Front End Developer Jobs

Job Family

Software Development & Support (Digital)

Travel Required

Up to 10%

Clearance Required

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do

• Address user interface responsiveness and interactivity in collaboration with the team.
• Be a champion for the user to make their product experience simple and enjoyable.
• Develop standard UI components and style guides for portfolio-wide use.
• Mentor and coach less experienced developers.
• Develop interactive designs that enhance a customer's experience with a brand and facilitate an enjoyable experience using various forms of digital and web media.
• Consult with clients to understand their goals and explaining design decisions.
• Develop user interface prototypes.
• Responsible for the visual design, interactive design and front-end development of the application.
• Analyze user feedback and activity and iterating to enhance the user experience.
• Ensure an accurate translation of your designs to the final product.
• Design aesthetics to be implemented within a website or product, from the layout menus and drop-down options to colors and fonts allowing for interface edits as needed.
• Create wireframes, storyboards, sitemaps, and screen flows. Translate these into practical output utilizing HTML, CSS/SCSS, JavaScript (working inside of the Angular/ React frame works) to develop the front-end application.
• Developing personas and usage scenarios.
• Enhance customer satisfaction by improving the usability, accessibility, and pleasure associated with a product in a way that is attractive and convenient for users.
• Conducting usability testing.
• Partner with business analysts and user interface development teams to help define product requirements and prototype design solutions. Ensure the design is functional on all browsers, operating systems, and machine configurations required.

What You Will Need

• 4-6 years of Front end development experience
• Direct working experience with front-end component frameworks particularly Angular, AngularJS, React and others.
• Proficient in creation of custom reusable components.
• Exceptional customer service skills.
• Ability to communicate applicable technical subject matter expertise to management and others.
• Strong time-management and prioritization skills.
• Must understand JavaScript, TypeScript and web application design patterns.
• In-depth understanding of web standards & markup including HTML5 & CSS3, asynchronous request handling, modern security standards, responsive design, etc.
• Must be a US Citizen and pass govt background investigation.
• Comfort with an iterative design process based on qualitative and quantitative feedback.
• Ability to apply and provide feedback on service operation model and practices.
• Understanding of cross browser/device testing.
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• BA/ BS Degree. Degree can be substituted with 4 additional years of experience.
• Experience in designing, prototyping and developing client-side applications for mobile and web applications.
• Experience developing accessible websites (Section 508, W3C WAI Guidelines, etc.)
• Expert knowledge of UI design principles and techniques
• Mobile, Node.js
• Solid experience in using complex REST API from client-side.
• Strong interaction design and user interface design portfolio.
• Proficiency with build systems such as Gulp, Webpack and Grunt.

What Would Be Nice To Have

• Exposure to Continuous Integration/Delivery pipeline for cloud including Jenkins, Docker etc.
• Experience with GIS, especially Esri JavaScript API
• Proven experience mentoring or managing other UI designers.

The annual salary range for this position is $75,000.00-$112,500.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

What We Offer

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits Include

• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
• Employee Assistance Program
• Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)
• Employee Referral Program
• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits
• Group Term Life and Travel Assistance
• Parental Leave
• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
• Care.com annual membership
• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at [email protected]. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.

Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.