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Overview

Tanaq Technical Services (TTS), a division of St. George Tanaq (SGT)Corporation, is an 8(a) Alaskan Native Small Business that specializes in delivering Enterprise Integrated Technology Solutions and Support Services to the Federal Government. TTS’s innovative approach combines proactive strategies, efficient processes, and emerging technologies to deliver seamless, integrated services for our clients. TTS prides itself in being Mission Driven, People Focused. To learn more about us, visit https://tanaq.com/tanaq-technical-services.

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.

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.

Who We Are

Tanaq Technical Services (TTS) strives to deeply understand and analyze our clients’ vision, needs, and requirements so we may provide alternative solutions, empowering them to choose the best resolution. We aim to achieve excellence by delivering on our commitments to our clients, employees, and partners.

Our Commitment to Non-Discrimination

Tanaq Technical Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Tanaq complies with the Drug-free Workplace Act of 1988 and E-Verify.

If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance completing any part of the application process, please email accommodation@tanaq.com to request a reasonable accommodation. This email is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

Notice on Candidate AI Usage

Tanaq is committed to ensuring a fair and competitive interview process for all candidates based on their experience, skills and education. To ensure the integrity of the interview process, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate or assist with responses during phone, in person and virtual interviews is not allowed. However, candidates who require a reasonable accommodation that may involve AI are required to contact us prior to their interview at accommodation@tanaq.com.

To apply for this and other positions with our company, visit:

https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/All/31dd0607-5fe1-43cc-a916-35084f250a54/Tanaq-Technical-Services-LLC