Front-End Web Developer

Peraton•,

2d•$104,000 - $166,000

About The Position

Peraton is seeking a Front-End Web Developer to support mission-critical applications for government customers. The role involves designing, building, and maintaining intuitive, accessible, and high-performance user interfaces using modern JavaScript frameworks and U.S. Web Design System (USWDS) components. The developer will collaborate with data scientists, UX designers, product owners, and engineering teams to deliver user-centered solutions and support deployment and operational readiness.

Requirements

Meet one of the stated education and experience combinations: 5 years of experience with a BS/BA; 3 years with an MS/MA; 0 years with a PhD; or 9 years with a high school diploma in lieu of a degree.
Professional experience building front-end applications using React, Node.js/Express, USWDS, Vite, and Nginx.
Strong understanding of HTML5, CSS3, modular CSS, responsive design, and JavaScript ES6+.
Experience integrating front-end components with API services.
Experience working in Agile environments using Git-based version control.
Ability to work collaboratively in a distributed team environment.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
U.S. citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Snowflake, including queries, stored procedures, or SQL API concepts.
Familiarity with AWS services such as Lambda, API Gateway, S3, EKS, and ECR.
Experience using the AWS SDK within Node.js or front-end applications.
Database experience using SQL, such as PostgreSQL.
Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and automated testing frameworks.

Responsibilities

Develop responsive, accessible front-end applications using React, Node.js, and USWDS components.
Implement reusable UI components and front-end architecture patterns that support scalability and maintainability.
Build modular interface components and client-side logic using modern JavaScript patterns.
Integrate front-end interfaces with RESTful APIs and back-end services.
Optimize build processes and bundling for modern web projects using tools such as Vite.
Support deployment and runtime behavior in containerized environments, using Nginx for static hosting or reverse proxying.
Ensure compliance with WCAG accessibility standards and government usability guidelines.
Troubleshoot UI defects, performance issues, and cross-browser inconsistencies.
Collaborate with DevOps, DataOps, and cloud engineers to support deployment and operational readiness.