributed to a front-end web application? What technologies did you use, and what challenges did you face?


2. How have you handled integrating front-end applications with back-end services such as RESTful or GraphQL APIs?


3. Have you ever worked with a legacy system or migrated older applications to a modern tech stack? What was your approach?


Job Description


Position Category: Developer


Job Description: Job Description: UI Developer - Yearbook 360


**Location:** Remote/Hybrid


About the Role:


We are partnering with Walsworth to lead the user interface development and ongoing maintenance of Yearbook 360 - a platform revolutionizing yearbook creation and publishing. We are looking for a highly skilled UI Developer to build, optimize, and manage web applications and interfaces that deliver exceptional experiences to students, educators, and publishers alike.


This role will blend front-end development, back-end integration, and collaboration with internal teams and external vendors to ensure seamless functionality, design consistency, and top-tier performance across the Yearbook 360 platform.


Key Responsibilities:
• Develop, enhance, and maintain responsive web applications for Yearbook 360.
• Design and implement user-friendly UI components using modern frameworks like React, Vue.js, or Angular.
• Integrate front-end applications with back-end services via RESTful and GraphQL APIs.
• Support the migration of legacy systems to modern web platforms.
• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders, Walsworth teams, and ECCO Select leadership.
• Lead the design and build of custom websites within both internal and external environments.
• Maintain and troubleshoot access control and authentication processes.
• Conduct ongoing research into emerging web technologies to guide strategic enhancements.
• Ensure robust security across all websites and applications.
• Provide Tier 3 support for escalated issues from the help desk.
• Coordinate software updates, deployments, and patches with infrastructure teams.


Required Skills & Qualifications:
• Proficient in HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and modern front-end frameworks (React, Angular, Vue.js).
• Experience with Node.js, Express.js, and working knowledge of server-side scripting.
• Strong understanding of RESTful APIs and/or GraphQL integrations.
• Solid experience with MySQL and/or DynamoDB.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field and 2+ years of web development experience;


OR
• Associate degree and 4+ years of relevant experience.


Preferred/Bonus Experience:
• Experience with version control tools: Git, GitHub, GitLab, or Bitbucket.
• Experience with Agile/Scrum development methodologies.
• Proficiency with tools like JIRA, Confluence, and Slack.
• AWS ecosystem knowledge: EC2, Lambda (serverless), S3, ECS.
• CI/CD tools and automation experience.


Soft Skills:
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organized, self-directed, and capable of managing multiple tasks.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities.
• Collaborative team player with the ability to interface across departments and vendors.
• Committed to delivering secure, high-quality, scalable solutions.