
Senior Frontend Developer
Friends From The City
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: California • District of Columbia • United States
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Salary
💰 $143,000 per year
Job Level
Tech Stack
About the role
- You'll build the interfaces that connect people around the world. That means writing clean, accessible, production-ready code on a team that ships to real users every sprint.
- Build and maintain React/Next.js interfaces using the U.S. Web Design System (USWDS)
- Translate design prototypes into standards-compliant, reusable components
- Partner with designers and backend engineers to deliver end-to-end features on a two-week sprint cycle
- Own accessibility — Section 508 and WCAG 2.2 compliance are requirements, not afterthoughts
- Write and maintain unit and integration tests; participate in code review via GitLab
- Support multilingual interfaces, including Spanish, as the platform expands globally
- Ship to production at least once per sprint
Requirements
- 5+ years building responsive web applications in production environments
- Strong command of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and React
- Comfort with Next.js or willingness to get there fast
- Working knowledge of accessibility standards (Section 508, WCAG 2.2)
- Experience in agile teams; you know what a sprint review and a retrospective are
- Ability to obtain a Moderate Risk Public Trust (MRPT) clearance
- Bachelor’s degree in any discipline or equivalent experience. 5+ years of relevant experience preferred.
Benefits
- Competitive salary based on experience and market benchmarks
- 401(k) with company match to help you invest in your future
- 18 days of PTO, 11 paid federal holidays, and 5 additional wellness days to rest, recharge, and take care of yourself
- Flexible remote work with support for coworking memberships if needed
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life insurance and short-term disability coverage
- Access to mental health support and Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs)
- Wellness-first culture that respects boundaries and encourages balance
- Annual Professional Development Stipend to invest in courses, conferences, books, or coaching
- Opportunities to lead, mentor, and learn across projects and disciplines
- Regular feedback, growth planning, and clear career pathways
- A collaborative, mission-driven team that values your perspective
- The chance to work on meaningful civic tech projects that directly improve people’s lives
- An environment where creativity, curiosity, and care are part of the job
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
HTMLCSSJavaScriptReactNext.jsunit testingintegration testingaccessibility standardsSection 508WCAG 2.2
Soft Skills
collaborationcommunicationagile methodologyteamworkproblem-solving
Certifications
Bachelor’s degreeModerate Risk Public Trust (MRPT) clearance