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IDEA Factory - Full-Stack Software Engineer - Frontend Focus

🇺🇸 College Park, MD 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $115K - $135K 💻 Software Engineering 🗓️ January 23rd, 2026
TypeScript Vue.js

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UM01 University of Maryland College Park (UMCP) is hiring an IDEA Factory - Full-Stack Software Engineer - Frontend Focus. The professional will develop intuitive user interfaces and ensure a high-quality user experience while managing data flow and API interactions between backend services and frontend applications. The role also involves implementing responsive design for cross-device compatibility.

Highlights
  • Develop user interfaces focused on frontend development and user experience.
  • Manage data interaction between backend and frontend systems including API calls.
  • Implement responsive design principles to support multiple device compatibility.
  • Expertise in JavaScript/TypeScript, React.js with Redux/Context API or Vue.js with Vuex/Pinia.
  • Strong knowledge of HTML5, CSS3, SASS/SCSS, and modern build tools (Webpack, Vite, Parcel).
  • Experience with testing frameworks such as Jest, Cypress, and Playwright.
  • Familiarity with CSS frameworks including Tailwind CSS, Material-UI, and Bootstrap.
  • Minimum education requirement: Master's degree in a related field or Bachelor's degree with 3+ years exceptional experience.
  • Professional experience required: At least 3 years in the field.
  • Salary range: $115,000 - $135,000 annually, with benefits offered.

IDEA Factory - Full-Stack Software Engineer - Frontend Focus Full Description

Job Description Summary

Organization's Summary Statement:

Maryland Technology Enterprise Institute (MTech) seeks a professional who will develop user interfaces and ensure high-quality user experiences while managing data interaction between backend services and user-facing applications.

The position's responsibilities will include Frontend Development & User Experience such as develop intuitive user interfaces and ensure exceptional user experience. Manage data flow between backend services and user-facing applications. Build and manage API calls from frontend to backend systems. This position will implement responsive design principles for cross-device compatibility.

The A. James Clark School of Engineering at the University of Maryland catalyzes high-
quality research, innovation, and learning, preparing our students to create innovations that will address the 21st century Grand Challenges (e.g., energy, environment, security, and human health) and improve the human condition. The Clark School is dedicated to leading and transforming the engineering discipline and profession, accelerating entrepreneurship, and transforming research and learning activities into innovations that benefit millions.

Minimum Qualifications
Education: Master's in a related field. Bachelor's degree with 3+ years of exceptional experience will be considered.
Experience: 3+ years of professional experience.
Required Technical Skills:
a Strong front-end development skills with modern frameworks
b. Experience with state management and component-based architecture
c. Knowledge of web performance optimization and accessibility standards
d. Understanding of user experience (UX) and user interface (UI) design principles
Programming Languages & Frameworks:
a. JavaScript/TypeScript (expert level)
b. React.js with Redux/Context API or Vue.js with Vuex/Pinia
c. HTML5, CSS3, SASS/SCSS
d. Modern build tools (Webpack, Vite, Parcel)
e. Testing frameworks (Jest, Cypress, Playwright)
f. CSS frameworks (Tailwind CSS, Material-UI, Bootstrap)

Physical Demands:
Sedentary work performed in a normal office environment; exerts up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Ability to attend meetings both on and off campus.

Preferences:
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Licenses/ Certifications:
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Additional Job Details

Additional Information: UMD will not sponsor the successful candidate for work authorization in the United States now or in the future

Required Application Materials: Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae, List of References

Best Consideration Date: February 4, 2026

Posting Close Date: N/A

Open Until Filled: Yes

Financial Disclosure Required

No

For more information on Financial Disclosure, please visit Maryland's State Ethics Commission website.

Department

ENGR-MTECH-IDEA Factory

Worker Sub-Type

Faculty Regular

Salary Range

$115,000 - $135,000

Benefits Summary

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Background Checks

Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.

Employment Eligibility

The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization.  Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.

EEO Statement

The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University's Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.

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