Frontend Developer

Jobtailor; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Washington, DC is seeking a skilled frontend engineer to design and maintain high-performance web applications. You will build reusable web components with modern JavaScript, integrate Ruby-based services, and ensure accessibility.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of frontend experience, strong JS skills, and hands-on Vite experience. Collaboration with Product, UX, and Engineering teams is essential to deliver accessible, robust user experiences.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional frontend development experience.
• Strong proficiency in JavaScript (ES6+).
• Hands-on experience with Vite and Web Components.
• Experience with Ruby integrations and RESTful APIs.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain responsive, high-performance web applications.
• Build reusable, standards-based web components using modern JavaScript.
• Develop frontend applications using Vite as the primary build tool.
• Collaborate with backend engineers to integrate Ruby-based services and APIs.
• Ensure applications meet accessibility (WCAG) standards and follow best practices.
• Optimize application performance, maintainability, and browser compatibility.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to architecture and engineering best practices.
• Work closely with Product, UX, and Engineering teams to deliver intuitive user experiences.
• Troubleshoot and resolve frontend issues across multiple browsers and devices.

Skills

JavaScript

ES6+

Problem solving

Communication

Agile/Scrum

Frontend performance

Accessibility

Tools

Vite

Ember.js

Lit

Web Components

Ruby

REST APIs

Git

HTML5

CSS3

CI/CD

Job description

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain responsive, high-performance web applications.
• Build reusable, standards-based web components using modern JavaScript.
• Develop frontend applications using Vite as the primary build tool.
• Collaborate with backend engineers to integrate Ruby-based services and APIs.
• Ensure applications meet accessibility (WCAG) standards and follow best practices.
• Optimize application performance, maintainability, and browser compatibility.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to architecture and engineering best practices.
• Work closely with Product, UX, and Engineering teams to deliver intuitive user experiences.
• Troubleshoot and resolve frontend issues across multiple browsers and devices.

Requirements

• 3+ years of professional frontend development experience.
• Strong proficiency in JavaScript (ES6+).
• Hands-on experience with Vite.
• Ember.js
• Lit
• Experience building applications using vanilla JavaScript.
• Experience developing Web Components.
• Working knowledge of Ruby and experience integrating with Ruby-based applications.
• Strong understanding of HTML5, CSS3, and responsive design.
• Experience consuming RESTful APIs.
• Knowledge of accessibility standards (WCAG) and building accessible user interfaces.
• Experience using Git in a collaborative development environment.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Preferred Qualifications
• Experience with one or more of the following:
• TypeScript
• Component libraries or design systems
• Frontend testing frameworks
• Performance optimization and Core Web Vitals
• CI/CD pipelines
• Agile/Scrum development methodologies

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in frontend development with a strong focus on JavaScript, Vite, and building accessible web applications. Proficient in collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-performance user experiences while adhering to best practices in coding and design.