Front-End Developer Intern Job at Prospect Equities, Chicago, IL

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  • Prospect Equities
  • Chicago, IL

Job Description

About the Role:
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Front-End Developer Intern to join our team in building responsive and user-friendly public websites, mobile applications, and web applications. In this role, you will focus on crafting intuitive user interfaces using JavaScript / TypeScript and React, collaborating closely with backend engineers to integrate APIs and ensure seamless interactions. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in front-end development and expand your skills to include mobile app development using React Native.

 

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Build and optimize front-end and mobile components using JavaScript / TypeScript and the React / React Native framework to deliver a smooth and responsive user experience.
  2. Collaborate with backend engineers to integrate RESTful APIs, ensuring seamless data flow between the front-end and back-end systems.
  3. Participate in the design and optimization of user interfaces, focusing on performance, accessibility, and user-centric features.
  4. Identify, debug, and resolve front-end issues to continuously enhance UI performance and overall user experience.
  5. Contribute to front-end unit testing to ensure code reliability and maintain stability across different browsers and devices.
  6. Assist in the deployment and maintenance of front-end systems on AWS, ensuring smooth updates and optimal performance.
  7. Attend daily stand-up meetings and weekly sprint meetings with the tech team to coordinate tasks, share progress, and address any blockers related to front-end development.
  8. Work closely with fellow software engineers, gaining a comprehensive understanding of full-stack development.

 

Basic Qualifications:

  1.   Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
  2. Hands-on experience with JavaScript, TypeScript, and the React framework for front-end development, and React Native for mobile development.
  3. Understanding of responsive web design principles and cross-browser compatibility.
  4. Familiarity with version control systems, such as Git.
  5. Strong problem-solving skills and an ability to work collaboratively within a team.
  6. Excellent communication skills and a willingness to learn new technologies.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

  1. Previous internship or project experience focused on front-end development.
  2. Familiarity with RESTful API integration and development.
  3. Experience with front-end unit testing frameworks and best practices.
  4. Basic understanding of AWS services and deployment processes.
  5. Exposure to Agile/Scrum methodologies.

 
What You Will Gain:

  1. Hands-on exposure to developing production-level public websites, web applications, and mobile applications with modern technologies.
  2. Collaboration with backend engineers and insights into how front-end components integrate with server-side systems.
  3. Experience working within an Agile environment, participating in code reviews, and learning industry-standard development and testing methodologies.
  4. Work alongside experienced software engineers and contribute to impactful projects.

How to Apply:

Submit your resume and a brief cover letter detailing your experience and interest in the position. Please include links to any relevant projects or GitHub repositories.


 

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