India onlyThe NextJS Developer is responsible for designing, developing, documenting and maintaining software solutions that are managed by the UMGC Student Portal team. This front-end developer position includes the use of web framework technologies to deliver an innovative and optimal user experience in an agile environment.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop high-quality software solutions based on requirements.
- Work in several web technologies, including Next.js, React, HTML, JavaScript, jQuery, and CSS.
- Collaborate with the Portal team to estimate, plan, and deliver user stories, bug fixes and tasks within the sprint.
- Collaborate with other teams to identify and implement solutions.
- This is a Remote (work from home) position.
- Follow best practices to guarantee adherence to WCAG 2.2 accessibility standards.
- Perform code, environment, and design reviews to ensure that quality work is being completed.
- Contribute to and lead delivery and deployment processes.
- Collaborate with testers to ensure proper test coverage and resolve any defects; oversee the development and coordination of test plans and execution with QA resources, where appropriate.
- Manage deployment CI/CD.
- Troubleshoot, escalate and respond to incidents, problems, and emergencies with the appropriate level of urgency and professionalism and respond or delegate as needed.
- Participate in daily scrum stand-ups and Agile ceremonies
- Present to the team solutions to improve the current code base or platform.
- Other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Education
- Bachelor’s degree preferred in software development, computer science, engineering or related field, or equivalent work experience and technical certificates.
- Possesses expertise in the development, testing, and operational support of web applications.
- Ability to analyze technical problems and propose solutions
- Experience working in an agile development environment.
- Knowledge and experience using the following technologies: Next.js, React, AngularJS, HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, JSON, JavaScript, Web Services, XML, and related technologies.
- Proficient with Visual Studio Code
- Development in support of customer portals and mobile experiences
- Work in higher education
- Experience with Peoplesoft, Mulesoft
- Experience with GitHub Copilot, AWS CodeWhisperer
- UMGC or USM prior experience preferred
