Senior Web Developer

CAI • Trenton, NJ

7d • $75 - $83 • Hybrid

About The Position

CAI is seeking a Senior Web Developer to build React user interfaces for employee- and applicant-facing workflows supporting HR modernization initiatives. The role is full-time, contract, and hybrid, with three days onsite in Trenton, New Jersey. Candidates must have work authorization that does not require sponsorship now or in the future.

The developer will create employee self-service and applicant-facing interfaces, implement forms, workflows, and dashboards from specifications and design artifacts, and integrate front-end components with back-end APIs. The position also involves building reusable components and extending a component library or design system, writing automated tests, meeting Section 508 and WCAG 2.0 AA accessibility standards, and integrating federated authentication while supporting secure session management and role-based views.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of front-end development experience, including React in production environments.
• Experience implementing a component library or design system.
• Experience with Section 508 and WCAG 2.0 AA conformance, including verification with assistive technology.
• Experience integrating federated authentication.
• Proficiency with JavaScript or TypeScript, HTML, CSS, and front-end testing tools.
• Experience with a Git-based workflow and pull request review.
• Work authorization that does not require sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

• Public sector portal development experience.
• Experience with a state single sign-on provider.
• IAAP accessibility certification (CPACC or WAS).
• Experience supporting State of New Jersey agencies.

Responsibilities

• Build React interfaces for employee self-service and applicant-facing workflows.
• Implement forms, workflows, and dashboards based on specifications and design artifacts.
• Integrate front-end components with back-end APIs.
• Implement and extend a component library or design system to provide a consistent user experience.
• Build reusable, well-documented components with automated tests.
• Ensure interfaces conform to Section 508 and WCAG 2.0 AA accessibility standards.
• Verify accessibility using assistive technologies, including screen readers and keyboard-only navigation.
• Remediate accessibility defects and document conformance results.
• Integrate federated authentication using technologies such as SAML or OpenID Connect.
• Support session management, role-based views, and secure handling of user data in the browser.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401k retirement account access
• May be entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law

What This Job Offers

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