Frontend Developer
Arlington, VA
Job Type
Full-time
Description

Spatial Front, Inc. (SFI), a two-time USA Today Top Workplaces awardee and Washington Top Workplaces honoree, is seeking a Frontend Developer to join our team. The ideal candidate will design and build responsive, accessible, and high-performance user interfaces for Federal Government web applications. This role requires strong expertise in modern frontend frameworks, accessibility standards, and user-centered design principles.


As a valued member of the SFI team, you will play a critical role in delivering mission-critical digital solutions to our Federal Government customers, helping create intuitive and effective user experiences for government systems.

  

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design and develop responsive, accessible web interfaces using HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and modern frameworks (React, Angular, or Vue.js).
  • Collaborate with UX designers to translate wireframes and prototypes into functional user interfaces.
  • Ensure all frontend code meets Section 508 accessibility standards and WCAG 2.1 guidelines.
  • Optimize frontend application performance, including load times, rendering, and resource utilization.
  • Integrate frontend applications with backend APIs and data services.
  • Conduct cross-browser and cross-device testing to ensure consistent user experiences.
  • Participate in code reviews and enforce frontend development best practices.
  • Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's in Computer Science, Web Development, or related field.
  • 3 years of frontend development.
  • Demonstrated expertise in: HTML/CSS/JavaScript, frontend frameworks, responsive design, user experience, accessibility.
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen.
  • Must possess an active Secret security clearance or be able to obtain one.

Desired Skills:

  • AWS Certified Developer or equivalent cloud/frontend certification.
  • Experience developing frontend applications for DoD or federal agency programs.
  • Familiarity with design systems (e.g., U.S. Web Design System - USWDS).
  • Experience with testing frameworks such as Jest, Cypress, or Selenium.

Additional Information:

  • Clearance: Must be a U.S. Citizen with an active Secret security clearance or the ability to obtain one.
  • Work Environment: Onsite/Hybrid/Remote as required by the contract.
  • This is a full-time, W2 position.
  • No agencies, third parties, or Corp-to-Corp submissions.
  • Spatial Front Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer — all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status.
  • SFI participates in E-Verify.