Front-End Web Developer

Description

The company supports a government customer and needs a Front-End Web Developer to design, build, and improve web applications that are easy to use, visually clear, and accessible.

The company maintains more than 100 applications, so you can work across many systems, add features to new builds, improve existing apps, and refine the experience on several platforms.

You will create visual assets and interactive prototypes, and work with developers, analysts, and customers to ship polished, inclusive interfaces.

You may also try AI-assisted tools for coding, testing, documentation, and other development tasks.

Responsibilities

• Build, test, and maintain responsive interfaces in HTML, CSS, JavaScript/jQuery, Vue.js, and related technologies.
• Produce wireframes, mockups, visual assets, and interactive prototypes that shape application design and user experience.
• Apply typography, layout, color, spacing, and consistency rules, along with responsive design principles, to make interfaces intuitive.
• Work with developers, business analysts, UI/UX staff, and subject-matter experts to turn requirements and designs into working features.
• Connect front-end components to application services and data using C/.NET, DataTables, MDB, and related tools when needed.
• Meet Section 508 standards, including screen reader compatibility with JAWS, and test interfaces in supported browsers and on devices.
• Recommend improvements to usability, accessibility, responsiveness, visual consistency, and the overall user experience.
• Help with design documentation, code reviews, and development standards, and keep up with front-end practices, accessibility rules, and new tools, including AI-assisted development.

Requirements

• Required: At least two (2) years of relevant front-end development or web design experience.
• Required: An active TS/SCI clearance with CI Polygraph.
• Required: Hands-on work with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript/jQuery.
• Required: Experience building responsive interfaces and applying UI, visual design, and UX principles.
• Required: Experience making wireframes, prototypes, mockups, or other visual assets in Adobe Creative Cloud or a comparable design tool.
• Required: Working knowledge of accessibility principles and Section 508, including testing with JAWS or other screen readers.
• Required: Ability to troubleshoot front-end problems, juggle competing priorities, and collaborate effectively on a team.
• Required: Self-driven, with initiative and a willingness to help the team reach its goals.
• Desired: A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Graphic Design, Web Design, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Desired: Experience building front-end applications with Vue.js or similar frameworks and libraries.
• Desired: Experience connecting front-end components to C/.NET applications and tools such as DataTables and MDB.
• Desired: Familiarity with MySQL and relational database concepts.
• Desired: Experience with Git, Visual Studio Code, Jira, Azure DevOps, or comparable development and project management tools.
• Desired: Experience with AI-assisted development or design tools, or interest in applying AI to front-end work.
• Desired: Familiarity with Agile methods.
• Desired: Published design, development, or other technical work that shows relevant skills.
• Desired: Knowledge of or experience supporting a

Conditions

Full-time, regular position.

Requires an active TS/SCI clearance with CI Polygraph to start.

Travel of up to 10%, local only.

Salary range: $86,600 - $181,800.

Final pay depends on factors such as location, Federal Government contract labor categories and wage rates, prior experience, specific skills, education, and certifications.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits including healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off.
• A flexible time off benefit, so you can take the time you need.
• Access to learning resources to help you pursue your goals.