Location: Kansas City, MO
Adaptful LLC is a cutting-edge web development firm in the Kansas City region.
We’re now hiring for a Front-End Developer Internship position. If you’re excited
to be part of a growing team, Adaptful LLC is a perfect place to get started. As a Front-End Developer, you will be responsible for implementing visual elements within a web application. You will combine the art of design with the science of programming. You will be responsible for the translation of UI/UX design wireframes to actual code. An ideal candidate will be pursuing a bachelor’s degree in web design or a related field. Additional proficiency with programming languages and the ability to work independently are preferred for this role.
Responsibilities:
- Develop new user-facing features and UI/UX designs
- Build reusable code and libraries for future use
- Ensure the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs
- Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability
- Assure that all user input is validated before submitting it to back-end
- Collaborate with other team members and stakeholders
- Use a variety of programming languages to create user-friendly web pages
- Maintain and improve the company website
- Work in a multidisciplinary team with other professionals such as back-end
- developers and web designers
- Build high-quality mockups and design different prototypes
- Provide high-quality graphics and visual elements
- Design mobile-based features
- Get feedback from users and customers
- Stay abreast of emerging technologies
Qualifications:
- Proficient understanding of web markup, including HTML5, CSS3
- Proficient understanding of client-side scripting and JavaScript frameworks, including jQuery
- Proficient understanding of Git, Github, and VS Code
- Basic understanding of UI/UX principles
- Basic knowledge of browser troubleshooting and debugging practices and techniques
- Basic understanding of graphics software such as Adobe Suite, GIMP, Photoshop etc.
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Team player
- Great time-management skills
- Great interpersonal and communication skills
- 1 year of experience as a Front-end Developer, including experience with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and jQuery
- 1 year of experience with Python
- 1 year of experience with front-end frameworks, particularly Django and React
- Experience with UI/UX tools such as Adobe XD or Figma
- Knowledge of SEO principles
- Working toward BA in Computer Science or similar relevant field
- Basic knowledge of Linux or other Unix operating systems