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Front End Developer

Chicago, IL 6.0 Months
Full-Time $17-$22/hr






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Posted: Jul 17, 2026
Ref: NPILSF17

Position Overview



Description:

Senior Front End Developer (Marketing)

The client is seeking a highly experienced Senior Front End Developer (Marketing) to support the modernization and continuous enhancement of the District's public-facing digital experience. The successful candidate will work within the Optimizely (formerly Episerver) Digital Experience Platform, partnering with the client technical teams to build responsive, accessible, secure, and scalable web solutions. The role will develop reusable components, optimize existing applications, implement best practices, and support the delivery of enterprise digital initiatives.

Key Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain custom templates, components, and themeable blocks within the Optimizely Digital Experience Platform.
Develop responsive user interfaces using React, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, SASS, Webpack, and related front-end technologies.
Analyze, troubleshoot, refactor, and optimize existing applications for performance, accessibility, and maintainability.
Collaborate with UX designers, business analysts, content authors, and developers to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
Participate in Agile planning, sprint ceremonies, code reviews, and release management using Azure DevOps.
Implement CI/CD best practices and support automated testing.
Ensure compliance with the client coding standards, accessibility (WCAG), security, and enterprise architecture guidelines.
Produce technical documentation and provide knowledge transfer to the client staff.
Provide technical leadership and front-end development best practices.

Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent experience.
Minimum five (5) years of professional front-end development experience.
Experience developing solutions using Optimizely/Episerver Digital Experience Platform.
Strong expertise in React, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, SASS, Microsoft Azure, and Azure DevOps.
Working knowledge of C#, ASP.NET MVC (Razor), SQL Server, Continuous Integration, and automated testing.
Excellent analytical, debugging, communication, and documentation skills.
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within Agile teams.

Preferred Qualifications
Experience supporting public sector or K-12 organizations.
Experience with SEO optimization, web accessibility (WCAG 2.2), and performance tuning.
Experience integrating analytics and digital marketing technologies.
Experience mentoring developers and contributing to application architecture.


Notes:
The expected works hours are -30-40 hours a week (9 am to 5pm, CST preferred, but flexible), fully remote, with secure access to the client


VIVA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants have an equal opportunity for placement, and all employees have an equal opportunity to develop on the job. This means that VIVA will not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status

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Competitive Benefits


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Health & Future Fully Covered

At VIVA, employee well-being is paramount. Our comprehensive benefits package ensures your health, financial security, and quality of life are always prioritized.

Health Insurance

VIVA provides employees access to a comprehensive group health insurance plan (Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life, Term Life, and Accidental Death) through our flexible PPO plan-allowing you the freedom to choose healthcare providers.

401(k) Retirement Planning

Plan securely for your future with automatic payroll deductions into a tax-advantaged 401(k) retirement plan, including employer-matching contributions for eligible employees.

Performance Bonuses & Referrals

Earn performance-based bonuses and generous referral incentives of up to $500 when recommending talented candidates who become part of the VIVA family.

Biweekly Direct Deposit

Enjoy timely and convenient payroll with biweekly direct deposit to your chosen financial institution. Biweekly Direct Deposit

VIVA Perks Program

Access exclusive employee discounts and savings on electronics, travel, groceries, apparel, and more through our dedicated VIVA Perks Program.

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Front End Developer


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