Frontend Web Developer

Mindlance - Washington, DC

Full-time - Mid Level

Washington, DC

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Information and Country Engagement Unit (ITSCE) is seeking a Frontend Web Developer to support the Country Solutions work program. This role focuses on frontend development, including solution analysis, design, implementation, and support, in collaboration with various business clients and ITS teams. The developer will be responsible for creating user-facing aspects of web applications, ensuring optimal performance and compatibility across different platforms.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain user-facing aspects of web applications.
• Translate UI/UX designs into functional web pages.
• Optimize applications for speed and scalability.
• Ensure compatibility across browsers and devices.
• Develop and maintain web applications using Angular, HTML, CSS, and responsive design principles.
• Seamlessly integrate front-end components with RESTful APIs and JSON.
• Utilize Azure cloud environments and apply basic knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Use version control systems (e.g., Git) and debugging tools for deployment and maintenance.
• Enhance application performance using techniques such as lazy loading, code splitting, and browser caching.
• Follow best practices in front-end development, including modular coding and maintaining a clean codebase.
• Collaborate with designers, product owners, and backend developers to deliver cohesive solutions.
• Participate in sharing knowledge of front-end best practices and promoting coding standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of experience or Master's degree with 3+ years in front-end development.
• Expertise in Angular, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript/TypeScript.
• Experience with RESTful APIs and JSON for seamless integration with backend services.
• Strong understanding of responsive design, accessibility standards, and UX best practices.
• Familiarity with version control systems like Git and debugging tools for troubleshooting and maintenance.
• Proven ability to optimize applications for speed and performance.
• Familiarity with cloud environments, especially Azure.
• Basic knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Prior exposure to Agile/Scrum workflows, including sprints, stand-ups, and retrospectives.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Positive, proactive, and solutions-oriented attitude.

Nice-to-haves

• Strong interpersonal skills to provide constructive feedback and encourage team learning.
• Ability to uphold a culture of innovation and quality.