Front End Developer

Steampunk; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Steampunk is seeking a Front-End Developer to collaborate with designers, product owners, and back-end teams on high-performance, accessible web applications. The role focuses on React/TypeScript, modern frameworks, and scalable front-end architectures in an Agile setting.

You will contribute to design, testing, and continuous improvement across the stack. You will mentor juniors, present solutions to stakeholders, and help drive best practices, accessibility, and robust CI/CD integration,

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of front-end development experience in Agile environments.
• Strong CSS architecture and modern JavaScript expertize.
• Experience with React, TypeScript, and WCAG-compliant UI.
• CI/CD workflows and automated testing experience required.
• Public Trust eligibility is a requirement.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize front-end components using React/TypeScript.
• Translate wireframes into responsive, accessible web apps.
• Integrate front-end with APIs and microservices for end-to-end functionality.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and code reviews.
• Implement unit/integration tests with Jest/Cypress.
• Ensure performance, accessibility, and cross-browser compatibility.
• Support build/release management and CI/CD pipelines.
• Document components and provide usage guidelines.
• Mentor junior developers and promote best practices.
• Present UI solutions and demos to stakeholders.
• Provide continuous improvement recommendations.

Skills

React

TypeScript

JavaScript (ES6+)

State management (Redux, Zustand)

Accessibility

UI/UX collaboration

Testing (Jest, Cypress)

CI/CD practices

Education

Master's degree + 1 year experience; OR Bachelor's + 3 years; OR no degree + 8 years

Tools

Docker

Jenkins

GitHub Actions

Azure DevOps

OpenTelemetry / Cloud monitoring tools

Job description

Overview

As a Front-End Developer, you will collaborate with designers, product owners, and back-end developers to deliver intuitive, high-performance, and accessible web applications. We are looking for candidates with 3-5 years of experience building modern front-end solutions within Agile and DevSecOps environments. You will play a key role in shaping user experiences and implementing scalable, secure, and maintainable front-end architecture.

Contributions

Responsibilities include:

• Design, develop, and optimize front-end components and web interfaces using React/TypeScript (or similar modern frameworks).
• Collaborate with UX/UI designers to translate wireframes and design mockups into responsive, accessible, and mobile-friendly web applications.
• Integrate front-end components with APIs and microservices to ensure seamless end-to-end functionality.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies, code reviews, and continuous integration processes.
• Implement automated testing frameworks for unit and component testing (e.g., Jest, Cypress).
• Troubleshoot performance, accessibility, and cross-browser compatibility issues.
• Support build/release management and continuous deployment practices using CI/CD pipelines.
• Provide documentation for front-end components, shared libraries, and usage guidelines.
• Mentor junior developers and contribute to improving front-end development standards and best practices.
• Present UI solutions and interactive demos to stakeholders.
• Implement solutions and provide continuous improvement recommendations
• Presenting technical solutions and demos to a variety of stakeholders

Qualifications

Required:

• Must be able to obtain Public Trust
• Master's degree and 1 year of relevant experience; OR
  • Bachelor's degree and 3 years of relevant experience; OR
  • No degree and 8 years of relevant experience
• Possesses at least one professional certification relevant to the technical service provided
• 3 years of experience with modern front-end development using React, TypeScript, or similar frameworks (e.g., Angular, Vue).Strong understanding of CSS architecture, modern JavaScript (ES6+), and state management tools (Redux, Zustand, etc.).
• Experience developing accessible and performant web interfaces following WCAG and responsive design principles.
• 3 years of experience with CI/CD workflows using Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or similar tools.
• Experience with containerized development using Docker.
• Proficiency with unit and integration testing frameworks.

• Backend: Java, Spring Boot, Spring Security, JPA/Hibernate

• Frontend: Angular and/or React

• Database: SQL (PostgreSQL, Oracle, SQL Server, or similar RDBMS)

• API Design: RESTful services

Preferred:

• Experience supporting technical demonstrations or tech challenges
• 3+ years of application development in an Agile environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal and collaborative skills

• Node.js, JavaScript/TypeScript

• Observability: OpenTelemetry, CloudWatch, or Prometheus/Grafana

• CI/CD: Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or Azure DevOps

• Cloud: AWS or Azure

About steampunk

Steampunk relies on several factors to determine salary, including but not limited to geographic location, contractual requirements, education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience. The projected compensation range for this position is $85,000 to $170,000. The estimate displayed represents a typical annual salary range for this position. Annual salary is just one aspect of Steampunk’s total compensation package for employees. Learn more about additional Steampunk benefits here.

Identity Statement

As part of the application process, you are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Steampunk is a Change Agent in the Federal contracting industry, bringing new thinking to clients in the Homeland, Federal Civilian, Health and DoD sectors. Through our Human-Centered delivery methodology, we are fundamentally changing the expectations our Federal clients have for true shared accountability in solving their toughest mission challenges. As an employee owned company, we focus on investing in our employees to enable them to do the greatest work of their careers - and rewarding them for outstanding contributions to our growth. If you want to learn more about our story, visit http://www.steampunk.com.