Front-End Developer

Position Overview

The Front-End Developer is responsible for designing, developing, testing, and maintaining responsive, accessible, and user-friendly web applications that comply with Federal standards and modern web development practices. This role collaborates with Product Owners, Federal Project Managers (FPMs), Business Analysts, UX/UI Designers, Solution Architects, Back-End Developers, and QA Engineers to deliver secure, scalable, and intuitive user interfaces that meet business, technical, and accessibility requirements.

• Design, develop, and maintain responsive, mobile-first web applications using modern front-end frameworks and technologies.
• Build user interfaces using the U.S. Web Design System (USWDS) to ensure consistency with Federal design and usability standards.
• Translate UI/UX designs, wireframes, and business requirements into intuitive, accessible, and high-quality user interfaces.
• Develop reusable UI components, templates, and front-end libraries that promote scalability and maintainability.
• Integrate front-end applications with RESTful APIs and back-end services.
• Ensure applications are fully responsive and compatible across desktop, tablet, and mobile devices.
• Ensure compliance with Section 508, WCAG 2.1 AA, and Federal accessibility standards.
• Optimize application performance, browser compatibility, and user experience.
• Collaborate with UX/UI designers to implement design systems, branding, and responsive layouts.
• Participate in Agile development activities including backlog refinement, sprint planning, code reviews, sprint demonstrations, and continuous integration.
• Troubleshoot and resolve UI defects, accessibility issues, and performance bottlenecks.
• Develop and maintain unit, integration, and end-to-end tests to ensure application quality.
• Document technical designs, reusable components, and development standards.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience developing enterprise web applications.
• Strong proficiency with HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and Type Script.
• Experience with React, Angular, or Vue.js.
• Experience implementing responsive, mobile-first web applications using modern CSS techniques such as Flexbox and CSS Grid.
• Experience implementing the U.S. Web Design System (USWDS) or similar enterprise design systems.
• Experience integrating RESTful APIs and JSON-based services.
• Experience developing accessible applications compliant with Section 508 and WCAG 2.1 AA.
• Familiarity with Git, Agile/Scrum methodologies, and modern software development practices.

• Experience supporting Federal Government web applications.
• Experience with Bootstrap, Tailwind CSS, Material Design, or other component libraries.
• Experience with front-end testing frameworks such as Jest, Cypress, Playwright, or Selenium.
• Experience with Azure Dev Ops, Git Hub, Git Hub Actions, Jenkins, Docker, and cloud-hosted applications.
• Knowledge of OWASP secure coding practices and Dev Sec Ops  principles.

• React, Angular, or Vue.js
• HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, Type Script
• U.S. Web Design System (USWDS)
• Responsive and mobile-first web design
• RESTful APIs and JSON
• Section 508 and WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility
• Cross-browser compatibility
• UI component libraries and design systems
• Performance optimization
• Unit and end-to-end testing
• Git, CI/CD, and Agile development
• Strong analytical, communication, and collaboration skills

• Remote or hybrid work environment based on program requirements.

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.

NuAxis is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, including Vets and Disabled. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation.