Front-End Developer SME

Socket.dev; United States; Remote; USD 140,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

BDR Solutions, LLC is seeking a Front-End Developer SME to lead client-facing UI efforts for federal modernization programs. You will guide architecture, reusable components, and accessibility, mentoring the team and collaborating with UI/UX designers and back-end engineers.

The role is remote from a home office on EST schedule, requires US citizenship and a Public Trust; strong expertise in React, ES6+, WCAG/USWDS, and CI/CD practices is essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required.
• US citizenship with ability to obtain a Public Trust background.
• 10+ years as a front-end developer with senior/SME experience on IT/government projects.
• Strong React/JavaScript expertise with accessibility and federal standards.
• Experience with CI/CD and secure coding practices.

Responsibilities

• Serve as technical authority on front-end architecture and accessibility.
• Guide design and development of responsive, accessible UI using React, HTML5, and CSS3.
• Ensure compliance with USWDS, ODG, and WCAG 2.2 AA standards.
• Collaborate with product owners, designers, and back-end engineers on technical approaches.
• Mentor front-end developers and conduct code reviews.
• Support CI/CD integration for front-end deployments.
• Architect reusable UI components and optimize performance.

Skills

React

JavaScript (ES6+)

HTML5

CSS3

Accessible UI

UI Architecture

Front-end performance

Mentoring

Agile/Scrum

Code reviews

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field

Tools

GitHub Actions

Jenkins

Jest

Cypress

Selenium

AWS

Kubernetes

Job description

Description

BDR Solutions, LLC, (BDR) supports the U.S. Federal Government in successfully achieving its mission and goals. Our service and solution delivery starts with understanding each client’s end-state, and then seamlessly integrating within each Agency’s organization to improve and enhance business and technical operations and deployments.

BDR is seeking a Front-End Developer SME to join our growing team! This position will be performed virtually from the individual’s home office working on EST time schedule. This position requires US Citizenship with an active Public Trust.

(Military Veterans and HUBZone candidates are highly encouraged to apply)

Role Overview

The Front-End Developer SME will serve as a technical authority on user interface design and implementation for the modernization initiative. This role will guide the development of intuitive, user-centered web interfaces that comply with government accessibility standards. The SME will provide expert-level input on front-end architecture, reusable component libraries, and best practices for responsive design and accessibility, while mentoring the development team and collaborating closely with UI/UX designers, back-end developers and stakeholders.

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