Web Developer

Vaultes

Web Developer designing, developing, and maintaining public-facing web properties for FEMA. Ensuring compliance with federal standards and enhancing user experience for disaster services.

Posted 6/2/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSDrupalJavaScriptjQuery

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, develop, and maintain front-end code for FEMA.gov, Ready.gov, and related public-facing properties using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, and modern web frameworks;
Lead front-end architecture decisions aligned with the 21st Century IDEA Act and federal web standards.
Implement and maintain the U.S. Web Design System (USWDS) in alignment with DHS and FEMA brand guidance, including web functionality such as RSS feeds, widgets, forms, email integrations, and third-party API connections.
Develop, maintain, and extend Drupal-based CMS templates, content types, views, and modules;
Perform Drupal administration including user management, workflow configuration, security patching, and support for multilingual content management.
Implement and validate Section 508 and WCAG 2.0 Level A/AA compliance across all deliverables;
Support comprehensive test plans including regression testing and 508 validation at every deployment.
Instrument and maintain analytics across FEMA web properties using tools such as Google Analytics and Site improve;
Provide recommendations to improve user experience based on traffic, bounce rates, and funnel performance.
Manage QA for every release including test scripts, alpha/beta testing, and post-implementation review;
Coordinate after-hours deployments and produce technical documentation for SELC/ATO requirements.
Provide surge support during disaster operations including evenings and weekends as needed.

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of web development experience with strong proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, and Drupal CMS development and administration.
Demonstrated experience implementing USWDS or equivalent federal design system and working within the federal government contracting environment, preferably supporting DHS or FEMA.
Experience with Section 508 and WCAG 2.0 Level A/AA compliance testing, analytics instrumentation (Google Analytics, Siteimprove), and AWS-based web environments.
Experience supporting SELC documentation and ATO-related artifacts; strong written communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences.
U.S. citizenship required; must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive base salary
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Work-from-home opportunities
401k with matching incentive
Medical/dental/vision benefits
Company provided life insurance
Company provided short-term disability

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Hard Skills & Tools

HTMLCSSJavaScriptjQueryDrupalUSWDSSection 508 complianceWCAG 2.0 Level A/AA complianceanalytics instrumentationregression testing

Soft Skills

written communicationuser experience improvementleadershipcollaborationproblem-solving

Certifications

Public Trust clearance