Front End Web Developer, Senior

Overview

The Work

The Front-End Developer will build responsive, high‑performance user interfaces using

React, Type Script, JavaScript, Node.js, HTML, and CSS, ensuring seamless integration  backend serviceswithinAWS-hosted environments. You will collaborate closely with UX designers, backend engineers, and product teams to implement clean, maintainable components and deliver intuitive, accessible, and secure user experiences.

This position aligns with Cayuse’s core values of Innovation, Excellence, Collaboration, Adaptability, and Integrity by fostering technical solutions that meet customer needs, promoting teamwork, and prioritizing quality in deliverables.

• Design and buildresponsive, high‑performance user interfacesusing Node.js, React, JavaScript, Type Script, HTML, and CSS.
• Developmodular, maintainable UI componentsaligned with modern front‑end engineering best practices and design system standards.
• Integrate front‑end applications  backend services using REST APIs and common data formats such asJSON and XML.
• Implementclient-side state management and optimize rendering for scalable, enterprise‑grade applications.
• Collaborate withUX/UI designersandbackend engineers to ensure seamless end‑to‑end functionality and consistent user experiences.
• Participate incode reviews, contributing to and enforcing standards for readability, quality, security, and maintainability.
• Use Git and Git Labfor source control, branching strategies, code review, and merge request workflows.
• Ensure that front‑end applications meetaccessibility,security, andperformancerequirements in line with federal and organizational standards.
• Troubleshoot and resolveUI issues across environments, browsers, and devices, including cross‑browser compatibility and responsive behavior.
• Work withinAWS cloud-hosted environments, collaborating with Dev Ops and backend teams to support deployments as part of the overall delivery pipeline.
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts, recommending enhancements to tooling, development practices, and user experience.
• Other duties as assigned.

• 8+ years of experience developing modern frontend applications using React, JavaScript, Type Script, and Node.
• Advanced experience building UI components with HTML, CSS, Sass, and responsive design frameworks
• Strong experience integrating with REST APIs and working with JSON and XML data formats
• Proficiency with Git and Git Lab for source control, collaboration, and code review workflows
• Ability to design, refactor, and maintain scalable frontend architectures in cloud environments (AWS preferred)
• Deep understanding of frontend performance optimization, browser behavior, debugging techniques, and application profiling
• Demonstrated ability to mentor developers and lead best-practice discussions across the engineering team
• Experience building cloud-native solutions in AWS
• Experience with YAML and CI/CD pipeline development (Git Lab CI preferred)
• Experience with package scan vulnerability remediation
• Experience with integration with .NET APIs or full stack environments
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate technical decisions and collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Bonus points if you have:
• Experience with automated UI testing frameworks (Jest, React Testing Library, Cypress)
• Familiarity with accessibility standards (Section 508, WCAG)
• Familiarity with JFrog Artifactory
• Familiarity with Jira for Dev Ops Active  Top Secret Security Clearance is required.
• Must be able to pass a background check. May require additional background checks as required by projects and/or clients at any time during employment.

Minimum

Skills Required:

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to respond effectively to customers with a sense of urgency.
• Proficient in Microsoft and Adobe toolsets, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Acrobat, etc.
• Highly motivated with the ability to handle and manage multiple tasks at any one time.
• Ability to forge new relationships, individual and teaming in nature.
• Must be a Self-starter, that can work independently and as part of a team.

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