UI / Front-End Developer Full Time

Metalcraft is hiring a UI / Front-End Developer to support the development of modern, user-friendly web applications. This role will focus on building responsive user interfaces and improving the overall user experience across internal and customer-facing applications.

The UI Developer will work closely with the Software Developer and Software Architect to implement front-end features, translate design concepts into functional interfaces, and contribute to the modernization of existing applications. This position is ideal for someone with strong JavaScript and front-end framework experience who is looking to grow their career in application development.

Work is onsite only, in Mayville, Wisconsin. Not remote.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain responsive, user-friendly web interfaces for enterprise applications.
• Translate UI/UX designs and wireframes into high-quality, functional front-end code.
• Build and maintain components using modern JavaScript frameworks such as React, Angular, or Next.js.
• Collaborate with backend developers to integrate REST APIs and application services.
• Assist in updating and modernizing legacy front-end code and user interfaces.
• Ensure applications are optimized for performance, usability, and accessibility.
• Troubleshoot and resolve front-end bugs and UI performance issues.
• Participate in code reviews and development team collaboration.
• Work with version control systems and issue tracking tools to manage development tasks.
• Contribute to improving front-end development standards, reusable components, and UI consistency.
• Support testing and deployment of applications across development and production environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Web Development, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 1–3 years of front-end development experience or relevant internship/project experience.
• Experience with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Familiarity with modern front-end frameworks such as React, Angular, or Next.js.
• Experience integrating REST APIs into front-end applications.
• Understanding of responsive design and cross-browser compatibility.
• Basic knowledge of version control systems (Git).
• Strong attention to detail and interest in building intuitive user experiences.
• Good communication skills and the ability to collaborate within a development team.
• Experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment is a plus.
• Prefer candidate with e xperience with UI frameworks or component libraries.
• Familiarity with Azure-based application environments preferred.
• Basic understanding of Agile or Scrum development practices, preferred.
• Exposure to enterprise or manufacturing systems is a plus.

Equal opportunity employer – minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity. PM17

Job Expectations

Physical Activity

Lift/Carry: regularly 25 lbs routinely; 50 lbs occasionally

Push/Pull: regularly 25 lbs routinely; 50 lbs occasionally

Reach overhead: occasionally

Climb: occasionally

Squat/bend/kneel: regularly

Sit: frequently

Stand: frequently

Walk/move about: regularly

Work Environment

While generally in an office environment, you can beregularly exposed to varying temperature conditions between 60-100 degrees Fahrenheit, loud noise, moving machinery parts, airborne particles, and fumes from production equipment.