Job Description
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United States•Remote
Full-time
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About the Role
We are seeking a Senior Front-end Developer to support the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Office of the Chief Information Officer (HUD OCIO).
The Senior Front-end Developer will implement component-based, responsive web interfaces supporting HUD’s AI/ML proofs of concept and pilots. This role will ensure interfaces are visually appealing, performant, accessible, and aligned with HCD/UX designs.
The Senior Front-end Developer will deliver accessible, USWDS compliant interfaces for the NOFO production app and uplift LRS UIs, establishing a reusable design system and cross application shell. This role will partner with back end, DevOps, and data teams to ship secure, observable, maintainable front ends.
This is a fully remote position supporting a federal government contract that requires a federal background check and NACI clearance. Candidates must reside in the United States.
Responsibilities
- Develop responsive web applications using React, HTML, CSS, and modern front-end frameworks.
- Integrate AI-enabled features as specified by design and data science teams.
- Collaborate with UX designers to implement design systems and accessibility standards (Section 508).
- Participate in iterative development and continuous integration within CI/CD pipelines.
- Troubleshoot, optimize, and maintain front-end applications for performance and scalability.
- Document code, components, and implementation for HUD governance and AI inventory updates.
Requirements:
Required Experience and Skills
- 7+ years of front-end development experience with React.js, HTML, and CSS required.
- Expertise in React and TypeScript required.
- Experience with component-based design, responsive layouts, and accessibility standards, including USWDS, Section 508 accessibility compliance and WCAG AA standards required.
- Experience with testing and quality gates (Jest/RTL, Cypress), performance (Web Vitals), and security (OWASP, CSP) required.
- Experience with micro frontend patterns and shared component libraries/Storybook required.
- Experience with state/data management (Redux/RTK Query, GraphQL), integration with REST/GraphQL and ICAM/login.gov required.
- Experience building role based, auditable UIs for adjudication, configuration, explanations, and fairness/quality dashboards within FedRAMP constrained CI/CD required.
- Experience implementing AI-enhanced interfaces or working with data-driven applications.
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipeline (GitLab, Jenkins, Azure DevOps).
- Previous experience in regulated/federal government environments is a plus.
- Previous experience supporting HUD OCIO preferred.
- Ability to pass required Federal background screening and obtain and maintain both government clearance and customer approval.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.
Technical Skills
- React.js, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (ES6+)
- Front-end build tools: Webpack, Babel, NPM/Yarn
- UI frameworks: Bootstrap, Material-UI, Tailwind
- Version control: Git, GitHub/GitLab
- Familiarity with integrating APIs and working with back-end services
- Basic understanding of AI/ML model integration into front-end applications
- Automated testing: Jest, Cypress, Mocha, or similar preferred
- Other JS frameworks: Angular or Vue (in addition to React) preferred
- AI/ML exposure: familiarity with integrating front-ends with AI-driven features (e.g., model outputs, data visualizations) preferred
- Cloud deployment awareness: AWS Amplify, Azure Static Web Apps, or similar preferred
Core Competencies
- Strong collaboration with UX, data science, and DevOps teams
- Problem-solving for interactive AI-enabled applications
- Documentation and knowledge transfer
- Agile development practices (Scrum, Kanban) and iterative delivery mindset
- Attention to accessibility and performance optimization
Education and Certifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, or related field required
- Front-end development certifications (React, JavaScript frameworks, or Web Development Bootcamp) preferred
Physical Requirements
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. May need to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally.
Benefits Information
Benefits offered may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Tanaq. Full-time US-based employees gain access to healthcare benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision), Basic Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k), Flexible Spending Account, EAP, Education Reimbursement, Paid Time Off and Holidays.