Job Description

Description

The Front-End Software Engineering Intern will support the development of modern, responsive user interfaces by implementing new UI components, enhancing existing user flows, and improving overall usability and visual consistency. This role collaborates closely with product, design, and engineering teams and provides hands-on experience with React/Next.js, state management, and API-driven UI development.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Implement new UI components based on design specifications and product requirements.

Enhance and refine existing pages, screens, and user flows for improved usability and performance.

Identify and fix UI bugs, layout issues, and visual inconsistencies across browsers/devices.

Make small UX improvements (e.g., micro-interactions, form validation clarity, accessibility enhancements).

Collaborate with engineers, designers, and product partners to ensure UI aligns with requirements and standards.

Contribute to documentation and maintainability of front-end components and patterns.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

Currently pursuing, or recent graduate with, a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Development/Engineering, or related field.

Experience or working knowledge of:

JavaScript/TypeScript

HTML/CSS

Working knowledge of Java (as applicable to the product stack)

Knowledge of front-end frameworks/libraries such as React and Next.js.

Basic understanding of:

Linux/Unix-based systems

Networking fundamentals ( DNS, TCP/IP)

Git and version control workflows

Preferred Qualifications / Nice-to-Have

Exposure to Redux Toolkit and state management concepts

Experience consuming APIs using Fetch API and/or Axios

Exposure to real-time UI patterns such as SockJS/WebSocket client

Familiarity with component libraries/design systems and responsive design best practices

Basic understanding of accessibility fundamentals (semantic HTML, keyboard navigation, ARIA basics)

Personal projects, portfolio site, or GitHub showcasing relevant front-end work

Competencies / Attributes

Curiosity, coachability, and a strong willingness to learn

Solid problem-solving and debugging mindset

Strong attention to detail (pixel/spacing consistency, responsiveness)

Ability to communicate clearly and collaborate in a team environment

Education

Bachelor's degree in progress or completed (Computer Science, Software Engineering/Development, or related)

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