Frontend Engineer

Position Summary

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Front End Engineer to design, build, and maintain responsive, scalable, and high-performance web applications. The ideal candidate combines strong engineering fundamentals with a passion for user experience, accessibility, and modern front-end architecture.

This role collaborates closely with product managers, designers, backend engineers, and QA teams to deliver intuitive digital experiences across desktop and mobile platforms.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain modern web applications using contemporary front-end frameworks and technologies
• Translate UI/UX designs and wireframes into high-quality, reusable code
• Optimize applications for speed, scalability, accessibility, and cross-browser compatibility
• Collaborate with designers and backend engineers to implement seamless user experiences
• Build reusable components and front-end libraries for future use
• Participate in architecture discussions, code reviews, and technical planning
• Troubleshoot and resolve front-end issues, bugs, and performance bottlenecks
• Implement responsive design principles for mobile-first applications
• Maintain coding standards, testing practices, and documentation
• Stay current with emerging front-end technologies, tools, and best practices

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience)
• 3+ years of professional front-end development experience
• Strong proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and TypeScript
• Experience with modern frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue.js
• Experience with responsive and adaptive design techniques
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs and asynchronous request handling
• Experience using version control systems such as Git
• Understanding of web performance optimization and browser rendering behavior
• Knowledge of testing frameworks and front-end build tools
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills
• Strong collaboration and teamwork
• Effective communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with server-side rendering frameworks such as Next.js or Nuxt
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and cloud platforms
• Knowledge of accessibility standards (WCAG)
• Experience with design systems and component libraries
• Understanding of SEO best practices for web applications
• Exposure to Agile or Scrum development environments

Front-End Technologies:

• HTML5
• CSS3 / SCSS
• JavaScript (ES6+)
• TypeScript
• React
• Angular
• Vue.js

Tools & Platforms:

• Git
• Webpack / Vite
• npm / Yarn
• Jest / Cypress
• Browser Developer Tools

Benefits:

• Empowering emerging adults with their growth and development.
• Innovating the movement towards mental wellness.
• Collaboration with multidisciplinary senior board members.
• Growing your professional network.
• Room for advancement and growth within the organization to serve as a board member.

Join our team and make a meaningful impact on the lives of young adults while shaping a brighter future for mental health and well-being. Together, we can inspire hope and create lasting change. Apply now!

This is a part-time and unpaid volunteer position (5-8 hours a week)