Front-End / UI Developer

Description:
Remote

Our client is a respected public-sector organization undertaking a significant web modernization initiative. The effort emphasizes accessibility, responsive design, and open-source collaboration to improve public-facing digital services.

Due to federal security clearance requirements, the applicant must be a United States Citizen or Permanent Resident. Due to client requirements, applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.

Rate: $40.00 to $50.00/hr. w2

Responsibilities:
Responsibilities

• Design and develop responsive, accessible web interfaces using modern HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript standards.
• Implement CSS frameworks and preprocessors such as LESS, SASS, Bourbon, and Twitter Bootstrap.
• Develop JavaScript using strict mode, modularization practices, and libraries such as jQuery, Backbone.js, Ember.js, and D3.
• Consume and integrate RESTful APIs to power dynamic front-end features.
• Create web layouts from static image designs and wireframes.
• Build views and templates within full-stack frameworks such as Rails, Express, or Django.
• Collaborate within agile teams using Scrum or Lean methodologies.
• Use Git and GitHub for version control, code review, and collaboration.
• Ensure compliance with Section 508 accessibility standards across delivered interfaces.
• Leverage and contribute to open-source solutions and the broader development community.
• Implement and extend design system components using tools such as Figma.
• Perform testing and support automated testing efforts as needed.

Experience Requirements:
Experience Requirements

• 3+ years of professional experience in front-end or web application development.
• Hands-on proficiency with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Experience with modern JavaScript frameworks and libraries.
• Experience consuming RESTful web services.
• Working knowledge of accessibility standards, including Section 508.
• Experience working in agile development environments.
• Proficiency with Git and GitHub for version control.
• Ability to translate visual designs into high-quality, functional user interfaces.
• Experience with Angular (preferred).
• Experience with Python-based web development (preferred).
• Familiarity with Selenium or automated testing tools (preferred).
• Experience implementing enterprise or government design systems (preferred).
• Prior experience supporting federal clients or large-scale public sector systems (preferred).