Sr. Frontend Developer

Job Title: Sr. Frontend Developer

Location: 100% Remote - anywhere in the Continental U.S.

Salary: $148,000 / year

Note: All advertised positions are salaried and full-time.

Who We Are

We are Friends From The City, a design and tech company focused on impact. Our mission is to make digital interactions with the government easy, inclusive and accessible for everyone. We create user-centered, inclusive, and accessible digital experiences for federal agencies. Picture this: A loved one is trying to access information on a government website, but they experience frustrating navigational challenges. Perhaps a relative seeking citizenship needs help to understand the application process because of a language barrier. At Friends, we work to eliminate obstacles like these.

We envision a future where everyone has equal access to the benefits of technology and where the use of technology is guided by ethical principles, plain language, a commitment to sustainability, inclusivity and accessibility. We're a minority, woman-owned, LGBT+., and service-disabled veteran-owned small business headquartered in New York City. That being said, diversity and inclusion aren't a trendy byline for us. Everyone we hire is celebrated for their unique background, experience, and talent. We welcome you.

Our approach to human-centered design and software development is pretty straightforward. Using user research, we design and develop functional platforms using clean code and intuitive design, then make them accessible to everyone.

About the Role

Like most people in the United States, we depend on government systems to pay taxes, obtain passports, and manage healthcare and other benefits. Unfortunately, completing these transactions online can be challenging.

We are looking for an experienced Senior Frontend Developer who is passionate about building products that people love. You will join an agile, cross-functional team dedicated to supporting the development of internal platforms at the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). These platforms will leverage cutting-edge technologies such as generative AI and machine learning to enhance the user experience and operational efficiency.

You will be expected to deliver elegant solutions across a modern technology stack. You should be tech-savvy, confident, and self-directed, with a strong proficiency in frontend development. Your code should be accessible, maintainable, well-documented, and thoroughly tested. Additionally, you will play a crucial role in leading the team through issue resolution by evaluating trade-offs and presenting various options and approaches to our stakeholders.

Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in frontend development, with a strong command of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React or Angular.
• Demonstrated strong leadership abilities, coupled with excellent collaboration and communication skills, to effectively engage with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Ability to evaluate trade-offs, present options, and make informed decisions to resolve issues and drive project success. Experience in providing technical direction and solving.
• Demonstrated expertise in working with modern technology stacks, including build tools like Webpack, version control systems like Git, and package managers like npm or Yarn. 
• A deep understanding of web accessibility standards (WCAG) and best practices for creating inclusive user experiences. Experience in writing accessible, maintainable, and well-documented code is essential.
• Proven ability to write and maintain unit, integration, and end-to-end tests using frameworks like Jest, Cypress, or similar. Commitment to ensuring high-quality code through rigorous testing practices complex problems.
• Enthusiasm for staying updated with the latest industry trends, tools, and technologies. Ability to adapt to changing requirements and continuously improve skills and processes.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, engineering, or a related field.

Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and maintain high-quality frontend code that is clean, efficient, and adheres to best practices and industry standards.
• Ensure that all frontend solutions are accessible and compliant with web accessibility standards (WCAG), providing an inclusive user experience for all users.
• Work closely with designers, backend developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to deliver cohesive and functional products.
• Perform thorough code reviews to ensure code quality and consistency. Write and maintain unit, integration, and end-to-end tests to ensure robust and reliable software.
• Provide technical direction for complex problems.
  

Nice to Haves: 

• Experience with data visualization tools and frameworks (e.g., Tableau, PowerBI, QuickSight, D3.js).
• Familiarity with cloud services (AWS, Azure) and their deployment architectures.

Benefits

• Fully-remote
• Health, dental, and vision
• 401(k) + company match
• $1000 Professional Development Stipend
• 18 Days of PTO, 11 Federal holidays, and 6 wellness days
• A culture that promotes growth, up-skilling, and equality as a rule
• The ability to make a noticeable impact and improve lives

Our Hiring Process

1. Phone Screen
2. Technical Interview
3. Final Interview
4. Offer
   

View our hiring process.