Front End Developer at Richmond Public Schools in Virginia, Virginia, United States
- Company: Richmond Public Schools
- Location: Virginia, Virginia, United States
- Posted: Sep 18, 2026
- Type: Full-time
- Experience: 2+ years
Overview
We are seeking a skilled Front End Developer to join our dynamic team. As a Front End Developer, you will be responsible for implementing visual and interactive elements that users engage with through their web browser or application interface. You'll work closely with designers and back-end develop…
Job description
- We are seeking a skilled Front End Developer to join our dynamic team. As a Front End Developer, you will be responsible for implementing visual and interactive elements that users engage with through their web browser or application interface. You'll work closely with designers and back-end developers to build seamless user experiences.
Responsibilities
- - Develop new user-facing features using modern front-end technologies
- - Build reusable code and libraries for future use
- - Ensure the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs
- - Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability
- - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features
- - Identify and troubleshoot UI/UX issues
- - Maintain code quality, organization, and automatization
Requirements
- - 2+ years of professional experience in front-end development
- - Proficient understanding of HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript (ES6+)
- - Experience with React.js, Vue.js, or similar modern JavaScript frameworks
- - Familiarity with RESTful APIs and asynchronous request handling
- - Understanding of responsive design principles
- - Knowledge of browser testing and debugging
- - Experience with version control systems (Git)
- - Basic understanding of server-side CSS preprocessing platforms (e.g., SASS, LESS)
- - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Web Development, or related field (or equivalent practical experience)
- - Portfolio demonstrating front-end development projects
- - Experience with TypeScript
- - Knowledge of modern front-end build pipelines and tools
- - Understanding of cross-browser compatibility issues and solutions
- - Familiarity with code bundlers like Webpack or Parcel
- - Experience with UI/UX design principles
- - Knowledge of testing and debugging processes
- - Awareness of SEO principles and ensuring websites are optimized for search engines
Skills
Required
- HTML5
- CSS3
- JavaScript (ES6+)
- React.js
- Vue.js
- RESTful APIs
- Responsive design
- Browser testing and debugging
- Git
- SASS
- LESS
Preferred
- TypeScript
- Cross-browser compatibility
- Webpack
- Parcel
- UI/UX design principles
- Testing and debugging processes
- SEO principles
Benefits
- - Competitive salary based on experience
- - Flexible work arrangements
- - Health insurance and retirement benefits
- - Professional development opportunities
- - Collaborative and innovative work environment