Who We Are:

We are a software development and IT consulting firm who knock the socks off our clients. We work closely with organizations to develop creative and custom software solutions so they can focus on what’s most important, their mission. Here at KL&A, we love what we do and believe that our employees are our greatest asset which is why we search for the best and brightest (and perhaps the most caffeinated) of the bunch. And we don’t mean to brag, but we’re honored to have been named a Top Workplace by the Detroit Free Press for the third year in a row.

Who You Are: 

You love developing creative solutions that solve customers’ needs and enhance their user experience. You elevate those around you by sharing your design knowledge and coaching team members on best practices. You’re able to communicate design principles through a variety of methods to audiences of all skill levels. You’re a natural collaborator, welcoming ideas from any source and are able to build on them to make the team successful. Writing quality code is important to you, as well as creating and implementing challenging UX designs. You thrive when solving perplexing technical design problems and have fun developing applications that focus on functionality and appearance. 

About the Role:

As a Front End Developer, you will embrace solving complex technical problems and implementing creative solutions that are eye-catching and functional. You’ll program in HTML, CSS, and Javascript to solve front end problems. You will work on a large, complex, and challenging project within an agile software development environment. But your reach doesn’t stop there; you will also have the opportunity to set standards and patterns that will be used by projects throughout the organization. Your collaboration with full-stack developers, business analysts, and client stakeholders will result in applications that have an exceptional user experience from start to finish. 

• At least 3 years of experience building web applications or server-based applications
• Must be legally authorized to work in the US without current or future need for a visa sponsorship
• Experience in Angular or similar modern Javascript / Typescript framework (Ex. React, Vue) to improve front end functionality
• Expert  in using HTML / CSS / JavaScript to implement a consistent design
• Comfortable consuming  RESTful Web Services in a web front end 
• Must have a working knowledge of source control (Git, SVN, TFS, etc.)
• Must have a solid understanding of software engineering principles and Agile software development methodologies
• Must be a self-starter who can work independently and collaborate with a team with a diverse set of people
• Must have a desire and drive to learn new technologies and embrace the concepts of continuous improvement
• Must have a passion for creating and delivering software that is both high quality and highly innovative
• Must have excellent programming, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills (English)

Compensation & Perks:

• Competitive salaries with bonus potential
• Three (3) weeks paid vacation (prorated for first year)
• 40 days of paid sick time (prorated for first year)
• Immediate 401(k) employer contributions
• Ongoing education and training reimbursement
• Employee recruiting incentives
• Your choice of computer (PC or Mac)
• Premium healthcare insurance including medical, dental, and vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts for dependent care and medical care
• Employer-paid group long-term disability and group life insurance
• Monthly communication allowance
• Workspace customization bonus
• Awesome co-workers!

COVID-19 Considerations

During the pandemic, KL&A is conducting all interviews via phone or online with video conference technology. New employees are being onboarded virtually and provided the tools they need to begin employment while working remotely. KL&A is currently operating in a fully remote capacity while continuously monitoring the changes and trends in our area. KL&A will continue to operate remotely until it is deemed safe for our employees to return to the office.

Kunz, Leigh & Associates provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Kunz, Leigh & Associates complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Kunz, Leigh & Associates expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Kunz, Leigh & Associates’ employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.