Front End Web Developer Internship

Location: Kansas City, MO

Adaptful LLC is a cutting-edge web development firm in the Kansas City region.
We’re now hiring for a Front-End Developer Internship position. If you’re excited
to be part of a growing team, Adaptful LLC is a perfect place to get started. As a Front-End Developer, you will be responsible for implementing visual elements within a web application. You will combine the art of design with the science of programming. You will be responsible for the translation of UI/UX design wireframes to actual code. An ideal candidate will be pursuing a bachelor’s degree in web design or a related field. Additional proficiency with programming languages and the ability to work independently are preferred for this role.

Responsibilities:

• Develop new user-facing features and UI/UX designs
• Build reusable code and libraries for future use
• Ensure the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs
• Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability
• Assure that all user input is validated before submitting it to back-end
• Collaborate with other team members and stakeholders
• Use a variety of programming languages to create user-friendly web pages
• Maintain and improve the company website
• Work in a multidisciplinary team with other professionals such as back-end
• developers and web designers
• Build high-quality mockups and design different prototypes
• Provide high-quality graphics and visual elements
• Design mobile-based features
• Get feedback from users and customers
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies

Qualifications:

• Proficient understanding of web markup, including HTML5, CSS3
• Proficient understanding of client-side scripting and JavaScript frameworks, including jQuery
• Proficient understanding of Git, Github, and VS Code
• Basic understanding of UI/UX principles
• Basic knowledge of browser troubleshooting and debugging practices and techniques
• Basic understanding of graphics software such as Adobe Suite, GIMP, Photoshop etc.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Team player
• Great time-management skills
• Great interpersonal and communication skills
• 1 year of experience as a Front-end Developer, including experience with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and jQuery
• 1 year of experience with Python
• 1 year of experience with front-end frameworks, particularly Django and React
• Experience with UI/UX tools such as Adobe XD or Figma
• Knowledge of SEO principles
• Working toward BA in Computer Science or similar relevant field
• Basic knowledge of Linux or other Unix operating systems