Front-End Developer Intern
Company: Prospect Equities
Location: Chicago
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
About the Role: We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented
Front-End Developer Intern to join our team in building responsive
and user-friendly public websites, mobile applications, and web
applications. In this role, you will focus on crafting intuitive
user interfaces using JavaScript / TypeScript and React,
collaborating closely with backend engineers to integrate APIs and
ensure seamless interactions. This is an excellent opportunity to
gain hands-on experience in front-end development and expand your
skills to include mobile app development using React Native. Key
Responsibilities: Build and optimize front-end and mobile
components using JavaScript / TypeScript and the React / React
Native framework to deliver a smooth and responsive user
experience. Collaborate with backend engineers to integrate RESTful
APIs, ensuring seamless data flow between the front-end and
back-end systems. Participate in the design and optimization of
user interfaces, focusing on performance, accessibility, and
user-centric features. Identify, debug, and resolve front-end
issues to continuously enhance UI performance and overall user
experience. Contribute to front-end unit testing to ensure code
reliability and maintain stability across different browsers and
devices. Assist in the deployment and maintenance of front-end
systems on AWS, ensuring smooth updates and optimal performance.
Attend daily stand-up meetings and weekly sprint meetings with the
tech team to coordinate tasks, share progress, and address any
blockers related to front-end development. Work closely with fellow
software engineers, gaining a comprehensive understanding of
full-stack development. Basic Qualifications: Currently pursuing a
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software
Engineering, or a related field. Hands-on experience with
JavaScript, TypeScript, and the React framework for front-end
development, and React Native for mobile development. Understanding
of responsive web design principles and cross-browser
compatibility. Familiarity with version control systems, such as
Git. Strong problem-solving skills and an ability to work
collaboratively within a team. Excellent communication skills and a
willingness to learn new technologies. Preferred Qualifications:
Previous internship or project experience focused on front-end
development. Familiarity with RESTful API integration and
development. Experience with front-end unit testing frameworks and
best practices. Basic understanding of AWS services and deployment
processes. Exposure to Agile/Scrum methodologies. What You Will
Gain: Hands-on exposure to developing production-level public
websites, web applications, and mobile applications with modern
technologies. Collaboration with backend engineers and insights
into how front-end components integrate with server-side systems.
Experience working within an Agile environment, participating in
code reviews, and learning industry-standard development and
testing methodologies. Work alongside experienced software
engineers and contribute to impactful projects. How to Apply:
Submit your resume and a brief cover letter detailing your
experience and interest in the position. Please include links to
any relevant projects or GitHub repositories.
Keywords: Prospect Equities, Bartlett , Front-End Developer Intern, IT / Software / Systems , Chicago, Illinois
