Front End Engineer

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

📋 Description

• Develop and sustain reusable front-end components utilizing React, JavaScript/TypeScript, and web components.

• Enhance and expand the VA Design System component library and Forms Library.

• Troubleshoot bugs and manage component requests from product teams across VA.gov.

• Create automated tests and Storybook documentation for deployed components.

• Comply with Section 508 and WCAG 2.2 AA accessibility standards.

• Collaborate with designers and engineers to transform Figma designs into accessible code.

• Leverage AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot or Claude Code.

• Engage in code reviews, sprint planning, and Agile ceremonies.

• Execute other related tasks as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• Practical experience with React and JavaScript or TypeScript.

• Strong skills in HTML and CSS, including accessible and semantic markup.

• Knowledge of accessibility standards such as WCAG and ARIA.

• Experience with design systems, component libraries, or applications that are form-intensive is advantageous.

• Familiarity with Stencil, web components, USWDS, or SCSS is beneficial.

• Experience with Storybook and component testing is a plus.

• Knowledge of AI-assisted development tools is a plus.

• Excels in a remote, collaborative Agile work environment.

• Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.

• Certain positions may necessitate U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a federal background investigation and/or security clearance.

• Bachelor’s Degree.

🏝️ Benefits

• Fully remote work environment.

• Annual stipend provided.

• Comprehensive benefits package available.

• Company-matched 401(k) plan.

• Flexible paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays.