Front-End Developer SME

BDR Solutions • Herdon, VA

33d • Remote

About The Position

BDR Solutions, LLC, (BDR) supports the U.S. Federal Government in successfully achieving its mission and goals. Our service and solution delivery starts with understanding each client’s end-state, and then seamlessly integrating within each Agency’s organization to improve and enhance business and technical operations and deployments. BDR is seeking a Front-End Developer SME to join our growing team! This position will be performed virtually from the individual’s home office working on EST time schedule. This position requires US Citizenship with an active Public Trust. (Military Veterans and HUBZone candidates are highly encouraged to apply) Role Overview The Front-End Developer SME will serve as a technical authority on user interface design and implementation for the modernization initiative. This role will guide the development of intuitive, user-centered web interfaces that comply with government accessibility standards. The SME will provide expert-level input on front-end architecture, reusable component libraries, and best practices for responsive design and accessibility, while mentoring the development team and collaborating closely with UI/UX designers, back-end developers and stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust background investigation.
• Favorable Tier 2 – Moderate Risk Public Trust (SF-85P) investigation.
• Elevated Eligibility: Tier 4 – High Risk Public Trust (SF-85P) investigation, if duties involve elevated system privileges, access to sensitive systems
• Staff-Like Access: Contractor personnel must receive a favorable suitability determination before being granted staff-like access to IRS information systems.
• 10+ years of experience as a front-end developer, with at least 7+ years in a senior or SME-level role on IT or government projects.
• Proven experience in Agile/Scrum environments delivering enterprise-scale web applications.
• Strong experience working with React, JavaScript frameworks, and cloud-hosted applications in AWS/Kubernetes environments.
• Deep expertise in Reach, JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5, CSS3, and modern front-end development practices.
• Strong knowledge of federal design and accessibility standards, including USWDS, ODG, and WCAG 2.2 AA.
• Advanced skills in building scalable, reusable UI component libraries that meet accessibility and design guidelines.
• Skilled in front-end performance optimization, automated testing (Jest, Cypress, Selenium), and CI/CD workflows.
• Ability to architect front-end solutions and advise on technical decision-making for enterprise applications.
• Ability to mentor developers and lead code reviews, ensuring compliance with accessibility and security requirements.
• US Citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

• CompTIA Sec+ (or equivalent DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification)
• AWS Certified Developer – Associate or AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate
• Certified Scrum Developer (CSD) or other Agile-related certification
• Certified Secure Software Library Professional (CSSLP) or equivalent security-focused credential
• AAP Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies (CPACC) or Web Accessibility Specialist (WAS)

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical authority on front-end architecture, frameworks, and accessibility compliance for IRS taxpayer-facing applications.
• Guide the design and development of responsive, accessible, and user-friendly web interfaces using React, JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5, and CS3.
• Ensure compliance with USWDS, ODG, and WCAG 2.2 AA accessibility standards, performing code reviews for adherence to federal design and accessibility requirements.
• Collaborate with product owners, designers, and back-end engineers to define technical approaches for delivering scalable, reusable UI components.
• Provide expertise on front-end performance optimization, API integration, and secure coding best practices.
• Support CI/CD integration for front-end deployments using GitHub Actions, Jenkins, and automated testing tools.
• Mentor front-end developers by conducing code reviews, sharing best practices, and supporting skills development.
• Act as a liaison to ensure alignment between design, accessibility, and development teams during the Agile lifecycle.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior