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# Front End Engineer (Js, TypeScript)

- **Company:** Washington and Idaho Railway Inc
- **Location:** United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Adobe Analytics, JavaScript (Programming Language), Web Accessibility, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Automation of Tests, Browser Compatibility, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Software Quality, Design of User Interfaces, Performance Tuning, Responsive Web Design, Software Engineering, Strategies of Testing, TypeScript, User Interface Testing, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Web Applications, Web Platforms, Data Processing, ReactJS, Delivery Pipeline, Cypress (Programming Language), Webpack, AngularJS, Material UI, Playwright, Build Tools, Graphql, Front End Software Development, JestJS, Service Stack
- **Published:** November 9, 2026
- **Apply:** https://arc.dev/remote-jobs/j/redirect/py05j2vmi1

## About the Role

* Minimum of 10 years of related software engineering experience with a focus on frontend development
 * Proven expertise in architecting and delivering scalable frontend applications using React and/or Angular
 * Demonstrated experience establishing frontend engineering standards, tooling, and best practices
 * Strong proficiency in modern JavaScript/TypeScript and comprehensive understanding of web platform APIs
 * Experience with frontend build tools and deployment pipelines such as Webpack, Vite, pnpm, or npm
 * Deep knowledge of web accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1 AA minimum, Section 508) and practical implementation experience
 * Familiarity with automated testing strategies including unit, component, and end-to-end UI testing (e.g., Jest, Vitest, Playwright, Cypress)
 * Experience with design systems, component libraries, and maintaining UI consistency across multiple applications
 * Strong understanding of CSS architecture, mobile-first responsive design, and cross-browser compatibility
 * Experience integrating accessibility validation into CI/CD pipelines
 * Knowledge of frontend state management, asynchronous data handling, and API integration (GraphQL or REST)
 * Experience with frontend infrastructure, CDN strategies, asset optimization, and cloud deployment patterns
 * Ability to lead large-scale technical initiatives and mentor engineering teams
 * Strong communication skills to articulate complex technical concepts to diverse stakeholders
 * Must be a U.S. Citizen and able to obtain and maintain Public Trust 6C clearance

## Description

The Senior Software Developer role at GDIT is a strategic position focused on leading frontend engineering practices, tooling, and skill development across the organization. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining accessible, high-performance, and user-centered web applications serving government customers. This role requires a technical authority who can architect modern frontend solutions, drive engineering excellence, and influence cross-team technical decisions. The Senior Software Developer will collaborate closely with product managers and designers to deliver optimal user experiences, ensure compliance with accessibility standards such as Section 508 and WCAG, and establish best practices for frontend development. Mentorship and leadership responsibilities include coaching engineers, fostering frontend specialization, and championing quality and innovation within the engineering culture. This position is primarily remote with minimal
travel requirements and requires U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain Public Trust clearance., * Define and drive the strategic direction for frontend engineering practices and tooling organization-wide

 * Lead development of accessible, performant, and user-centered web applications for government customers
 * Serve as a technical authority and thought leader for frontend architecture and engineering excellence
 * Design and implement modern frontend architectures, development pipelines, and deployment infrastructure
 * Deliver new features and improvements with a strong focus on user experience and accessibility compliance
 * Collaborate with product managers to balance UI/UX experience with implementation effort and deliver value-driven solutions
 * Build and maintain component libraries, design systems, and shared frontend infrastructure to enhance team velocity and consistency
 * Identify opportunities to modernize frontend technology stacks and improve developer experience and application quality
 * Establish and champion frontend best practices including mobile-first development, testing strategies, performance optimization, and code quality
 * Mentor and coach engineers at all levels, fostering career development in frontend specialization
 * Influence technical decisions across teams and serve as a strategic advisor on frontend initiatives
 * Work across the full stack when necessary to solve end-to-end problems, with a primary focus on frontend technologies
 * Lead cross-functional initiatives and architectural decisions with organizational impact