Front End Developer with Python Django Experience

Futrend Technology, Inc.; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Futrend Technology, Inc. is seeking a Front-End Developer in Bethesda, Maryland. This role involves developing responsive user-friendly web interfaces and collaborating with back-end developers. Candidates should have at least 3 years of front-end development experience, strong skills in JavaScript, React, and CSS, as well as a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field. Preferred qualifications include NIH badge and experience with federal government clients. The company offers a dynamic environment supporting IT solutions in government projects.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of front-end development experience in enterprise or government projects.
• Strong proficiency in JavaScript, jQuery, TypeScript, HTML5, and CSS3.
• Expert knowledge of and experience with responsive web design.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain responsive, user-friendly web interfaces for applications.
• Collaborate with back-end developers to integrate RESTful APIs.
• Ensure cross-browser compatibility and performance optimization.

Skills

JavaScript

jQuery

TypeScript

HTML5

CSS3

React

Angular

RESTful APIs

Agile development practices

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field

Tools

Jira

Git

Job description

Futrend Technology, Inc. is an innovative business and technology solutions provider. Our primary focus and core competencies are in Healthcare IT, Federal Financial Management, and Grants Management. We excel at providing customers with high-value solutions that support their missions and meet their most critical objectives and business needs. We provide full life‑cycle IT services to Federal agencies with recognized excellence in complex real‑time system integration and enterprise‑wide system implementation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain responsive, user‑friendly web interfaces for applications built on Python/Django/Oracle/Postgres back‑end services.
• Work with frameworks such as React and Angular to build reusable components and implement modern front‑end features.
• Collaborate with back‑end developers to integrate RESTful APIs and ensure smooth data flow.
• Ensure cross‑browser compatibility, accessibility (Section 508 compliance), and performance optimization.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve issues in existing applications.
• Test applications for browser compatibility.
• Stay up to date with emerging front‑end technologies, frameworks, and best practices.
• Participate in the maintenance of existing applications and development of new applications using Python/Django/Postgres.
• Contribute to system documentation, code reviews, and knowledge‑sharing sessions.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent work experience).
• 3+ years of front‑end development experience in enterprise or government projects.
• Strong proficiency in JavaScript, jQuery, TypeScript, HTML5, and CSS3.
• Expert knowledge of and experience with responsive web design.
• Experience with modern frameworks such as React and/or Angular.
• Knowledge of and experience with Python/Django PL/SQL and relational database management systems.
• Experience integrating front‑end applications with RESTful APIs.
• Understanding of key website design principles.
• Knowledge of accessibility standards (e.g., Section 508, WCAG).
• Familiarity with Agile development practices and tools (e.g., Jira, Git).
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written), including presentation skills.
• Team player and self starter.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active badge with NIH is strongly preferred.
• Hands on experience with Python/Django/Postgres is strongly preferred.
• Experience working with federal government clients.
• Be willing and able to learn Pytho/Django/Postgres, new technologies and development skills.
• Experience with PL/pgSQL.