Front End Developer

About Harmer Consultants, Inc: Harmer Consultants is a Chicago-based provider of diversified professional information technology (IT) recruiting services. Backed by devoted, experienced Partners and an exceptional reputation, Harmer prides itself on connecting people who are empowered by growing meaningful professional relationships for contract, contract-to-hire, and project-based assignments. Our highly skilled, professional recruiters have developed extensive networks within the business community making them among the most successful recruiters in the industry. We are a dynamic, growth-oriented organization with a history of successful, long-lasting relationships. Clients recognize Harmer for its exceptional recruiting team, quality candidates, and seamless process. Harmer has 30+ years of proven history providing clients with project-based experts for critical, time-sensitive and technically specific engagements. We are currently looking to assist one of our clients in identifying a dynamic candidate who has a strong background in the below skills. For more information visit you have the below skill set and are interested in being contacted by one of our team members to discuss this role please apply: Job Title:Front End DeveloperLocation:Remote; however, local to one of the following offices to come onsite occasionally...Lisle, IL (Secondary Locations - Nashville, TN; San Diego, CA; St. Paul, MN; Remote)Duration:6-month contract to hireDUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Familiar with the challenges of today''s web environment including making web sites fully accessible, secure and mobile friendlyWorks closely with designers to take designs from Photoshop/Figma/etc and deliver pixel perfect HTML/CSS mockups.Responsible for helping to further develop a design catalog by identifying UI components to improve reusability and consistency across frontend properties.Analyzes and debugs frontend systems to ensure high performance with tools such as Google Page Speed Optimizer.Understands that testing and coding go hand in handDevelops front-end software by studying information needs; conferring with users/product owners; studying systems flow, data usage, and work processes; investigating problem areas; following the software development lifecycleLoves to teach and learn, and knows that continuous learning is the cornerstone of every successful engineerStrategic thinker and thrives operating in broad scope, from conception through continuous operation of 24x7 applications. As a pragmatist, able to distill complex and ambiguous situations into actionable plans for your team. Proven ability to navigate uncharted waters.Documents and demonstrates solutions by developing documentation, flowcharts, layouts, diagrams, charts, code comments and clear codeClear written and spoken communication skillsHas the drive to constantly look for ways to improve their craft and mentor others on the sameSelf-driven - not afraid to take on complete ownership of your tasks and champion efforts to get your tasks to completionTHE IDEAL CANDIDATEHas a Computer Science degree and 6+ years of experienceHas experience with Java, Spring Framework and JavaScriptSignificant web application development experience (Vue/React, Bootstrap, SPA)Experience with Bootstrap/SASS and developing responsive user interfacesStrong background consuming REST based servicesBonus: Design experience with Photoshop/FigmaBonus: Implementing designs in HTML for emailBonus: Experience with iOS or Android development toolsBonus: Experience working in Amazon Web ServicesREQUIREMENTSBachelor''s degree in Computer Science/Programming is requiredRIGHT TO WORKMust have legal right to work in the USA - provided by Dice

Created: 2025-10-04