Front-End Developer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Act as a technical expert on front-end architecture, frameworks, and accessibility compliance for IRS applications aimed at taxpayers.

• Lead the design and development of responsive, accessible, and user-friendly web interfaces utilizing React, JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5, and CSS3.

• Ensure adherence to USWDS, ODG, and WCAG 2.2 AA accessibility standards.

• Conduct code reviews to verify compliance with federal design and accessibility standards.

• Collaborate with product owners, designers, and back-end engineers to devise technical strategies for scalable, reusable UI components.

• Offer expertise in front-end performance optimization, API integration, and secure coding best practices.

• Assist with CI/CD integration for front-end deployments using GitHub Actions, Jenkins, and automated testing tools.

• Mentor front-end developers through code reviews, sharing best practices, and fostering skills development.

• Serve as a liaison among design, accessibility, and development teams throughout the Agile lifecycle.

⛳️ Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required.

• Capability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust background investigation.

• Minimum requirement is a favorable Tier 2 – Moderate Risk Public Trust (SF-85P) investigation.

• A favorable suitability determination is necessary before obtaining staff-like access to IRS information systems.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related discipline.

• CompTIA Sec+ or an equivalent DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification is preferred.

• Over 10 years of experience as a front-end developer.

• At least 7 years in a senior or Subject Matter Expert (SME) role on IT or government projects.

• Demonstrated experience in Agile/Scrum environments delivering enterprise-scale web applications.

• Strong expertise in React, JavaScript frameworks, and cloud-hosted applications in AWS/Kubernetes settings.

• Deep knowledge of React, JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5, CSS3, and contemporary front-end development methodologies.

• Solid understanding of USWDS, ODG, and WCAG 2.2 AA.

• Advanced proficiency in creating scalable, reusable UI component libraries.

• Skills in front-end performance optimization, automated testing with Jest, Cypress, and Selenium, as well as CI/CD workflows.

• Ability to design front-end solutions and provide advice on technical decision-making for enterprise applications.

• Capability to mentor developers and lead code reviews while ensuring compliance with accessibility and security standards.

• AWS Certified Developer – Associate or AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate is preferred.

• Certified Scrum Developer (CSD) or another Agile-related certification is preferred.

• Certified Secure Software Library Professional (CSSLP) or an equivalent security-focused credential is preferred.

• AAP Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies (CPACC) or Web Accessibility Specialist (WAS) is preferred.

• Must satisfy eligibility conditions for access to classified information and be able to secure a government-granted security clearance.

• May be subject to background checks, including criminal history, employment and education verification, drug testing, and creditworthiness assessments.

🏝️ Benefits

• Options for virtual work from the individual’s home office.

• Military Veterans and HUBZone candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

• Equal Opportunity Employer – Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.