Remote Component Engineer Jobs in Washington, DC

We are a federal IT company on a mission to make customer experience (CX) the center of every government solution.

 Technology is our Passion. People are our Purpose.

We know tech, but we love people. NuAxis is home to thinkers and feelers, engineers and artists. We work hard and support each other along the way. Teamwork is more than just a buzzword for us; it's a state of mind.

We believe happy employees do amazing work, so join our team NOW! We are currently seeking a talented and motivated Front-End Developer for a remote federal program opportunity on our team.

Position Overview

The Front-End Developer is responsible for designing, developing, testing, and maintaining responsive, accessible, and user-friendly web applications that comply with Federal standards and modern web development practices. This role collaborates with Product Owners, Federal Project Managers (FPMs), Business Analysts, UX/UI Designers, Solution Architects, Back-End Developers, and QA Engineers to deliver secure, scalable, and intuitive user interfaces that meet business, technical, and accessibility requirements.

Key Responsibilities

•       Design, develop, and maintain responsive, mobile-first web applications using modern front-end frameworks and technologies.

•       Build user interfaces using the U.S. Web Design System (USWDS) to ensure consistency with Federal design and usability standards.

•       Translate UI/UX designs, wireframes, and business requirements into intuitive, accessible, and high-quality user interfaces.

•       Develop reusable UI components, templates, and front-end libraries that promote scalability and maintainability.

•       Integrate front-end applications with RESTful APIs and back-end services.

•       Ensure applications are fully responsive and compatible across desktop, tablet, and mobile devices.

•       Ensure compliance with Section 508, WCAG 2.1 AA, and Federal accessibility standards.

•       Optimize application performance, browser compatibility, and user experience.

•       Collaborate with UX/UI designers to implement design systems, branding, and responsive layouts.

•       Participate in Agile development activities including backlog refinement, sprint planning, code reviews, sprint demonstrations, and continuous integration.

•       Troubleshoot and resolve UI defects, accessibility issues, and performance bottlenecks.

•       Develop and maintain unit, integration, and end-to-end tests to ensure application quality.

•       Document technical designs, reusable components, and development standards.

Required Qualifications

•       Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, or a related field.

•       Minimum of 5 years of experience developing enterprise web applications.

•       Strong proficiency with HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and TypeScript.

•       Experience with React, Angular, or Vue.js.

•       Experience implementing responsive, mobile-first web applications using modern CSS techniques such as Flexbox and CSS Grid.

•       Experience implementing the U.S. Web Design System (USWDS) or similar enterprise design systems.

•       Experience integrating RESTful APIs and JSON-based services.

•       Experience developing accessible applications compliant with Section 508 and WCAG 2.1 AA.

•       Familiarity with Git, Agile/Scrum methodologies, and modern software development practices.

Preferred Qualifications

•       Experience supporting Federal Government web applications.

•       Experience with Bootstrap, Tailwind CSS, Material Design, or other component libraries.

•       Experience with front-end testing frameworks such as Jest, Cypress, Playwright, or Selenium.

•       Experience with Azure DevOps, GitHub, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Docker, and cloud-hosted applications.

•       Knowledge of OWASP secure coding practices and DevSecOps principles.

Desired Skills

•       React, Angular, or Vue.js

•       HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, TypeScript

•       U.S. Web Design System (USWDS)

•       Responsive and mobile-first web design

•       RESTful APIs and JSON

•       Section 508 and WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility

•       Cross-browser compatibility

•       UI component libraries and design systems

•       Performance optimization

•       Unit and end-to-end testing

•       Git, CI/CD, and Agile development

•       Strong analytical, communication, and collaboration skills

Work Environment

• Remote or hybrid work environment based on program requirements.

Clearance Requirements

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.

Does this opportunity sound like a fit for you? If so, join our talent community and click to apply now!!

Our Profile:

We are an IT company with a unique mission-to make people the center of every federal IT solution. Our technologists have always gone the extra mile to help our federal clients succeed. And over the years, we saw a growing disconnect in how federal IT initiatives were built and managed.Time after time, programs failed because the focus was on the tools and products and not the people using them.  Learn More.

NuAxis is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, including Vets and Disabled. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation. Learn More about our Benefits and Culture!

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