Software Developer I – Web Front End Developer Information Technology Washington

Position: Software Developer I – Web Front End Developer

Location: Washington, DC (Potential for Hybrid)

Clearance: Public Trust

Must hold an active Public Trust clearance to apply

This position is to provide build application and web front-ends based on requirements from Stakeholder Engagement, programs, UX, and designers.

SCOPE OF WORK

The position’s SCOPE OF WORK includes the following:

• Skilled in Front-End development framework and process from UX design to web component delivery.
• Proficient understanding of client-side scripting and JavaScript frameworks, including jQuery.
• Experience with JavaScript frameworks such as DurandalJS, Angular, Angular 2, ReactJS, and build tools like Gulp and Webpack.
• Skilled in HTML5, CSS, CSS3, SCSS.
• Experience creating accessible forms (using ARIA), with client-side form validation (JavaScript).
• Experience with Bootstrap or similar technologies.
• Experience with collaboration platforms and code repositories.
• Build reusable code and libraries for future use.
• Ensure the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs.
• Optimize applications for speed and scalability.
• Commitment to Lean principles, including rapid prototyping for user testing.
• Good understanding of asynchronous request handling, partial page updates, and AJAX.
• Basic understanding of server-side CSS pre-processing platforms like LESS and SASS.
• Baseline understanding of WCAG compliance for front-end code.
• Working knowledge of WordPress, WordPress templates, and baseline understanding of PHP.
• Basic image editing skills, familiarity with tools like Gimp or Photoshop.
• Proficient understanding of cross-browser compatibility issues and SEO principles.
• Responsible for supporting critical business functions through web front-end development, including adapting COTS products.
• Lead and contribute front-end expertise to multiple projects, ensuring specifications are met.
• Design, code, test, debug, maintain, and document web front-end customizations; participate in peer reviews.
• Follow accessibility and W3C standards; contribute to their improvement.
• Work as part of enterprise development teams.
• Coordinate with departments and users to support business applications.
• Exercise judgment in planning and accomplishing goals.
• Represent the IT department’s front-end expertise across departments.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• XML, JavaScript, CSS, HTML, HTML5 — 4-6 Years Experience
• Accessibility standards and tools (ARIA) — 2-3 Years Experience
• Web Services, ReactJS, Angular, Angular2, Webpack, Gulp — 1-2 Years Experience
• Bootstrap or similar platform — 1-2 Years Experience
• WordPress — 1-2 Years Experience
• Technical Documentation — 4-6 Years Experience

SPECIAL SKILLS

• Analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to develop solutions to problems.
• Ability to lead and conduct design reviews, code reviews, and technical assessments.
• Developing and creating new or more effective ideas and approaches.
• Developing and implementing short-range plans and decisions.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.