Front End Developer (JavaScript / HTML / CSS) at Optomi Durham, NC

Front End Developer (JavaScript / HTML / CSS) job at Optomi. Durham, NC. Front End Developer (JavaScript / HTML / CSS) Optomi, in partnership with, a leading insurance provider, is seeking a Front End Developer for either their Durham, NC office! There is a hybrid structure with flexibility for working from home. They are looking for a developer with strong experience in Vanilla JavaScript , web components , and component-based development focused on building reusable design system components (buttons, headers, footers, etc.). What the Right Candidate Will Enjoy : • Work with a leading insurance provider serving nearly 3.6 million people for 75 years! • Ability for a flexible work structure with working from home! • Acclaimed as Forbes 2025 America's Dream Employers, ComputerWorld's 2025 Best Places to Work, Glassdoor's Best Places to Work, and more! Experience of the Right Candidate : • 3–5 years of front-end development experience (or 5+ years in lieu of degree). • Strong experience with Vanilla JavaScript and CSS—not reliant on front-end frameworks like React or Angular. • Experience building framework-independent, reusable web components. • Familiarity with unit testing practices and tools. • Comfortable working with design systems and Figma. • Strong communication and team collaboration skills. Responsibilities of the Right Candidate: • Develop and maintain reusable UI components using VanillaJS and LIT web framework. • Work closely with designers to implement high-fidelity UI components based on Figma mockups. • Ensure components are framework-agnostic, built to be used across multiple environments. • Write unit tests to ensure quality and performance of components. • Adhere to best practices for semantic HTML, CSS (BEM methodology), and accessibility. • Optimize code for performance and maintainability, with an eye on Lighthouse metrics and scalability. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate components into broader web solutions.