Front End Web Development Intern Jobs in Connecticut

Job Summary

Implements visual and interactive elements that engage web users when visiting a website or using a web application. Works with the UI/UX designer and bridges the gap between graphic design and technical implementation, taking an active role on both sides and defining how the application looks as well as how it works. 

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Translate the UI/UX design wireframes to actual code that will produce visual elements of the application, and which is reusable.
• Develop content and user facing features for the companies' portfolio of web and online applications.
• Provide expert advice to technical and development teams on UXD and graphic design requirements across a range of projects.
• Contribute to the planning and management of projects, and participate in the Agile development cycle.
• As part of the development team, ensure all designs explore options to ensure products are best in class in terms of look, feel, functionality and behavior.
• Build relationships with the business stakeholders, work with web designers and developers to share best practices.
• Work with marketing and development teams to develop solutions for websites and online applications, working from concept to completion.
• Keep abreast of industry developments in online design and interpret how these would impact services from a design perspective.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, IT, or similar field with 1-3 years experience in front end web development
• Implementation of SEO principles and solutions for cross-browser compatibility issues
• Code versioning tools such as Git, CodeCommit and Exposure to CI/CD tools and Agile development practices.
• Full stack web development expertise on the Amazon platform preferred
• Technologies: HTML5/CSS3, JavaScript, Database (Dynamo, Mongo, or SQL), Node JS, JQuery, Vue, React, Ajax Rest API/UI integration, Gulp etc/similar packaging
• AWS Development: S3, Route 53, Cloud Front, Lambda, Dynamo DB, API Gateway and AWS Hosted delivery (preffered)
• Development Tools: WebStorm, vscode preferred
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills; ability to translate complex requirements into component parts and finished product

Sponsorship

Candidate must be authorized to work in the US without company sponsorship. The company will not support the STEM OPT I-983 Training Plan endorsement for this position.

Benefits and Compensation

Nassau offers medical, dental, vision, and dependent life insurance benefits to employees' spouses and dependent children. Benefit coverage begins on the date of hire (retroactively). In addition, we maintain a holistic compensation philosophy focused on competitive base salaries, performance driven incentives, and unique professional development opportunities. The combination of compensation, benefits, and an entrepreneurial culture along with related experiences is key to recruiting and retaining talent.  Our compensation system is designed to reward performance, support development and job growth, and compensate individuals relative to their contribution to our organization. The base salary for this position falls within Nassau’s salary band E:  $65,000-$150,000 depending upon experience.

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Visit our Careers page and apply online at http://www.nfg.com/.

Based in Hartford, Connecticut, Nassau Financial Group is a growth focused and digitally enabled financial services company with a fully integrated platform across insurance and asset management. Nassau was founded in 2015 and has grown to $1.6 billion in total adjusted capital, $24.4 billion in assets under management, and 350,000+ policies and contracts as of March 31, 2026.

As part of a young and growing financial services enterprise, our employees are tapping into a new entrepreneurial spirit while they build on a long track record of putting customers first, understanding the evolving income and protection needs, and developing quality products to meet those needs.

Nassau provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.