Job Description
Join our dynamic team at Innovatech Solutions, a leading digital transformation agency in Chicago's vibrant tech scene. We're seeking a passionate Junior Web Developer to help craft cutting-edge web experiences for our diverse client portfolio. You'll collaborate with senior developers, UX designers, and product managers to build responsive, user-friendly applications using modern frameworks. This is an exceptional opportunity to grow your skills in a mentor-rich environment while contributing to impactful projects for Fortune 500 companies and innovative startups alike.
Responsibilities
- Develop responsive, mobile-first websites and web applications using HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript (ES6+)
- Implement interactive UI components using React.js and modern frontend frameworks
- Collaborate with UX designers to translate mockups into pixel-perfect web interfaces
- Write clean, maintainable code and participate in peer code reviews
- Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability
- Integrate RESTful APIs and third-party services
- Contribute to agile development processes including sprint planning and retrospectives
- Stay current with emerging web technologies and industry best practices
Qualifications
- 1-3 years of professional web development experience or relevant internship experience
- Proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (ES6+), and responsive design principles
- Strong understanding of React.js and component-based architecture
- Familiarity with version control systems (Git) and collaborative workflows
- Experience with CSS preprocessors (SASS/LESS) and build tools (Webpack)
- Knowledge of backend basics (Node.js, Express) and RESTful APIs
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ web development projects with live deployments
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field preferred