Potawatomi Federal Solutions, LLC · 7 hours ago
Front-End Developer, SME
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$200K/yr - $220K/yr
10+ years expPotawatomi Federal Solutions is a federal government contractor providing essential services. They are seeking a Front-End Developer, SME to guide the development of user-centered web interfaces for the IRS Business Tax Account modernization initiative, ensuring compliance with federal accessibility standards.
AccountingConsultingHuman Resources
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Serve as a technical authority on front-end architecture, frameworks, and accessibility compliance for IRS taxpayer-facing applications
Guide the design and development of responsive, accessible, and user-friendly web interfaces using React, JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5, and CSS3
Ensure compliance with USWDS, ODG, and WCAG 2.2 AA accessibility standards, performing code reviews for adherence to federal design and accessibility requirements
Collaborate with product owners, designers, and back-end engineers to define technical approaches for delivering scalable, reusable UI components
Provide expertise on front-end performance optimization, API integration, and secure coding best practices
Support CI/CD integration for front-end deployments using GitHub Actions, Jenkins, and automated testing tools
Mentor front-end developers by conducting code reviews, sharing best practices, and supporting skills development
Act as a liaison to ensure alignment between design, accessibility, and development teams during the Agile lifecycle
Qualification
Required
Active Public Trust Tier II Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
This position requires a Public Trust background investigation in accordance with IRS and Department of the Treasury personnel security policies
Six years combined experience directly related to any of the following: Database Administration, Database Analysis, Database Report Reproduction, Data-Dictionary Administration System Development
Minimum Requirements: Favorable Tier 2 – Moderate Risk Public Trust (SF-85P) investigation
Elevated Eligibility: Tier 4 – High Risk Public Trust (SF-85P) investigation, if duties involve elevated system privileges, access to sensitive IRS systems, or handling Federal Tax Information (FTI)
Staff-Like Access: Contractor personnel must receive a favorable suitability determination before being granted staff-like access to IRS information systems
Employment is contingent upon passing the required background investigation and maintaining eligibility throughout the period of performance
10+ years of experience as a front-end developer, with at least 7+ years in a senior or SME-level role on IT or government projects
Proven experience in Agile/Scrum environments delivering enterprise-scale web applications
Strong experience working with React, JavaScript frameworks, and cloud-hosted applications in AWS/Kubernetes environment
Deep expertise in Reach, JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5, CSS3, and modern front-end development practices
Strong knowledge of federal design and accessibility standards, including USWDS, ODG, and WCAG 2.2 AA
Advanced skills in building scalable, reusable UI component libraries that meet accessibility and design guidelines
Skilled in front-end performance optimization, automated testing (Jest, Cypress, Selenium), and CI/CD workflows
Ability to architect front-end solutions and advise on technical decision-making for enterprise applications
Ability to mentor developers and lead code reviews, ensuring compliance with accessibility and security requirements
Preferred
CompTIA Sec+ (or equivalent DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification)
AWS Certified Developer – Associate or AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate
Certified Scrum Developer (CSD) or other Agile-related certification
Certified Secure Software Library Professional (CSSLP) or equivalent security-focused credential
AAP Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies (CPACC) or Web Accessibility Specialist (WAS)
Benefits
Medical and prescription drug plans
Dental coverage
Group life insurance
Options for supplemental life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Employee assistance programs
Identity theft protection
Competitive 401(k) retirement savings plan with company contributions
Company
Potawatomi Federal Solutions, LLC
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageRecent News
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