Web Designer Front End Developer Jobs in Washington

TIAG is now hiring a Front End Developer to design and maintain scalable web applications on our program at the Office of Naval Research in Arlington, VA. This Developer reports onsite 5 days/week at the Office of Naval Research. This position requires a secret security clearance to be processed in order to start work. 

Senior Front End Developer responsibilities will include: 

Front-End Development (Angular)

• Develop and maintain web applications using Angular (versions 2 and above), ensuring responsive and high-performing solutions.
• Work closely with back-end developers to implement seamless API integrations and data-driven features.
• Write clean, modular, and efficient code with a focus on scalability, maintainability, and performance.
• Optimize applications for speed, cross-browser compatibility, and responsiveness across various devices.
• Troubleshoot and debug issues, offering solutions that enhance the user experience.
• Write and maintain unit tests using Jasmine and Karma to ensure code quality and reliability.

UI/UX Design & Figma

• Collaborate with product designers to implement intuitive and aesthetically pleasing UI components and layouts.
• Use Figma to create prototypes, wireframes, and high-fidelity designs that align with user needs and business goals.
• Translate product requirements into engaging user interfaces and enhance the overall user experience (UX).
• Participate in user testing and apply feedback to iterate and improve UI designs for better accessibility and usability.
• Contribute to maintaining and improving design systems and style guides to ensure consistency across platforms.

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field.
• 10+ years of professional experience in front end software development.
• Technical Skills:
  • Experience developing and maintaining dynamic, high-performance web applications using Angular, ensuring responsive design, optimal performance, and seamless integration with back-end services.
  • Experience writing clean, maintainable, and scalable code using TypeScript, leveraging its features to enhance code quality, type safety, and overall application performance in complex front-end systems.
  • Experience developing/testing web applications using HTML, jQuery, Bootstrap, XML, JSON, JavaScript, CSS.
  • Experience collaborating with design teams to implement pixel-perfect UI components from Figma designs, ensuring seamless integration of visual assets and maintaining design consistency across the application.
  • Familiarity with database systems (SQL Server) and data modeling.
  • Knowledge of version control systems (e.g., Git).
  • Familiarity with DISA application development STIGs and well versed in DOD information assurance policies and regulations
  • Experience with AWS Cloud Native Services, CodeCommit, CodeBuild, CodeDeploy, CodePipeline, Elastic Container Registry, Elastic Container Service, Elastic Kubernetes Service.
  • Knowledge and understanding of Agile scrum/SAFE methodologies. 
  • Familiarity with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) standards.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to solve complex technical problems and debug software issues effectively.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Works well in a team environment, collaborates effectively with colleagues, and manages multiple tasks and priorities.
• Active Secret Clearance or current interim
• IAT Level II certification 
  • CompTIA Security+ (or equivalent) 
  • Computing environment certification (e.g., Server+, Linux+, AWS Certified Developer (or equivalent)

TIAG is an equal opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor.  Consequently, the parties agree that, as applicable, they will abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 41 CFR 60-300.5(a), and 41 CFR 60-741.5(a)  and employment decisions shall be based solely on merit and without regard disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations. TIAG takes proactive steps to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals without regard to disability or protected veteran status.  The parties also agree that, as applicable, they will abide by the requirements and may be subject and required to take action pursuant to the following laws and accompanying regulations:

The Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, as amended (and its implementing regulations at 41 C.F.R. 60-300);
Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (and its implementing regulations at 41 C.F.R 60-741); and 
Executive Order 13496 (and its implementing regulations at 29 C.F.R. part 471, Appendix A to Subpart A).