$Not specified
The Front-End Developer SME will serve as a technical authority on user interface design and implementation, guiding the development of user-centered web interfaces. This role includes mentoring the development team and collaborating with UI/UX designers and back-end developers.
Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in a related field and at least 10 years of experience in front-end development, with 7 years in a senior role. Certification in CompTIA Sec+ and the ability to obtain a Public Trust background investigation are required.
Description IMPORTANT NOTICE: Beware of Recruitment Fraud It has come to our attention that individuals are being contacted by persons claiming to represent BDR Solutions using fake email addresses and domains (e.g., @talent-bdrsolutionsllc.com). These communications are part of an employment scam and are NOT affiliated with BDR Solutions. How to Protect Yourself: All legitimate BDR Solutions recruiting communications will come from our official domain: @bdrsolutionsllc.com We will never request personal financial information, payments, or unusual sensitive documents during the recruitment process. If you receive a suspicious message claiming to be from BDR Solutions, do not respond. Forward it to info@bdrsolutionsllc.com for verification. For your safety, ALWAYS apply for jobs through our official website or trusted job boards linked directly from it. BDR Solutions, LLC, (BDR) supports the U.S. Federal Government in successfully achieving its mission and goals. Our service and solution delivery starts with understanding each client’s end-state, and then seamlessly integrating within each Agency’s organization to improve and enhance business and technical operations and deployments. BDR is seeking a Front-End Developer SME to join our growing team! This position will be performed virtually from the individual’s home office working on EST time schedule. This position requires US Citizenship with an active Public Trust. (Military Veterans and HUBZone candidates are highly encouraged to apply) Role Overview The Front-End Developer SME will serve as a technical authority on user interface design and implementation for the modernization initiative. This role will guide the development of intuitive, user-centered web interfaces that comply with government accessibility standards. The SME will provide expert-level input on front-end architecture, reusable component libraries, and best practices for responsive design and accessibility, while mentoring the development team and collaborating closely with UI/UX designers, back-end developers and stakeholders. 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 CS3. 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 conducing 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. Required Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field. Certification Required: This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust background investigation. 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 systems Staff-Like Access: Contractor personnel must receive a favorable suitability determination before being granted staff-like access to IRS information systems. CompTIA Sec+ (or equivalent DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification) (Required). AWS Certified Developer – Associate or AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate (Preferred). Certified Scrum Developer (CSD) or other Agile-related certification (Preferred). Certified Secure Software Library Professional (CSSLP) or equivalent security-focused credential (Preferred). AAP Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies (CPACC) or Web Accessibility Specialist (WAS) (Preferred). Experience Required: 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 environments. 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. In addition, U.S Citizenship is required. Select applicants will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information and be able to obtain a government-granted security clearance. Individuals may also be subject to a background investigation including, but not limited to criminal history, employment and education verification, drug testing, and creditworthiness. BDR is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or genetic information. Requirements None
This job posting was last updated on 9/25/2025