Carnegie Mellon University
Frontend Web Developer
Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, us, 15289
About the role
Are you a knowledgeable and passionate frontend developer that enjoys collaborating with developers, designers, and content creators? Do you write maintainable, performant, and high-quality code with an eye for good design? Are you able to adapt to new technologies and scenarios to find the right solutions? Do you strive to create the best user experience possible? If the answer is yes, you will make an excellent addition to our team!
We're looking for a Frontend Web Developer to join our Engineering Team to drive the frontend experience for several internal web applications. You'll collaborate with designers to craft reusable components and design patterns that are incorporated into our design system to help us deliver a consistent and delightful user experience. You'll use modern web technologies to build, operate, and enhance our web presences. As a specialist in frontend technologies, you will play a key role in shaping the technical direction of our internal web applications.What you'll do
Leverage expert level knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and their ecosystems.
Use REST APIs to build interactive web applications.
Take ownership and lead frontend development for several internal web applications.
Collaborate with developers, designers, and business teams to build, operate, and maintain websites and web applications built for speed, scalability, and reliability.
Be autonomous. You'll take full ownership of your work, and take responsibility for every last detail, every step of the way.
Collaborate with designers to craft accessible, reusable components and consistent design patterns.
Represent the team and be a significant influence in the overall vision and long-term goals for the team and products.
Who you are
Bachelor’s with 1-3 years’ experience, preferably more than 2 years of experience with modern web development
Knowledge with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript with a strong understanding of modern CSS and JavaScript frameworks, preferably Tailwind CSS, and VueJS.
Structured, creative, and enjoy sharing knowledge and working collaboratively with developers, designers, and other team members.
Write performant, testable, maintainable code with a good eye for design.
Understand modern frontend ecosystem, including but not limited to bundling (e.g., webpack, vite), linting, static typing (e.g., TypeScript), and automated testing.
Have experience implementing design systems or component libraries.
Have experience working in an agile development team using a methodology such as Scrum.
Focus on quantitative outcomes and delivering measurable product improvement.
Subject to a background investigation
Applicants for this position must be currently legally authorized to work for CMU in the United States. CMU will not sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this opportunity.
Who we areThe SEI helps advance software engineering principles and practices and serves as a national resource in software engineering, computer security, and process improvement. The SEI works closely with defense and government organizations, industry, and academia to continually improve software-intensive systems. Its core purpose is to help organizations improve software engineering capabilities and develop or acquire the right software, defect-free, within budget and on time, every time.
The Engineering Team works collaboratively with IT, business leaders, and technical staff to create enterprise-level business solutions that help the organization maintain and evolve technologies, business processes, and architectures to deliver a cohesive, and integrated business platform that constantly improves our organizational performance.Our benefitsOur benefits philosophy encompasses three driving priorities:
choice ,
control
and
well-being . Through Carnegie Mellon University, SEI offers a wide range of competitive employee benefits to help you live well, including comprehensive health insurance, tuition benefits, and a generous PTO and retirement savings policy to name a few.
To learn more, visit these resources:Why Carnegie Mellon to learn more about becoming part of an institution inspiring innovations that change the world.
Benefits at Glance
to get a listing of all employee benefits.
Staff Member Benefits
to get detailed information about benefits for employees who are not faculty.
Why work here?
Work with cutting edge technologies and experts to solve tough problems for the government and the nation.
Get 8% monthly contribution for your retirement, without having to make a contribution yourself.
Get tuition benefits to CMU for you and your dependent children.
Enjoy a healthy work/life balance with a flexible work arrangement.
Get access to university resources including campus fitness facilities, mindfulness programs, child care, free transportation on the Port Authority Transit System, etc.
Enjoy annual professional development opportunities to attend conferences and training or obtain a certification.
Get relocation assistance.
Joining the CMU team opens the door to an array of exceptional benefits available to eligible employees.Those employees who are
benefits eligible have the opportunity to experience the full spectrum of advantages from comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance to an enticing retirement savings program offering a generous employer contribution. You can also unlock your potential with tuition benefits and take well-deserved breaks with ample paid time off and observed holidays. Finally, rest easy knowing you are covered by life and accidental death and disability insurance.Other perks include a free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass, our Family Concierge Team to help navigate childcare needs, fitness center access, and so much more!For a comprehensive overview of the benefits that may be awaiting you, explore our Benefits page.At Carnegie Mellon, we value the whole package when extending offers of employment. Beyond just credentials, we consider the role and responsibilities, your invaluable work experience, and the knowledge gained through education and training. We acknowledge and appreciate your unique skills and the diverse perspective you bring. Your journey with us is about more than just a job; it’s about finding the perfect fit for your professional growth and personal aspirations.Are you interested in an exciting opportunity with an exceptional organization?! Apply today!LocationPittsburgh, PA
Job FunctionSoftware/Applications Development/Engineering
Position TypeStaff – Regular
Full Time/Part timeFull time
Pay BasisSalary
More Information:Please visit
“Why Carnegie Mellon”
to learn more about becoming part of an institution inspiring innovations that change the world.
Click here to view a listing of employee benefits
Carnegie Mellon University is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran .
Statement of Assurance
Are you a knowledgeable and passionate frontend developer that enjoys collaborating with developers, designers, and content creators? Do you write maintainable, performant, and high-quality code with an eye for good design? Are you able to adapt to new technologies and scenarios to find the right solutions? Do you strive to create the best user experience possible? If the answer is yes, you will make an excellent addition to our team!
We're looking for a Frontend Web Developer to join our Engineering Team to drive the frontend experience for several internal web applications. You'll collaborate with designers to craft reusable components and design patterns that are incorporated into our design system to help us deliver a consistent and delightful user experience. You'll use modern web technologies to build, operate, and enhance our web presences. As a specialist in frontend technologies, you will play a key role in shaping the technical direction of our internal web applications.What you'll do
Leverage expert level knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and their ecosystems.
Use REST APIs to build interactive web applications.
Take ownership and lead frontend development for several internal web applications.
Collaborate with developers, designers, and business teams to build, operate, and maintain websites and web applications built for speed, scalability, and reliability.
Be autonomous. You'll take full ownership of your work, and take responsibility for every last detail, every step of the way.
Collaborate with designers to craft accessible, reusable components and consistent design patterns.
Represent the team and be a significant influence in the overall vision and long-term goals for the team and products.
Who you are
Bachelor’s with 1-3 years’ experience, preferably more than 2 years of experience with modern web development
Knowledge with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript with a strong understanding of modern CSS and JavaScript frameworks, preferably Tailwind CSS, and VueJS.
Structured, creative, and enjoy sharing knowledge and working collaboratively with developers, designers, and other team members.
Write performant, testable, maintainable code with a good eye for design.
Understand modern frontend ecosystem, including but not limited to bundling (e.g., webpack, vite), linting, static typing (e.g., TypeScript), and automated testing.
Have experience implementing design systems or component libraries.
Have experience working in an agile development team using a methodology such as Scrum.
Focus on quantitative outcomes and delivering measurable product improvement.
Subject to a background investigation
Applicants for this position must be currently legally authorized to work for CMU in the United States. CMU will not sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this opportunity.
Who we areThe SEI helps advance software engineering principles and practices and serves as a national resource in software engineering, computer security, and process improvement. The SEI works closely with defense and government organizations, industry, and academia to continually improve software-intensive systems. Its core purpose is to help organizations improve software engineering capabilities and develop or acquire the right software, defect-free, within budget and on time, every time.
The Engineering Team works collaboratively with IT, business leaders, and technical staff to create enterprise-level business solutions that help the organization maintain and evolve technologies, business processes, and architectures to deliver a cohesive, and integrated business platform that constantly improves our organizational performance.Our benefitsOur benefits philosophy encompasses three driving priorities:
choice ,
control
and
well-being . Through Carnegie Mellon University, SEI offers a wide range of competitive employee benefits to help you live well, including comprehensive health insurance, tuition benefits, and a generous PTO and retirement savings policy to name a few.
To learn more, visit these resources:Why Carnegie Mellon to learn more about becoming part of an institution inspiring innovations that change the world.
Benefits at Glance
to get a listing of all employee benefits.
Staff Member Benefits
to get detailed information about benefits for employees who are not faculty.
Why work here?
Work with cutting edge technologies and experts to solve tough problems for the government and the nation.
Get 8% monthly contribution for your retirement, without having to make a contribution yourself.
Get tuition benefits to CMU for you and your dependent children.
Enjoy a healthy work/life balance with a flexible work arrangement.
Get access to university resources including campus fitness facilities, mindfulness programs, child care, free transportation on the Port Authority Transit System, etc.
Enjoy annual professional development opportunities to attend conferences and training or obtain a certification.
Get relocation assistance.
Joining the CMU team opens the door to an array of exceptional benefits available to eligible employees.Those employees who are
benefits eligible have the opportunity to experience the full spectrum of advantages from comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance to an enticing retirement savings program offering a generous employer contribution. You can also unlock your potential with tuition benefits and take well-deserved breaks with ample paid time off and observed holidays. Finally, rest easy knowing you are covered by life and accidental death and disability insurance.Other perks include a free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass, our Family Concierge Team to help navigate childcare needs, fitness center access, and so much more!For a comprehensive overview of the benefits that may be awaiting you, explore our Benefits page.At Carnegie Mellon, we value the whole package when extending offers of employment. Beyond just credentials, we consider the role and responsibilities, your invaluable work experience, and the knowledge gained through education and training. We acknowledge and appreciate your unique skills and the diverse perspective you bring. Your journey with us is about more than just a job; it’s about finding the perfect fit for your professional growth and personal aspirations.Are you interested in an exciting opportunity with an exceptional organization?! Apply today!LocationPittsburgh, PA
Job FunctionSoftware/Applications Development/Engineering
Position TypeStaff – Regular
Full Time/Part timeFull time
Pay BasisSalary
More Information:Please visit
“Why Carnegie Mellon”
to learn more about becoming part of an institution inspiring innovations that change the world.
Click here to view a listing of employee benefits
Carnegie Mellon University is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran .
Statement of Assurance