Front End Web Developer

Posted on 9/13/2023

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Locations

Washington, DC, USA

Experience Level

Entry

Junior

Mid

Senior

Expert

Desired Skills

AngularJS

Agile

Django

JavaScript

JIRA

React.js

REST APIs

UI/UX Design

Web Development

Quality Assurance (QA)

CategoriesNew

Software Engineering

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Web Development, Design, or a related field (or equivalent work experience)
At least 4 years of experience as a Front End Web Developer, with a strong portfolio showcasing responsive web applications and user interfaces
Proficiency in front-end technologies such as HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and related frameworks (e.g., Angular JS, React)
Familiarity with MVC web frameworks such as Django (or similar)
Solid understanding of web accessibility standards and best practices
Experience with RESTful API integration and asynchronous programming
Strong problem-solving and debugging skills
Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams
Commitment to delivering high-quality, well-tested code
Candidates must be a US Citizen or a Legal Permanent Resident (Green Card status) for 3 years and be Federal Tax compliant

Responsibilities

Collaborate with UX/UI designers, back-end developers, and product managers to translate design mockups and wireframes into responsive, interactive front-end experiences for the Portal platform
Develop and maintain the UI and front-end client application business logic using Angular JS, React, Django, MVC web frameworks, and other relevant technologies
Implement user interfaces that adhere to best practices in accessibility, usability, and responsiveness, ensuring a seamless experience for small business users
Optimize front-end code for performance and scalability, ensuring fast loading times and smooth interactions
Work closely with back-end developers to integrate front-end components with back-end services and APIs
Collaborate with the QA team to perform testing and debugging of front-end components, identifying and resolving issues promptly
Participate in Agile development processes, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and sprint reviews, contributing to the development of the Portal Platform

Desired Qualifications

Prior experience working in Agile environments and familiarity with related tools (e.g., JIRA) is a plus
Experience in projects related to government services, customer experience, or financial services is a plus

Who we are:

Makpar is a team of innovators and consultants deploying cutting edge technologies for the federal government. We help our clients achieve their business and operational goals by solving complex problems through experience and intellect and build sustainable solutions that last. If you are driven and looking to tackle complex and critical client challenges, Makpar can provide a dynamic, mission focused, and rewarding environment for your professional growth.

Our service offerings include Cybersecurity, Cloud Migration, IT Project Management, Agile Transformation, DevSecOps, Identity, Credential, and Access Management (ICAM), and Health IT. We are proud to be a Great Place to Work™ certified four years in a row. Recent awards include Fortune Top 100 Small Place to Work, Inc 5000, and Inc Best in Business. In 2019, we were awarded the SBA Subcontractor of the Year Award (Region 3) for our program management and Agile development work at the IRS.

Position Title:

Front End Web Developer

The Position:

Makpar has an exciting opportunity for a Front-End Web Developer to join our growing team. You will work alongside a dynamic team on a Federal Public facing Portal project. The Federal Public facing Portal is a high-visibility program aimed at enhancing access to government services for small businesses. As a Front-End Web Developer, you will play a pivotal role in developing the user interface (UI) and front-end client application business logic for the Portal platform. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver an exceptional user experience using Agile and Customer Experience methodologies.

Role Specific Duties:

Collaborate with UX/UI designers, back-end developers, and product managers to translate design mockups and wireframes into responsive, interactive front-end experiences for the Portal platform.
Develop and maintain the UI and front-end client application business logic using Angular JS, React, Django, MVC web frameworks, and other relevant technologies.
Implement user interfaces that adhere to best practices in accessibility, usability, and responsiveness, ensuring a seamless experience for small business users.
Optimize front-end code for performance and scalability, ensuring fast loading times and smooth interactions.
Work closely with back-end developers to integrate front-end components with back-end services and APIs.
Collaborate with the QA team to perform testing and debugging of front-end components, identifying and resolving issues promptly.
Participate in Agile development processes, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and sprint reviews, contributing to the development of the Portal Platform.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Web Development, Design, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
At least 4 years of experience as a Front End Web Developer, with a strong portfolio showcasing responsive web applications and user interfaces
Proficiency in front-end technologies such as HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and related frameworks (e.g., Angular JS, React).
Familiarity with MVC web frameworks such as Django (or similar).
Solid understanding of web accessibility standards and best practices.
Experience with RESTful API integration and asynchronous programming.
Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.
Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
Prior experience working in Agile environments and familiarity with related tools (e.g., JIRA) is a plus.
Commitment to delivering high-quality, well-tested code.
Experience in projects related to government services, customer experience, or financial services is a plus.
Candidates must be a US Citizen or a Legal Permanent Resident (Green Card status) for 3 years and be Federal Tax compliant.

Benefits:

At Makpar Corporation we understand that we all need to balance work and life – that is why we have a great benefits package, excellent training and career development opportunities, flexible work schedules along with a generous compensation package. At Makpar, we believe in keeping our employees happy, healthy and engaged. We pride ourselves in providing outstanding benefits, creating environments where employees are encouraged to be themselves, collaborate, and be inquisitive in order to achieve goals.

Start your career today and be a part of something meaningful!

Makpar is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer.