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Job Title:
Senior React Frontend Developer Location:
200 I Street SE, Washington, DC 20003 Position Overview We are seeking a highly skilled Senior React Frontend Developer to design, develop, and maintain responsive, accessible, and scalable web applications. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience with React.js, Redux, REST API integration, and modern frontend development practices. This role requires a strong understanding of Section 508 accessibility standards and experience delivering user-centric solutions within government, enterprise, or highly regulated environments. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain responsive web applications using React.js. Build reusable, scalable, and maintainable React components and frontend libraries. Ensure compliance with Section 508 standards and accessibility best practices across all user interfaces. Integrate frontend applications with RESTful APIs and backend services. Manage application state using Redux and implement efficient asynchronous data handling. Collaborate with UX/UI designers to deliver intuitive, accessible, and user-friendly experiences. Develop and execute unit and integration tests using Jest and React Testing Library. Participate in code reviews and uphold high standards for code quality, performance, and maintainability. Optimize application performance through techniques such as code splitting, lazy loading, memoization, and efficient rendering strategies. Work closely with cross-functional teams, including backend developers, QA engineers, product owners, and stakeholders. Support Agile development processes, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, backlog grooming, and retrospectives. Utilize Git-based version control and CI/CD tools such as Jenkins to support streamlined deployment processes. Create and maintain technical documentation for application features, enhancements, and development processes. Ensure applications meet security, usability, accessibility, and compliance requirements, particularly for government users. Required Qualifications Bachelor''s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience). Minimum of 5 years of frontend development experience. Strong expertise in React.js, JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5, and CSS3. Hands-on experience with Redux for state management. Experience integrating RESTful APIs using Axios or similar HTTP client libraries. Strong knowledge of Section 508, WCAG guidelines, and accessibility compliance standards. Proficiency with Git and modern source control workflows. Experience with CI/CD tools, including Jenkins. Experience writing unit and integration tests using Jest and React Testing Library. Experience working within Agile/Scrum development environments. Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills. Preferred Qualifications Experience supporting Federal Government projects or agencies. Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS and/or Azure. Experience developing applications with TypeScript. Knowledge of frontend security best practices. Experience implementing frontend architecture patterns and performance optimization strategies. Required Technical Skills React.js JavaScript (ES6+) Redux Axios
HTML5 CSS3 REST
APIs Jest React Testing Library Git Jenkins CI/CD Section 508 Compliance WCAG Accessibility Agile/Scrum Preferred / Nice-to-Have Skills TypeScript AWS Azure Docker Accessibility Testing Tools Frontend Performance Optimization Target Industries Government & Public Sector Federal Contracting Information Technology Services Healthcare IT Financial Services Defense & Aerospace Enterprise Software / SaaS Education Technology (EdTech) Keywords React Developer, React.js Developer, Senior React Developer, Frontend Developer, Frontend Engineer, UI Developer, JavaScript Developer, Accessibility Developer, Section 508 Developer, React Engineer, Web Application Developer, Redux Developer, REST API Integration, Jest Testing, CI/CD, Jenkins, Government Projects, Federal
