Senior Front End Excel / Javascript Engineer - Contractor

DEPT® is looking for a strong Front End Developer with extensive experience with Office Javascript API to join our team. Initially, the project is slated to last 6 months, with a likely extension. The Senior Frontend Engineer focused on producing Excel add-ins to enhance Excel's capabilities with our client's data and functionality. They utilize HTML, CSS, and JavaScript (or TypeScript) as well as Office JavaScript API. Key Responsibilities and Skills: Building User Interfaces in Excel: Designing and developing task panes, custom ribbon buttons, menus, and other UI elements within Excel. Integrating with Excel Functionality: Using the Office JavaScript API to read and write data, interact with Excel objects (like charts and tables), and extend its capabilities. API Integration: Connecting the add-in to external data sources or APIs to retrieve or send information. Understanding of Excel Add-in Development: Familiarity with the Office Add-ins platform, its architecture (manifest file and web application components), and deployment methods. Web Development Expertise: Proficiency in frontend frameworks like React, Angular, or Vue.js Performance Optimization: Ensuring the add-in loads quickly and user interactions are responsive. Common Technologies and Tools: Office JavaScript API HTML, CSS, JavaScript (or TypeScript) Frontend Frameworks (React, Angular, Vue.js) Node.js, Office Add-ins Development Kit, Visual Studio Code, Yeoman

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