Front End Software Developer - Detroit

Company: Local Staffing
Location: Redford
Posted on: November 19, 2021

Job Description:

As a Front End Developer on an agile development team within the Individual Marketplace segment, you will be one of the primary drivers of user experience in our web applications. These applications support the process of enrolling participants in benefit policies. Our product portfolio includes a wide array of technology and services that support employers in the administration of their employee benefit programs. Note: Employment-based non-immigrant visa sponsorship and/or assistance is not offered for this specific job opportunity. The Role In this role, you will help us build tools that empower our users and streamline their process. As a development team, we support various internal stakeholders and processes that provide value to our clients and participants. Our team provides tools to support a high volume of data flow, allowing much of the process to be automated but also providing insight when it is needed for human decisions. As a Front End Developer, you will: Create user friendly and intuitive web pages and features Maintain, troubleshoot and improve existing websites Optimize web applications for performance Get feedback from users and UX designers Write functional requirement documents Create quality mockups and prototypes Write high quality automated tests The Requirements We are looking for someone who loves creative problem-solving. Innovation is encouraged, and you'll have the opportunity to learn and recommend improvements as our products develop. Strong communication skills are essential, as you will work with our UX designers, users and other developers. You should have significant front end development experience but also be willing to learn new things and accept feedback. Required Skills/Experience Advanced JavaScript React/React Hooks Jest, React Testing Library HTML/CSS REST APIs Chrome/Client side dev tools/debugging Web Design, Dev, Testing, Deployment Helpful Skills/Experience Server side languages (e.g., C# or Java, etc.) SQL (e.g., SQL Server, PostgreSQL, etc.) Cypress testing framework MSW for API mocking Azure UX/Design Interactive prototype creation Git/CVS Client side Auth (OAuth, OpenId Connect) Essential Personal Qualities Work well within a team Manage time and priorities well Productive and engaged Humble enough to take feedback and suggestions Assertive enough to help guide the team Passionate about creating high quality products and user experiences Willis Towers Watson is a federal contractor and sub-contractor subject to the mandatory COVID-19 vaccination requirements of Presidential Executive Order 14042. Therefore, you must certify and provide documentation of full vaccination against COVID-19 if you are hired in the U.S. If you are unable or unwilling to be vaccinated because of medical reasons or sincerely-held religious beliefs, and you accept an offer from WTW, you may request a medical or religious accommodation. If you require an accommodation, the Company will evaluate your request and work with you to identify reasonable alternatives to vaccination, if available. EEO, including disability/vets [https://cdn-static.findly.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/1240/2021/06/14082050/EEO-Policies-for-WTW-Careers-site-2021.pdf]

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