Senior Software Engineer, Front End

Responsibilities

• Implement, test and maintain responsive websites that are fast, accessible, and work well on a variety of devices .
• Write clean, well-engineered code that conforms to engineering principles (SOLID, DRY, KISS).
• Create, improve and use wireframes, prototypes, user flows and design compositions to effectively communicate interaction ideas.
• Collaborate with others to ensure designs are aligned with usability, accessibility, and web standards.
• Work collaboratively with Bixal’s project teams and client stakeholders to understand and document their needs, schedules, timelines, etc.
• Participate in the estimation and planning of iterative/agile releases.
• Ensure code meets all Federal regulatory guidance, including 508 and current web content accessibility guidelines (WCAG).
• Facilitate and document troubleshooting of software applications/configurations.
• Interact with team and USWDS community to gather, define and analyze requirements to determine the most effective solution.
• Problem solving skills and implementing effective solutions.
• Demonstrate thought leadership for internal teams and the community.
• Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• 8+ years of  years of demonstrated experience in web design and development including mobile and responsive design with 10+ years of collective professional work experience .    
• Ability to undergo and pass a public trust clearance.
• Strong writing and verbal communication skills.
• Experience working and/or contributing to open source.
• Proficiency in writing high quality and modern HTML, CSS, and vanilla JavaScript for a variety of content management systems and frameworks.
• Experience in all aspects of the software development lifecycle, including design, functional and technical requirements, coding, debugging, testing, CI/CD, and release.
• Experience with Agile Software Development Methodology.
• Experience with software development best practices, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations.
• Experience with Developer/Build tools like Gulp, Webpack, Rollup, and Vite.
• Firm understanding of component-based design and development for design systems.
• Well-rounded knowledge of GIT version control and tools.
• Ability to come up with innovative solutions to complex problems.
• Working knowledge and hands-on experience with current technologies and web development tools, including Design Systems, JavaScript Frameworks, and Web Services.
• High usability/accessibility standards to produce code compliant for Section 508 accessibility (may have access to development tools that aid in this process).