Friends From The City

Senior Frontend Developer

Friends From The City

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: CaliforniaDistrict of ColumbiaUnited States

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Salary

💰 $143,000 per year

Job Level

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

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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