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Job Description: Remote Front End Software Engineer
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Reston, Virginia, United States
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Job Description
Tyto Athene is searching for a highly motivated Front End Software Engineer to design and deliver intuitive user interfaces for government-facing applications. This role supports agile development teams across critical federal programs, enabling secure and scalable web applications that meet stringent accessibility and performance standards.

 

The ideal candidate is a full stack developer who specializes in building front-end interfaces, with experience delivering prototypes and applications to the federal government. They should have a strong design sensibility and the ability to create compelling demos and polished UI experiences that resonate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders

 

Responsibilities:

Design, build, and maintain responsive and compliant front-end interfaces using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and modern frameworks (React preferred).
Translate UI/UX wireframes into production-quality code that aligns with agency branding and usability standards.
Implement Section 508-compliant designs and test across devices and browsers.
Integrate with secure APIs and middleware systems, ensuring proper handling of data and authentication flows.
Maintain a reusable component library and front-end design system to accelerate development across projects.
Design and deliver polished UI prototypes and interactive demos that effectively communicate product vision to internal stakeholders and federal clients.
Contribute to automated front-end testing using tools such as Cypress or Playwright.
Document code, configurations and deployment steps to support maintainability and knowledge transfer.
Collaborate with UI/UX designers, backend engineers, and federal program teams to deliver seamless user experiences.
Participate in Agile ceremonies and ensure development follows government security, accessibility, and quality standards.
Required:

3+ years of experience in front-end development, ideally within the federal sector.
Strong JavaScript, Node, and React (or similar framework) expertise.  
Proficiency with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and secure development practices.
Strong attention to detail, with a commitment to clean, maintainable and well-documented code.
Familiarity with RESTful APIs and integrating front-end components with backend services.
Comfortable working in Agile Scrum and Kanban environments.
U.S. citizenship is required.
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