Frontend Developer - Senior

Accenture; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 94,000 - 188,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture Federal Services is seeking a Senior Frontend Developer to design, build, and maintain scalable user interfaces for enterprise applications. You will translate designs into reusable components, optimize performance, and ensure accessibility across platforms.

The role combines leadership, mentorship, and secure software practices with hands-on frontend development using React, Angular, or Vue, and integration with RESTful APIs within AWS/Kubernetes environments.

Qualifications

• US Citizen with Active Top Secret / SCI w/ CI Poly.
• Experience with modern JavaScript frameworks and frontend architectures.
• Proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript/TypeScript, and responsive design.
• Experience integrating frontend applications with RESTful APIs and backend services.
• Knowledge of accessibility standards, performance optimization, and secure coding practices.
• Experience with Git, automated testing frameworks, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop scalable frontend solutions based on business requirements and design specifications.
• Build reusable UI components and ensure their integration with backend services using RESTful APIs.
• Optimize application performance and ensure cross-platform compatibility and accessibility compliance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver secure and high-quality software solutions.
• Mentor junior developers and lead initiatives to promote frontend best practices.
• Implement CI/CD processes using tools like GitLab and manage code versioning with Git.
• Ensure secure coding practices and uphold performance optimization standards.

Skills

React

Angular

Vue

HTML5

CSS3

JavaScript/TypeScript

RESTful APIs

Accessibility

CI/CD

Git

Secure coding

Tools

Kubernetes

Terraform

GitLab CI/CD

JFrog Artifactory

AWS Cloud Services

.NET C#

MySQL

Elasticsearch/OpenSearch

Job description

At Accenture Federal Services, nothing matters more than helping the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer and life better for people.Our 13,000+ people are united in a shared purpose to pursue the limitless potential of technology and ingenuity for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations.

Join Accenture Federal Services, a technology company within global Accenture. Recognized as a Glassdoor Top 100 Best Place to Work, we offer a collaborative and caring community where you feel like you belong and are empowered to grow, learn and thrive through hands-on experience, certifications, industry training and more.

Join us to drive positive, lasting change that moves missions and the government forward!

Who you'll be:

We are seeking a Senior Frontend Developer responsible for designing, building, and maintaining intuitive user interfaces that deliver exceptional user experiences while supporting enterprise application requirements. The ideal candidate will translate designs and business requirements into scalable frontend solutions, develop reusable UI components, optimize application performance, and ensure accessibility and cross-platform compatibility. This position combines strong technical expertise with mentorship responsibilities, process optimization, cross-team collaboration, and secure software development practices.

What you'll do:

• Design and develop scalable frontend solutions based on business requirements and design specifications.

• Build reusable UI components and ensure their integration with backend services using RESTful APIs.

• Optimize application performance and ensure cross-platform compatibility and accessibility compliance.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver secure and high-quality software solutions.

• Mentor junior developers and lead initiatives to promote frontend best practices.

• Implement CI/CD processes using tools like GitLab and manage code versioning with Git.

• Ensure secure coding practices and uphold performance optimization standards.

What you need:

• US Citizen with Active Top Secret / SCI w/ CI Poly

• Strong experience with modern JavaScript frameworks such as React, Angular, Vue, or similar.

• Proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript/TypeScript, and responsive design principles.

• Experience integrating frontend applications with RESTful APIs and backend services.

• Knowledge of accessibility standards, performance optimization, and secure coding practices.

• Experience with Git, automated testing frameworks, and CI/CD pipelines.

• Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.

• Experience with in-house custom developed applications, Kubernetes, Terraform, GitLab CI/CD, JFrog Artifactory, and AWS Cloud Services.

• Proficiency in UI development using Angular, .NET C#, MySQL, Elasticsearch/OpenSearch, and the integration of reasoning components, retrieval systems, databases, and AI/GenAI services.

• Experience with ETL processes using Python, RabbitMQ, Celery, Redis/Valkey, and various databases (MySQL, Postgres, Microsoft SQL).

Nice to have

• Experience supporting cloud-native and containerized application environments.

• Knowledge of micro-frontend architectures and modern frontend development patterns.

• Experience with design systems and component libraries.

• Familiarity with DevSecOps practices and Agile development methodologies.

• Experience mentoring developers and leading frontend best-practice initiatives.

• Relevant certifications in web development, cloud platforms, or secure software development.

As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides reasonable ranges of compensation for hired roles based on labor costs in the states of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia . The base pay range for this position in these locations is shown below. Compensation for roles at Accenture Federal Services varies depending on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. Accenture Federal Services offers a wide variety of benefits. You can find more information on benefits here. (https://www.accenture.com/us-en/careers/your-future-rewards-benefits)

The pay range for the states of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia is:

$94,000—$187,600 USD

What We Believe

As a company wholly dedicated to serving the US federal government, we bring together the best talent to help reinvent how federal agencies operate and deliver greater value for their mission and the American people. We have an unwavering commitment to creating a culture in which all our people are respected, feel a sense of belonging, and have equal opportunity. As a business imperative, every person at Accenture Federal Services has the responsibility to create and sustain a culture where everyone feels welcomed and included. This is grounded in our core values and our experience that hiring and developing great people who reflect different perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds is key to driving innovation and delivering the results that our clients and the country count on.

Equal Employment Statement

We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative, more competitive, and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities. For details, view a copy of theAccenture Federal Services Equal Opportunity Policy Statement. (https://afscommunities.force.com/careers/s/equal-opportunity-annual-policy)

Accenture Federal Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Additionally, as an Affluent Action Employer for Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, Accenture Federal Services is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women.

Requesting An Accommodation

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Other Employment Statements

Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States.

Candidates who are currently employed by a client of Accenture Federal Services or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration.

Job candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest as part of the hiring process.

The Company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Additionally, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the Company's legal duty to furnish information.

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