The Front End Developer will design and improve web applications, collaborate with teams, optimize performance, and troubleshoot issues.
Front End Developer (Mid-Level)
Systems Integration & Development (SID), an award-winning IT solutions provider based in McLean, VA, is seeking a skilled Mid-Level Front End Developer to join our team. This is a full-time and remote position.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Develop, maintain, and enhance responsive web applications and user interfaces that provide an excellent user experience.
- Collaborate with designers, back-end developers, and product managers to translate requirements into functional and visually appealing websites and applications.
- Write clean, reusable, and efficient code using front-end technologies such as HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and modern frameworks like React or Angular.
- Perform cross-browser and cross-device testing to ensure compatibility and responsiveness.
- Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability.
- Participate in code reviews, contribute to best practices, and suggest improvements to processes and applications.
- Troubleshoot and debug issues, providing timely fixes and enhancements.
- Stay up-to-date with emerging front-end technologies, trends, and industry best practices.
- Contribute to documentation and knowledge sharing within the development team.
- Additional duties as assigned.
Requirements
Skills & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Systems Engineering, or related field.
- Minimum 4 years of experience in applications development, cloud-based applications, or related roles.
- Front End development experience with Vue 3, Pinia, PrimeVue, and Knex
- Back End development experience .NET Web Api
- Postgres database experience
- Hands-on experience with cloud platforms such as AWS or others.
- Strong understanding of data visualization, statistical processing and display, and cloud-based application processing.
- Experience with application development, testing, and validation methodologies.
- Ability to analyze system performance and troubleshoot complex issues.
- Familiarity with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform or others).
- Knowledge of monitoring and logging tools (e.g., CloudWatch or others).
- Deep understanding of modern application development design concepts, cybersecurity principles, and cloud application architecture.
- Experience working on federal government systems, either as a contractor or federal employee, with a recent PUBLIC TRUST or higher clearance, is very strongly preferred.
- Additional duties as assigned
Benefits
Systems Integration & Development (SID) offers a unique, stimulating and challenging environment that fosters individual growth and rewards performance. Systems Integration & Development (SID) is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Some of our competitive benefits include
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and all Federal Holidays off
- Comprehensive Health Coverage
- Retirement Savings Plan
- Pre-Tax Benefit Programs
- Wellness and Work-Life Support
- Professional Development
- Performance and Referral Bonuses
- Life and Disability Insurance
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