What are the responsibilities and job description for the Akumina Developer position at RGP?
We are seeking an experienced Akumina Developer with a strong background in custom widget development to join our digital workplace team. This role will focus on building, enhancing, and maintaining Akumina-based intranet solutions, with an emphasis on developing highly customized, scalable, and performant widgets that extend platform capabilities and deliver exceptional user experiences.
What you will work on
Required Qualifications
At RGP, we're creating a future where businesses produce their best work without constraints. We've built a global network of over 2,600 experts across four regions, providing a comprehensive suite of solutions across on-demand talent, next-generation consulting, and outsourced services to support organizations at every stage of their growth journey. Trusted by Fortune 100 companies and emerging disruptors alike, we challenge conventional ways of working, drive growth, and pave the way for long-term success through bold innovation and fearless collaboration.
Our values guide everything we do and strengthen our commitment to people. By combining smart processes, human-centered design, and advanced technology, we celebrate our team's excellence and ensure we grow together. We believe in the power of continuous learning and development to drive both individual and organizational success. It’s time to rethink how work gets done. Dare to Work Differently® with RGP.
RGP is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected trait and encourage all applicants to apply.
What you will work on
- Design and develop custom Akumina widgets using modern front-end frameworks and Akumina’s widget framework.
- Collaborate with UX/UI designers, business analysts, and stakeholders to translate requirements into functional, user-friendly solutions.
- Extend and customize Akumina components, templates, and services to meet business needs.
- Integrate Akumina with external systems (e.g., REST APIs, Microsoft 365 services, SharePoint).
- Optimize widget performance, responsiveness, and cross-browser compatibility.
- Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve technical issues across the Akumina platform.
- Maintain code quality through best practices, including version control, testing, and documentation.
- Participate in code reviews and contribute to continuous improvement of development standards.
- Stay current with Akumina platform updates and recommend enhancements.
Required Qualifications
- 3 years of experience working with Akumina or similar digital workplace platforms.
- Strong experience in custom widget development within Akumina.
- Proficiency in front-end technologies such as:
- JavaScript / TypeScript
- HTML5, CSS3, SCSS
- Frameworks such as React or Angular
- Experience with Akumina widget framework, handlebars/templates, and deployment processes.
- Solid understanding of SharePoint Online and Microsoft 365 ecosystem.
- Experience integrating RESTful APIs and third-party services.
- Familiarity with Git or other version control systems.
- Experience with Azure services (Functions, App Services, APIs).
- Knowledge of SPFx (SharePoint Framework).
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
- Understanding of accessibility (WCAG) and responsive design principles.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
- Detail-oriented with a focus on delivering high-quality solutions.
- An inspirational place for you to do your best work, be engaged in meaningful ways, and continually develop the skills, competencies and qualities that set our team apart.
- Compensation commensurate with your qualifications, experience, and other factors, including geographic location, market and operational factors.
- Total Rewards based on eligibility include: Medical, 401(k) Savings Plan, and Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
At RGP, we're creating a future where businesses produce their best work without constraints. We've built a global network of over 2,600 experts across four regions, providing a comprehensive suite of solutions across on-demand talent, next-generation consulting, and outsourced services to support organizations at every stage of their growth journey. Trusted by Fortune 100 companies and emerging disruptors alike, we challenge conventional ways of working, drive growth, and pave the way for long-term success through bold innovation and fearless collaboration.
Our values guide everything we do and strengthen our commitment to people. By combining smart processes, human-centered design, and advanced technology, we celebrate our team's excellence and ensure we grow together. We believe in the power of continuous learning and development to drive both individual and organizational success. It’s time to rethink how work gets done. Dare to Work Differently® with RGP.
RGP is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected trait and encourage all applicants to apply.