Front-End Developer SME
BDR Solutions, LLC , (BDR)
BDR
Front-End Developer SME
This position requires US Citizenship with an active Public Trust.
Role Overview
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 conducing 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.
Required Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
- Certification Required:
- 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.
- CompTIA Sec+ (or equivalent DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification) (Preferred).
- 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 Reach, 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.
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).
The salary compensation range for this position is $140,000 – $165,000. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. In addition, U.S Citizenship is required. Select applicants will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information and be able to obtain a government-granted security clearance. Individuals may also be subject to a background investigation including, but not limited to criminal history, employment and education verification, drug testing, and creditworthiness. BDR Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation. Originally posted on Himalayas
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