Front End Developer

VTG; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

VTG in Chantilly, VA is seeking a Front End Developer to design, test, and deploy web solutions. The role emphasizes customer service, strong communication, and rapid learning in a government context.

Qualifications include TS/SCI with poly, BS in Information Systems or CS (0–3 years), and hands-on JS/React with HTML/CSS. Familiarity with SharePoint CSOM and modern web tech is a plus.

Qualifications

• BS degree in information systems or CS or related field with 0–3 years experience.
• Active TS/SCI with poly.
• Client-side development experience using JavaScript frameworks/libraries and other front-end technologies.
• Minimum 2 years hands-on JavaScript or React, HTML, and CSS experience.
• Thorough understanding of JSON.
• Thorough understanding of asynchronous JavaScript and REST APIs.

Responsibilities

• Administer and design government web-pages and knowledge repositories across classified/unclassified domains.
• Manage site permissions, groups, user attributes, and pages/portals.
• Develop and implement content management workflows, including task management and approvals.
• Perform spot-checks and quality assurance of posted content.
• Participate in website/portal design to maximize discoverability within policies.
• Research and implement modern web technologies for better UI and workflow efficiency.
• Create visual concepts using JavaScript and browser-based tech (React, Angular, jQuery, Bootstrap).
• Demonstrate visual expertise by gathering data sources for engaging designs.
• Consult with customer to define strategy to expand scope and technical features.

Skills

JavaScript

React

HTML

CSS

JSON

REST APIs

jQuery

PowerShell

Education

Bachelor of Science in Information Systems or Computer Science

Tools

SharePoint CSOM

AngularJS

MVC/MVVM frameworks

PowerShell

Job description

Overview

VTG is seeking a Front End Developer, located in Chantilly, Va.

What will you do?

The primary duties are to develop, test, and deploy web solutions using custom scripts, web parts and other advanced tool applications. We are looking for a motivated and self-driven individual with a background in information technology. Applicant needs to have strong customer service and communication skills and the ability to learn new concepts quickly.

Responsibilities

• Perform administration and design of government web-pages and knowledge repositories across multiple classified and unclassified domains
• Manage site permissions, groups, user attributes, and pages/portals
• Develop and implement content management workflows, including task management, product review and approval, and posting activity
• Perform spot-checks and quality assurance of posted content
• Participate in website and portal design projects to maximize discoverability, readership, and access, within established government policies
• Research and implement modern web technologies to create innovative user interfaces and improve workflow efficiency.
• Create visual concepts by using JavaScript and other browser-based technologies such as, React, Angular, jQuery, and Bootstrap.
• Demonstrate visual expertise including gathering raw data from various sources and developing comprehensive and visually engaging designs.
• Consult with customer to define the strategy needed to expand and enhance the website in both scope of content and technical features.

Do you have what it takes?

Qualifications:

• Active TS/SCI w/poly
• Bachelor of Science degree in Information Systems, Computer Science or another applicable field with 0-3 years of experience. Relevant years of experience can be substituted in lieu of degree.
• Client-side development experience using JavaScript frameworks/libraries and other relevant front-end web technologies.
• Minimum 2 years of experience (either on the job or with personal projects*) of actual, demonstratable, hands-on JavaScript or React, HTML, and CSS experience.
• Thorough understanding of JSON (JavaScript Object Notation).
• Thorough understanding of asynchronous JavaScript and REST APIs.

Desired Skills:

• Experience with other client-side technologies such as jQuery, CAML, XSLT, Rest API/ Web Services to be able to use the SharePoint client object model (CSOM) to query lists, manipulate list items and create on-demand reports and mashup of data to deliver content in an easy to understand manner.
• Familiarity with MVC/MVVM frameworks such as AngularJS, React, and .NET MVC is a plus.
• Experience with HTML, CSS, XSLT and Master Pages to deliver a user-friendly experience to the client
• Experience implementing solutions using SharePoint content types, lists, columns, web parts, features, page layouts, managed metadata keywords and other enterprise management features to provide collaboration solutions
• Experience developing PowerShell scripts

Pay Range:

VTG’s estimated starting pay range is $110,000 - $140,000 annually, which is a general guideline for the geographic location. When extending an offer, VTG also considers work experience, education, skill level, market considerations and may possibly include contractual requirements which may cause an offer to fall outside of this range.

Qualifications:

• Active TS/SCI w/poly
• Bachelor of Science degree in Information Systems, Computer Science or another applicable field with 0-3 years of experience. Relevant years of experience can be substituted in lieu of degree.
• Client-side development experience using JavaScript frameworks/libraries and other relevant front-end web technologies.
• Minimum 2 years of experience (either on the job or with personal projects*) of actual, demonstratable, hands-on JavaScript or React, HTML, and CSS experience.
• Thorough understanding of JSON (JavaScript Object Notation).
• Thorough understanding of asynchronous JavaScript and REST APIs.

Desired Skills:

• Experience with other client-side technologies such as jQuery, CAML, XSLT, Rest API/ Web Services to be able to use the SharePoint client object model (CSOM) to query lists, manipulate list items and create on-demand reports and mashup of data to deliver content in an easy to understand manner.
• Familiarity with MVC/MVVM frameworks such as AngularJS, React, and .NET MVC is a plus.
• Experience with HTML, CSS, XSLT and Master Pages to deliver a user-friendly experience to the client
• Experience implementing solutions using SharePoint content types, lists, columns, web parts, features, page layouts, managed metadata keywords and other enterprise management features to provide collaboration solutions
• Experience developing PowerShell scripts

The primary duties are to develop, test, and deploy web solutions using custom scripts, web parts and other advanced tool applications. We are looking for a motivated and self-driven individual with a background in information technology. Applicant needs to have strong customer service and communication skills and the ability to learn new concepts quickly.

Responsibilities

• Perform administration and design of government web-pages and knowledge repositories across multiple classified and unclassified domains
• Manage site permissions, groups, user attributes, and pages/portals
• Develop and implement content management workflows, including task management, product review and approval, and posting activity
• Perform spot-checks and quality assurance of posted content
• Participate in website and portal design projects to maximize discoverability, readership, and access, within established government policies
• Research and implement modern web technologies to create innovative user interfaces and improve workflow efficiency.
• Create visual concepts by using JavaScript and other browser-based technologies such as, React, Angular, jQuery, and Bootstrap.
• Demonstrate visual expertise including gathering raw data from various sources and developing comprehensive and visually engaging designs.
• Consult with customer to define the strategy needed to expand and enhance the website in both scope of content and technical features.