Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. BDR Solutions, LLC, (BDR) supports the U.S. Federal Government in successfully achieving its mission and goals. They are seeking a Front-End Developer SME to serve as a technical authority on user interface design and implementation, guiding the development of user-centered web interfaces that comply with government accessibility standards.
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 conducting 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
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
- This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust background investigation
- Minimum Requirements: 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 React, 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
- CompTIA Sec+ (or equivalent DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification) (Preferred)
- AWS Certified Developer – Associate or AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate (Preferred)
- Certified Scrum Developer (CSD) or other Agile-related certification (Preferred)
- Certified Secure Software Library Professional (CSSLP) or equivalent security-focused credential (Preferred)
- AAP Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies (CPACC) or Web Accessibility Specialist (WAS) (Preferred)
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