Front End Developer Intern

Department Summary:

ACS Publications publishes more than 90 peer-reviewed journals for the world's largest and most influential scientific society, providing the worldwide scientific community with cutting-edge research from the most-cited, peer-reviewed publications in the chemical and related sciences. Other publications include more than 30 new ACS eBooks each year, and Chemical & Engineering News magazine as part of the C&EN Global Enterprise. 

Position Summary:

The UI Front End Developer will be responsible for developing and implementing user interface components using Java and HTML. This role involves collaborating with the design team to create visually appealing and functional web applications. The developer will optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability, ensuring the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs. Additionally, the developer will assist in the development of new user-facing features, build reusable code and libraries for future use, and maintain and improve the website.

Key Responsibilities:

• Front end development
• Collaborate with the design team to implement new features
• Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability
• Ensure the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs
• Assist in the development of new user-facing features
• Build reusable code and libraries for future use
• Work with back-end developers and web designers to improve usability
• Conduct research and analysis to identify and resolve complex technical issues
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to the improvement of coding standards and best practices
• Collaboration with editorial, production, and data teams on experiments to improve copyediting automation

Education Requirements:
The Ideal candidate will be pursuing a Masters/ PhD in Computer Science.

Required Qualifications:
• Currently pursuing a major Computer Science   

Pay Transparency: This role is based in our Washington, D.C. office. The following are the intended hourly rates for this part time/nonexempt role: Rising Junior-$24.00; Rising Senior-$25.00; Current Grad/PhD Student- $29.00.

Any actual offer of employment, reflecting the total compensation package and benefits, will be made in the sole discretion of ACS. ACS reserves the right to amend or modify its employment benefits and compensation structure at any time.

*This position will be primarily based in the Washington D.C. (or applicable) office. ACS employees work a hybrid work schedule, consisting of working onsite, two days per week. Schedule flexibility may be required for this role to support in-office activities. While always welcome to work in the office, employees may work the other three days of the week from a location of their choice.

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