Frontend Developer - Contingent

Aretum•McLean, VA

2d•Remote

About The Position

Aretum is seeking a skilled and motivated Frontend Developer. As a Frontend Developer you will be responsible for providing expert technical support, maintenance, and enhancement of a client application while ensuring accessibility, reliability, and optimal performance in an Agile, sprint-based development environment. The ideal candidate brings strong front-end development expertise in modern web technologies, JavaScript frameworks, responsive design, Section 508 compliance, and RESTful APIs, while leveraging AWS, Git/GitHub, and open-source solutions to deliver scalable, user-focused applications. Due to the nature of our work as a federal consulting organization, employees may be expected to handle Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and must adhere to applicable safeguarding and compliance requirements.

Requirements

3 years of frontend development experience
Bachelor’s Degree (3 years of additional experience is acceptable in lieu of a degree)
Experience using modern techniques and frameworks (e.g., HTML5, CSS3, Responsive Design)
Experience with JavaScript development using modern standards as well as applicable tools, frameworks and libraries
Understanding of Section 508 compliance and WCAG standards
Experience with accessibility testing tools (automated and manual)
Capable of consuming RESTful APIs
Experience using agile methodologies
Experience with version control systems
Experience creating web layouts from static images and views and templates in full-stack frameworks
Public Trust Eligibility Required
Applicants must be U.S. citizens or currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or Suitability Determination, depending on the agency’s background investigation requirements.

Nice To Haves

Leveraging AWS, Git/GitHub, and open-source solutions to deliver scalable, user-focused applications.

Responsibilities

Provide expert technical support to maintain the client application
Provide support for development, enhancements, accessibility, integration, optimization, and maintenance
Ensure availability and correct operations
Work within a sprint-based development cycle
Utilize knowledge of the AWS cloud environment, Python backend and TypeScript front-end