Front End Engineer

We’re looking for a Frontend Engineer to join our VA team, building and maintaining the shared components and forms that help VA.gov teams ship consistent, accessible experiences for Veterans.

What you'll be doing:

• Build and maintain reusable front-end components using React, JavaScript/TypeScript, and web components
• Extend and improve the VA Design System component library and Forms Library
• Fix bugs and handle component requests from product teams across VA.gov
• Write automated tests and Storybook documentation for the components you ship
• Meet Section 508 and WCAG 2.2 AA accessibility standards in everything you build
• Work with designers and engineers to turn Figma designs into working, accessible code
• Use AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot or Claude Code to speed up delivery while keeping quality high
• Take part in code reviews, sprint planning, and Agile ceremonies

What you’ll bring:

• Hands-on experience with React and JavaScript or TypeScript
• Solid HTML and CSS skills, including accessible, semantic markup
• Understanding of accessibility standards such as WCAG and ARIA
• Experience with design systems, component libraries, or form-heavy applications is a plus
• Familiarity with Stencil, web components, USWDS, or SCSS is a plus
• Familiarity with Storybook and component testing is a plus
• Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools is a plus
• Thrives in a remote, collaborative Agile environment and genuinely enjoys working with designers and engineers
• Communicates clearly and openly, whether in a code review or a conversation with a non-technical teammate

• Performs other related duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. In alignment with federal contract requirements, certain roles may also require U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a federal background investigation and/or a security clearance.