Graduate Student Web Developer Jobs in Michigan (NOW HIRING)

IO Datasphere, Inc. has been providing project management, software development and IT staff augmentation services to our clients in the Midwest and throughout the U.S. since 1996. We are an approved vendor on contract to provide software development and IT staff augmentation services for the States of Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, Iowa, and Wisconsin. We also provide these services to businesses, as well as local and county governments, in the Midwest and nationwide.

 

Our client is looking for a Front End Web Developer. In this role, you will own front-end design and development — building intuitive, performant, and visually engaging interfaces.

This role requires close collaboration with the Senior Data Engineer and Infrastructure Architect (backend API, database) and the Deputy Executive Director, Data Services (project direction and stakeholder coordination). You will be expected to translate defined requirements into clean, maintainable code without introducing scope creep, and to work directly from technical specifications rather than through intermediaries.

Front-End Development

•        Design and build React/TypeScript web applications from defined technical specifications, across both display-only and authenticated use cases

•        Implement data visualization components including summaries, trend charts, and gamified recognition displays

•        Develop kiosk-style interfaces optimized for continuous, unattended display on screens and embedded devices

•        Build authenticated web parts within the SharePoint Online environment using the SharePoint Framework (SPFx)

•        Ensure all interfaces are visually clear, performant, and appropriate for younger audiences

API Integration & Authentication

•        Integrate front-end applications with RESTful APIs, including proper handling of authentication tokens, error states, and loading behavior

•        Implement Azure AD token acquisition flows for student-authenticated features using MSAL

•        Coordinate on API contracts and response shapes before building dependent UI components

Quality & Collaboration

•        Work directly from defined requirements — this role does not define scope, requirements, or data business rules

•        Flag design ambiguities or requirement gaps before building, not after

•        Maintain clean, documented, version-controlled front-end code in Azure DevOps

•        Participate in sprint planning and review as needed

 

NOTE: Hybrid role, requiring 60% onsite (Monday, Tuesday, Friday, with Wednesday/Thursday work from home). Portfolio or work samples of prior front-end work required.

 

Location: Detroit, MI  

Contract: 1+ years

Skills Required:

·        4 years - Work experience working in front-end development

·       Demonstrated experience building production React applications with TypeScript

·       Strong UI/UX sensibility — able to own visual design and interaction decisions, not just implement them

·       Experience integrating REST APIs into front-end applications, including authentication headers and error handling

·       Proficiency with data visualization libraries (Recharts, Chart.js, or equivalent)

·       Ability to build accessible, responsive interfaces appropriate for K-12 audiences

·        Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Web Development, Design, or a related field, and/or equivalent professional experience

Skills Desired – A plus to have:

·       Experience developing SharePoint Framework (SPFx) web parts

·       Familiarity with Azure AD authentication and MSAL token acquisition flows

·       Experience building kiosk-style or display-only web applications

·       Prior work in K-12 education or public sector environments

*** Rate depends on experience

*** Candidates authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply. We can accept H1b, , TN, and other valid work visas for IT. However, we cannot accept OPT or CPT visas at this time.

*** Companies submitting candidates should only submit direct W2 employees for this position.

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