Senior Web Developer

Job: Senior Web Developer
Location (if onsite/hybrid: Hybrid in Trenton, NJ (candidates must be local) | 3 days onsite
Expected duration: min 12 months (likely multi-year engagement)

Required skills, experience, etc.: 5+ of experience using React in production environment, experience with Section 508 and WCAG 2.0 AA conformance, Experience integrating federated authentication, HTML, CSS, JavaScript or TypeScript
Preferred skills: Public sector portal development experience, experience with a state single sign-on provider, IAAP accessibility certification (CPACC or WAS), experience supporting State of New Jersey agencies

Job Description

We are looking for a Senior Web Developer to build React user interfaces for employee and applicant-facing workflows supporting HR modernization initiatives. This position will be a contract and hybrid, requiring 3 days onsite in Trenton, New Jersey.

What You’ll Do
Build React interfaces for employee self-service and applicant-facing workflows
Implement forms, workflows, and dashboards based on specifications and design artifacts
Integrate front-end components with back-end APIs
Implement and extend a component library or design system to provide a consistent user experience
Build reusable, well-documented components with automated tests
Ensure interfaces conform to Section 508 and WCAG 2.0 AA accessibility standards
Verify accessibility using assistive technologies, including screen readers and keyboard-only navigation
Remediate accessibility defects and document conformance results
Integrate federated authentication using technologies such as SAML or OpenID Connect
Support session management, role-based views, and secure handling of user data in the browser

What You’ll Need

Required:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
5+ years of front-end development experience, including React in production environments
Experience implementing a component library or design system
Experience with Section 508 and WCAG 2.0 AA conformance, including verification with assistive technology
Experience integrating federated authentication
Proficiency with JavaScript or TypeScript, HTML, CSS, and front-end testing tools
Experience with a Git-based workflow and pull request review

Preferred:
Public sector portal development experience
Experience with a state single sign-on provider
IAAP accessibility certification (CPACC or WAS)
Experience supporting State of New Jersey agencies