Job Description
Frontend Developer Sycamore Specialty Underwriters, LLC Troy, MI Job Details Full-time 3 hours ago Qualifications Teamwork Computer Science Interpersonal skills Bachelor's degree Attention to detail Full Job Description Job Overview We, Sycamore Specialty Underwriters, LLC, are looking for a Frontend Developer to join our IT team. The Front-End Engineer is responsible for designing, building, and maintaining user-facing web applications and supporting integrations with backend services and APIs. This role helps ensure internal systems and tools are intuitive, reliable, and aligned with business workflows across the organization. Responsibilities Design, build, and maintain responsive front-end components for internal and external web-based applications Develop intuitive user interfaces using modern front-end frameworks, scripting languages, and UI best practices (e.g., JavaScript and TypeScript, React, HTML, Python) Consume and integrate RESTful APIs to retrieve, display, and submit data to backend systems Support the development and enhancement of internal operational tools, dashboards, and workflows Collaborate with backend engineers, analysts, and business stakeholders to translate functional requirements into effective UI solutions Contribute to ongoing platform improvements, including bug fixes, performance tuning, and feature enhancements Adhere to established development, testing, security, and deployment standards Create and maintain documentation for front-end logic, UI behavior, and API integrations Participate in code reviews - promoting code quality, consistency, and maintainability Identify opportunities to improve usability, accessibility, and operational efficiency across internal systems Coordinate with third-party vendors on integrations and front-end-related development efforts, as needed Education, Experience, Skills and Abilities Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field required 5+ years of related experience in front-end web development Experience building web applications using JavaScript and modern front-end frameworks Experience consuming APIs (REST/JSON) and handling data integration Solid understanding of front-end development principles and best practices Working knowledge of consuming RESTful APIs and handling JSON-based data Ability to integrate API responses into front-end components and user workflows Basic understanding of backend systems and how front-end applications interact with APIs Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail Good verbal and written communication skills Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize work effectively Willingness to learn new technologies and improve existing skills Self-motivated with the ability to work independently on assigned tasks This position is an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to grow their careers in the insurance/financial services industry while contributing to a collaborative team environment focused on achieving excellence in underwriting practices. The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Sycamore Specialty Underwriters, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
Job Type:
Full-time Work Location:
Hybrid remote in Troy, MI 48084