Front End (React) Developer
MetaPhase is currently supporting a US Federal Agency to modernize a critical website by leveraging open-source technologies following agile principles. The cloud-based application includes middleware microservices, front-end user interfaces, and backend databases / APIs. MetaPhase is seeking a Front End (React) Developer with 4+ years of experience to join a cross-functional agile development team to deliver a custom cloud application in support of a critical federal program. The developer will contribute to development tasks and activities which will include creating user interfaces and API / web services. The solution is to be built in a cloud environment and will be integrated with multiple external systems. The developer will be responsible for collaborating within an agile team (requirements, designers, testers) and client stakeholders (product owner, end-users) to understand user stories and implement assigned user stories.
What You Will Be Doing :
- Collaborate with customer product owners and cross-functional agile team to support working sessions and to evaluate, define, and prioritize requirements / features / user stories
- Design and build React components and pages with TypeScript, modern CSS, and USWDS patterns
- Translate UX and content requirements into accessible interfaces that meet WCAG 2.1 AA
- Integrate front end features with REST or GraphQL APIs, including authentication and error handling
- Partner with product, design, content, security, and DevOps to plan and deliver increments in Scrum
- Improve performance and reliability, measure with Lighthouse and WebPageTest, and track Core Web Vitals
- Write unit and integration tests with Jest and React Testing Library, maintain high coverage
- Participate in code reviews, contribute to shared component libraries and design systems
- Support CI / CD pipelines and DevSecOps practices, including dependency scanning and SAST
- Create and maintain technical documentation, contribute to ATO and change control artifacts as needed
- Provide on call or release support during business hours, and limited after hours support during scheduled deployments
What We Need From You (Required) :
4+ years of professional front end development experience, or equivalent3+ years building production applications and / or websites with React, including React 18 features and hooksProficiency with TypeScript, modern CSS approaches, and responsive designHands on experience implementing Section 508 and WCAG 2.1 or 2.2 AA, including automated and manual testingExperience with the U.S. Web Design System, or a comparable design system at scaleStrong API integration skills, REST or GraphQL, and handling of auth flows and paginationSolid testing practice, Jest and React Testing LibraryGit based workflows, pull requests, trunk or GitFlow, and feature flagsAgile delivery experience, Scrum or Kanban, and user story collaborationExcellent communication skills and the ability to work directly with federal stakeholdersWork Setup & Travel :
Hybrid - Based in Washington, DC. Occasional travel may be required.Clearance & Education :
Must be able to obtain Public TrustBachelor's degree in Information Systems, IT Management, or related fieldBenefits & Perks : At MetaPhase, we care about your well-being and success. Our benefits include generous PTO, federal holidays, parental leave, and comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, life, and disability). We also offer a 401(k) with company match, FSA / HSA options, commuter benefits, and much more.
About MetaPhase :
MetaPhase is different with a purpose - demonstrating a new approach to the industry that puts employees and culture first! We continue to be recognized by industry as one of the fastest growing and most impactful consultancies in the nation, and are aggressively hiring to grow our team :
Washington Post Top Workplaces 2022, 2023Washington's Business Journal's Best Places to Work 2021, 2022Virginia Businesses Best Place to Work 2021, 2022, 2023Northern Virginia Technology Council Top 100 Technology Firms 2020MetaPhase is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or veteran status, or any other factors protected by federal, state, or local law.