UI Developer Job Philadelphia Pennsylvania USA,IT/Tech

We are seeking a UI Developer to develop a front-end application layer connected to a Databricks architecture. Specific areas of responsibility include a React shell, its authentication layer, and the data integration that connects the interface to a Databricks lakehouse. This is a hands-on build role at the center of a fast-moving delivery sprint, which is replacing legacy Power BI views with an application built on React.

Campus Works consultants engage with our clients in higher education to assist them in fully leveraging their people, processes, policies, and technologies. We work collaboratively with clients’ functional and technical teams and our Campus Works colleagues to evaluate current processes, design future-state optimal processes, and to architect, develop, test, train, and rollout process and technical solutions that delight our clients. As a 1099 project-based consultant, you will enjoy the flexibility of remote work while contributing to the success of leading intstitutions.

Responsibilities:

Build and own the React shell, data visualization views, and configurable Portals that users will interface with.
Implement authentication and secure, role-aware access using Databricks App Kit with Entra / Azure AD federation.
Integrate the interface with governed data by querying curated SQL views, semantic models, and catalog data in the Databricks lakehouse.
Wire the front end to conversational Genie Spaces so users can ask their data questions in plain language.
Partner with data engineers, functional SMEs, and product management to ship high-quality, standardized experiences across multiple institution deployments.

Qualifications:

Strong proficiency in Type Script and Python , with hands-on experience in modern frameworks built on those languages (e.g., React and Dash).
State management and data fetching experience using those frameworks and their supporting libraries.
Server-side scaffolding, structuring, and deployment experience with frameworks such as Node.js and Python
Familiarity with authentication patterns and secure access (OAuth / identity federation).
Ability to query catalog data from Lakebase or other structured SQL configurations to power views and interfaces.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with UX or visual design , with an eye for turning complex data into clear, usable interfaces.
Exposure to Azure Databricks, Delta Lake, or Unity Catalog and lakehouse-based data platforms.
Experience in higher education, analytics, or data-intensive SaaS delivery environments.

Benefits of a Campus Works Contract Consultancy:

Campus Works contract consultants partner with our clients to provide solutions that promote positive change for campuses to reach their full potential. If you are looking to expand your experience and impact, grow a portfolio of projects, or leverage your expertise and experience in a new way, Campus Works contractor projects could be your best career move.

Campus Works contracted consultants experience:

Collaboration: Campus Works fosters a collaborative environment where you can work with other talented professionals on projects that align with your interests and expertise.

Flexibility: Whether you have your own business, prefer selective work periods, or seek work-from-home opportunities, we offer flexible assignments to suit your needs and goals.

Impactful Projects: As a partner in our Happy Campus community, you will have access to dynamic and challenging projects, making positive changes for the clients we serve.

Variety: The needs of our clients are likely to vary, adding some diversity to your daily tasks while allowing you to grow a variety of different skills.