Front End Developer

 

 

Job Summary: 

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Front-End Developer with prior federal experience to join our cross-functional team. You’ll work closely with UX/UI designers, backend engineers, and product managers in agile sprints to deliver intuitive, responsive, and accessible web experiences. Your expertise in React, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS, and API integration using OpenAPI standards will be critical to our success.

Candidates must have experience working on federal projects or with federal agencies — this is mandatory.

 

Your contributions will directly shape the user experience and performance of our products, supporting our mission to deliver reliable, innovative solutions for our stakeholders.

 

•Develop responsive and accessible user interfaces using React, React Router, and Tailwind CSS.

•Ensure compliance with accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG 2.1, Section 508).

•Implement state management using Context API or other modern libraries (e.g., Redux, Zustand).

•Integrate and consume RESTful APIs, including those defined by OpenAPI specifications.

•Write clean, maintainable, and scalable TypeScript code.

•Collaborate with UX/UI designers and backend developers to deliver cohesive user experiences.

•Optimize application performance and ensure cross-browser compatibility.

•Participate in agile ceremonies (e.g., sprint planning, retrospectives, daily standups).

•Conduct code reviews and contribute to continuous improvement of development practices.

•Support a customized Slack implementation, including administrative functions, Slack Web API integrations, and issue resolution.

 

•React.js & React Router: Deep understanding of component lifecycle, hooks, and routing.

•State Management: Experience with Context API, Redux, or similar.

•Tailwind CSS: Proficiency in utility-first CSS frameworks and responsive design.

•TypeScript: Strong typing discipline and familiarity with interfaces, generics, and type guards.

•API Integration: Experience working with RESTful APIs and OpenAPI documentation/tools (e.g., Swagger).

•Version Control: Proficiency with Git and collaborative workflows.

 

•Teamwork & Communication: Collaborate effectively across teams and communicate clearly.

•Pathfinding & Innovation: Explore new technologies and solve complex problems creatively.

•Independent Work Ethic: Self-motivated and organized.

•Adaptability: Thrive in fast-paced environments and adjust to changing priorities.

•Attention to Detail: Precision in UI implementation and code quality.

 

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience). 2+ years of professional experience in front-end development.

 

• Experience with testing frameworks (e.g., Jest, React Testing Library).

• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and GitHub Actions.

• Prior experience with Slack app development or bot integrations.