Senior Front-End Developer
About The Position
SAIC is seeking a skilled and experienced front-end specialist to design and build accessible, high-performing user interfaces that present published products and content to Congress and the public. The role focuses on modern JavaScript frameworks, accessibility, and quality. The developer will work with back-end developers, Information Management staff, system developers, QA, security teams, and other stakeholders to translate requirements into user-friendly solutions and ensure accurate data and metadata flow across system environments. The position also involves mentoring junior developers, maintaining technical documentation, release notes, and runbooks, and following and improving documented standard operating procedures.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or four years of experience in lieu of a degree.
- At least 8 years of related experience in front-end or UI development.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust, requiring U.S. citizenship.
- Expert proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript (ES6+).
- Strong experience with React and/or Angular, including state management and API integration.
- Experience building and consuming REST/JSON APIs.
- Experience with responsive design, CSS preprocessors, and build tools such as npm, Webpack, or Vite.
- Strong understanding of Section 508 and WCAG accessibility standards and assistive technology testing, such as JAWS or NVDA.
- Experience with Git and CI/CD workflows.
- Experience with front-end testing frameworks such as Jest or Cypress.
- Familiarity with secure coding practices.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Drupal theming (Twig) or other CMS front ends.
- Experience with UX/UI design tools such as Figma and design systems.
- Experience with Google Analytics or similar tools.
- Basic PHP knowledge.
- Experience in federal or government web environments.
- Accessibility certification such as IAAP WAS or DHS Trusted Tester.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain responsive, accessible user interfaces using HTML5, CSS3, and modern JavaScript frameworks such as React or Angular.
- Integrate front-end applications with back-end services through REST/JSON APIs.
- Develop and maintain themes and front-end components for Drupal-based and other CMS-driven websites.
- Build reusable component libraries and enforce consistent design and coding standards.
- Ensure front-end deliverables comply with Section 508 and WCAG 2.x requirements using automated and manual accessibility testing.
- Optimize page performance, cross-browser compatibility, and mobile responsiveness.
- Write unit and end-to-end tests and participate in code reviews, CI/CD pipelines, and security scanning.
- Collaborate with back-end developers, Information Management staff, and stakeholders to translate requirements into user-friendly solutions.
- Mentor junior developers and recommend front-end tools, frameworks, and best practices.
- Follow documented standard operating procedures and recommend improvements to repeatable processes.
- Collaborate with Information Management staff, system developers, QA, and security teams to ensure accurate flow of data and metadata across system environments.
- Maintain technical documentation, release notes, and runbooks.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
