StateJobsNY
Student Assistant Internship (Digital Experience), Ref# 8983
StateJobsNY, Albany, New York, United States, 12201
Student Assistant (Software Engineer)
The Student Assistant (Software Engineer) will work closely with our UX designers and front-end developers to maintain and improve design system assets and UI components, contribute to usability research, and help improve design documentation for the NYS Design System for teams across the state. Specific duties include, but are not limited to: Assist in developing and maintaining web components using Lit (Web Components), TypeScript, and npm workspaces Work with CSS design tokens to ensure visual consistency across applications Contribute to our open-source reference website (built with 11ty) by writing documentation and improving developer resources Test components for cross-browser compatibility, accessibility, and responsiveness Participate in code reviews, stand-ups, and design discussions Collaborate with UX designers to align Figma libraries with coded components Learn and implement best practices in web performance, accessibility (WCAG 2.1+), and front-end development Preferred Skills: Currently enrolled in a degree program (Computer Science, Information Science, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field) Experience with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript/TypeScript Familiarity with modern front-end frameworks (Lit, React, Vue, or similar) Interest in design systems, accessibility, and scalable UI development Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a hybrid team environment Bonus Skills: Experience with Web Components and Lit Knowledge of design tokens and CSS custom properties Familiarity with npm, GitHub, and Storybook Understanding of accessibility best practices (ARIA, WCAG, etc.) Minimum Qualifications: Must be a US citizen or foreign national eligible to work in the United States Must be 18 years of age or older Must be currently attending a New York State college, university or graduate program, or be a resident of New York State attending a college, university or graduate program outside of New York State Must have completed a minimum of one (1) year as a student at a degree-granting two or four-year college or university (completion of one year's worth of academic credits over a more extended period of time may qualify part-time students) OR currently enrolled graduate student or accepted in a graduate degree program Must have a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 or equivalent to a C. This position can be part time or full time. Fingerprinting and background check may be required. Benefits of Working for NYS for eligible employees include a generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including holiday & paid time off, health care benefits, and additional benefits. The Office of Information Technology Services is an equal opportunity employer, and we recognize that diversity in our workforce is critical to fulfilling our mission. We encourage all individuals with disabilities to apply.
The Student Assistant (Software Engineer) will work closely with our UX designers and front-end developers to maintain and improve design system assets and UI components, contribute to usability research, and help improve design documentation for the NYS Design System for teams across the state. Specific duties include, but are not limited to: Assist in developing and maintaining web components using Lit (Web Components), TypeScript, and npm workspaces Work with CSS design tokens to ensure visual consistency across applications Contribute to our open-source reference website (built with 11ty) by writing documentation and improving developer resources Test components for cross-browser compatibility, accessibility, and responsiveness Participate in code reviews, stand-ups, and design discussions Collaborate with UX designers to align Figma libraries with coded components Learn and implement best practices in web performance, accessibility (WCAG 2.1+), and front-end development Preferred Skills: Currently enrolled in a degree program (Computer Science, Information Science, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field) Experience with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript/TypeScript Familiarity with modern front-end frameworks (Lit, React, Vue, or similar) Interest in design systems, accessibility, and scalable UI development Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a hybrid team environment Bonus Skills: Experience with Web Components and Lit Knowledge of design tokens and CSS custom properties Familiarity with npm, GitHub, and Storybook Understanding of accessibility best practices (ARIA, WCAG, etc.) Minimum Qualifications: Must be a US citizen or foreign national eligible to work in the United States Must be 18 years of age or older Must be currently attending a New York State college, university or graduate program, or be a resident of New York State attending a college, university or graduate program outside of New York State Must have completed a minimum of one (1) year as a student at a degree-granting two or four-year college or university (completion of one year's worth of academic credits over a more extended period of time may qualify part-time students) OR currently enrolled graduate student or accepted in a graduate degree program Must have a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 or equivalent to a C. This position can be part time or full time. Fingerprinting and background check may be required. Benefits of Working for NYS for eligible employees include a generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including holiday & paid time off, health care benefits, and additional benefits. The Office of Information Technology Services is an equal opportunity employer, and we recognize that diversity in our workforce is critical to fulfilling our mission. We encourage all individuals with disabilities to apply.