Front End UI Developer

Front End UI Developer

U.S. citizenship is required for this position due to Department of Defense restrictions

Who We Are

WPS Health Solutions is a leading not-for-profit health insurer in Wisconsin. Our services offer health insurance plans for individuals, families, seniors, and group plans for small to large businesses. We process claims and provide customer service support for beneficiaries of the Medicare program and manage benefits for millions of active-duty and retired military personnel across the U.S. and abroad. In 2021, WPS Health Solutions celebrated 75 years of making health insurance easier for those we serve. Proud to be military and veteran ready.

Our Culture

WPS' Performance-Based Culture is where the great work and innovations of our people are seen, fueled, and rewarded. We accomplish this by creating an inclusive, empowering employee experience, focusing on People, Work, and Conditions. This results in people bringing their authentic selves to work every day in an organization that successfully adapts to business changes and new opportunities. We are guided by our Purpose: Together, making health care easier for the people we serve.

In 2021 and 2022, WPS Health Solutions was recognized for several awards including:

• Madison, Wisconsin's Top Workplaces
• Top Workplace national cultural excellence awards for Remote Work and Work-Life Flexibility
• Achievers 50 Most Engaged Workplaces® with the further honor of Achievers "Elite 8" winner in the category of Culture Alignment

Role Snapshot

The Front End UI Developer will partner with colleagues to deliver user interface and experience (UI /EX) solutions for our customer facing applications using content management technology. This person will assist with the design, creation, deployment, and maintenance of system solutions. You will need to demonstrate effective communication skills to interpret needs of clients, collaborate with peers to deliver quality solutions, and coordinate with other Information Systems teams.

How do I know this opportunity is right for me? If you:

• Analyze and prepare specifications and documentation according to department standards. Code, test, and integrate applications.
• Provide in-depth analysis, design, and support for department applications and programs.
• Help by assisting in research and issue resolution for processing of business data.
• Communicate effectively and regularly (both verbal and written) with coworkers, clients, and project managers.
• Translate technical details into business terminology to bridge gaps between clients and IT.
• Are there to provide daytime and nighttime production support for applications to exhibit positive customer service.
• Work as an important technical lead on medium and large development efforts.
• Work closely with Quality Assurance teams during the testing of applications.
• Peer review and provide feedback on code and technical documents for other team members.
• Utilize source control software to maintain integrity of production software, including prior versions of code.
• Follow defined Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Change Control processes.
• Coordinate and plan development activities with other teams, e.g. database management, infrastructure configuration, quality assurance testing.
• Provide technical assistance to clients in a professional and accommodating manner.
• Take leadership role on moderately complex projects independently or as part of a larger project team.
• Handle multiple competing initiatives and escalate issues effectively.
• Have the knowledge of front-end build systems.
• Possess experience with CSS pre-processors ( LESS).
• Have knowledge of responsive website design frameworks, specifically Bootstrap.
• Are confident in your knowledge of Javascript with familiarity of JQuery or AngularJS/React.
• Have had significant experience of debugging using JavaScript-based tools like Chrome Developer Console.
• Have had beneficial experience using AJAX and client side templates (Mustache, Handlebrs, Dust) to build web pages.

What will I gain from this role?

• Knowledge of user-based governmental standards like Section 508.
• Being an important part of complex technical projects and delivering iterative solutions that provide value at each step of the way.
• Fully utilizing Agile/Scrum methodologies to enhance and reinforce the team's effectiveness and efficiency.
• Having remote work options.
• Experience working in an environment that serves our Nation's military, veterans, Guard and Reserves along with their families.
• Working in a continuous performance feedback environment.

Minimum Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship is required for this position due to Department of Defense restrictions.
• Bachelor's Degree in related field or equivalent post high school and/or related work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working on and with WPS systems and tools.
• 3 or more years of experience in Information Systems performing development work OR a combination of relevant experience.
• 3 or more years of experience as a front-end developer.
• Experience working in an Agile environment.
• Experience with user interface design practices and tools (Adobe XD, Photoshop).
• Experience with Git source code repository.

Salary Range

$70,000 - $110,000

The base pay offered for this position may vary within the posted range based on your job-related knowledge, skills, experience and may fall outside the posted range.

Work Location

This role is open to remote work for this opportunity in the following approved states:

Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, Virginia, Wisconsin

Remote Worker Requirements

For remote position, employee is required to meet remote worker requirements, including a designated work station, a wired (Ethernet) connection to the network, and a minimum of 10Mbps downstream connection with at least 1Mbps upstream (can be checked at https://speedtest.net)

Benefits

• Eligible for annual Performance Bonus Program
• 401(k) with dollar-per-dollar match up to 6% of salary
• Competitive paid time off
• Health and dental insurance start DAY 1
• Vision insurance
• Flexible spending, dependent care, and health savings accounts
• Short- and long-term disability, group life insurance
• Dress for your day
• Innovative professional and cognitive development programs

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)