Front End Software Development Engineer 1

Job Title: Front End Software Development Engineer 1

Location: Dearborn, MI (Rotunda Center)Work Model: Hybrid – 4 days onsite per weekDuration: 364 Days (~12 months)Role OverviewThis is an entry-to-mid-level Front End Software Development Engineer role supporting the design and delivery of client-side and user-facing application experiences.

The engineer will work closely with product owners, designers, and back-end developers to translate user needs into functional, visually consistent interfaces, while also contributing to prototyping, UI testing, and performance improvements. The role blends hands-on development with user-experience thinking, requiring comfort across the full front-end lifecycle from requirements gathering to production support. Note: the requisition's formally listed "Skills Required" (Python, Database - Other, AI & Expert Systems) do not align with the front-end technologies referenced in the position description (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React, Angular) — see Section 10. Key ResponsibilitiesPartner with customers/stakeholders to understand use cases, pain points, and requirementsDesign, develop, and deliver front-end features using relevant tools, languages, and frameworksAlign development work with established architecture guidelinesCollaborate cross-functionally with product owners, designers, back-end developers, and architectsBuild mock-ups and prototypes; participate in UI design reviews and product demosPerform functional and UI automated testing to ensure qualityFix bugs and optimize application performanceApply cross-browser compatibility, SEO, and accessibility best practicesBuild interactive, brand-consistent user experiences, potentially using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React, or Angular Required QualificationsExperience:0–4 years of software development experience (Engineer 1 level)Bachelor's Degree required Technical Skills:Database - Other (as literally listed in requisition) (hard to find — vague/unspecified database technology)PythonArtificial Intelligence & Expert SystemsNote: Formal "Skills Required" field does not list front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React, Angular) despite the role description centering on front-end/UI development. See Section 10. Preferred QualificationsNot specified in requisition. "Skills Preferred" field is listed as N/A.Based on the position description's responsibilities (adjacent, not formally required):HTML, CSS, JavaScript (adjacent)React or Angular (adjacent)UI/UX prototyping tools (adjacent)Accessibility and SEO best practices (adjacent)