Senior UI/UX & Front-End Developer (Angular/.NET)

Who We Are: The Iowa Farm Bureau Federation (IFBF) is committed to the people, progress, and pride of Iowa. IFBF is Iowa's largest farm organization, established in 1918. We remain a statewide, non-profit, grassroots farm organization dedicated to creating a vibrant future for agriculture, farm families, and rural communities. The Information Resources department is responsible for creating systems to manage memberships and support the ongoing business of Iowa Farm Bureau.

Key Responsibilities:

• UI/UX Design & Development:
• • Design and implement modern, visually appealing user interfaces using Angular.
  • Ensure adherence to UI/UX best practices, including color theory, typography, and layout design.
  • Work closely with designers to translate wireframes and prototypes into functional front-end code.
• Front-End Development:
• • Develop scalable and maintainable front-end applications using Angular, TypeScript, HTML, and CSS.
  • Implement responsive design to ensure cross-platform and cross-device compatibility.
  • Optimize performance by employing the best coding practices, lazy loading, and caching techniques.
• Backend Development Support (.NET):
• • Collaborate with backend developers to integrate APIs and ensure seamless data flow.
  • Work with C# and .NET for minor backend modifications and API enhancements.
  • Assist in debugging and troubleshooting front-end and backend interactions.
• Code Quality & Testing:
• • Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following best practices.
  • Conduct unit testing using frameworks like Jasmine/Karma to ensure code stability.
  • Perform cross-browser and accessibility testing to meet WCAG compliance.
• Collaboration & Continuous Learning:
• • Work with cross-functional teams, including UX designers, product managers, and backend engineers.
  • Stay up to date with the latest Angular updates, UI trends, and best practices.

What It Takes to Join Our Team:

Required Skills & Experience:

• Expertise in Angular (components, modules, services, routing, RxJS).
• State Management: Experience with Redux or NgRx for efficient state handling.
• Build Tools: Knowledge of Webpack, Gulp, or other bundling tools.
• Strong knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and TypeScript.
• UI/UX Design Principles: Experience with design tools and usability best practices.
• Responsive Web Development: Ability to create adaptive and mobile-friendly applications.
• API Integration: Experience working with RESTful APIs and handling authentication.
• Version Control: Proficiency in Git and collaborative workflows.
• Testing Frameworks: Familiarity with Jasmine/Karma for unit testing.

Desired Skills (Nice to Have):

• Backend Development: Familiarity with C#/.NET, basic API development, and SQL.
• Accessibility Standards: Understanding of WCAG and ARIA for accessible web development.
• Azure Experience: Familiarity with Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud deployment.