Position Title: Frontend Engineer
Location: Remote (In the U.S)

Other Considerations: U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident (Required)

POSITION SUMMARY

We are seeking a Frontend Engineer to join our team supporting VA.gov Platform. In this role you will design, develop, and maintain the shared front-end platform that powers VA.gov. This role builds and supports the React-based application framework, shared libraries, CI/CD pipelines, testing infrastructure, and deployment systems that enable dozens of Veteran-Facing Services (VFS) teams to deliver secure, accessible, and high-performing digital services to millions of Veterans.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about working closely with Backend Engineers, Product Managers, Design System engineers, and Platform teams. The Frontend Engineer develops reusable platform capabilities, modernizes the front-end architecture, improves developer experience, and ensures the VA.gov front-end ecosystem remains buildable, testable, deployable, secure, and performant while meeting accessibility, security, and federal compliance requirements.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Build reusable front-end components, utilities, libraries, and tooling that improve consistency and developer productivity across engineering teams
Improve front-end architecture through application isolation, code splitting, dependency management, and performance optimization
Lead framework and runtime modernization initiatives (Node.js LTS upgrades, build tooling modernization, test framework migrations, and removal of legacy technologies)
Write technical design documents, discovery documents, RFCs, and implementation proposals; participate in architecture reviews
Build and maintain GitHub Actions CI/CD pipelines supporting build, test, and deployment of front-end applications
Develop deployment automation including isolated application deployments, staged continuous deployment, version tagging, rollback procedures, and release management
Improve pipeline security through least-privilege permissions, OIDC authentication, dependency validation, and GitHub security best practices
Develop deployment observability including dashboards, metrics, Slack notifications, logging, and reporting
Monitor, triage, and remediate dependency vulnerabilities using GitHub Advanced Security, Dependabot, and other security tooling
Respond to software supply chain security incidents including emergency dependency remediation and credential rotation
Support Authority to Operate (ATO) activities including SBOM generation, security documentation, and audit support
Optimize front-end performance through code splitting, lazy loading, asset optimization, caching, and bundle analysis
Develop accessible user interfaces that comply with WCAG 2.1 AA and Section 508 standards using the VA Design System
Ensure compatibility across supported browsers, devices, and assistive technologies
Support Veteran-Facing Services teams by troubleshooting CI/CD issues, reviewing platform-impacting changes, and participating in Engineering Collaboration Cycle support
Create and maintain platform documentation, migration guides, deployment documentation, and engineering best practices
Communicate platform changes and coordinate adoption across dozens of engineering teams
Develop internal tooling, dashboards, Slack integrations, and automation that improve platform operations and developer experience
Participate in Agile ceremonies, cross-functional Platform initiatives, and Front-End Communities of Practice while mentoring other engineers

QUALIFICATIONS

Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance
Bachelor's Degree
5 years' experience as a Frontend Engineer
Strong experience developing applications using React, modern JavaScript (ES6+), and TypeScript
Experience designing reusable front-end architectures, component libraries, and shared application frameworks
Strong experience with GitHub Actions or comparable CI/CD systems, including workflow authoring and pipeline troubleshooting
Experience with automated testing at scale using Jest, React Testing Library, Cypress, Playwright, Mocha, or similar frameworks
Experience with Node.js, npm/yarn, Webpack, Vite, or comparable front-end build systems
Experience with Git and GitHub workflows in large, collaborative repositories
Experience using AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, or similar technologies
Experience remediating dependency vulnerabilities and responding to security findings
Experience writing shell scripts or automation supporting development and deployment workflows
Strong understanding of responsive design, web performance optimization, accessibility, and modern browser API

WORKING CONDITIONS

Standard Business hours are Monday through Friday. Occasional extended or weekend hours may be required based on operational needs. Must have reliable internet service that allows for effective telecommuting.

PAY RANGE

The base salary range for this position is $105,000 to $130,000 annually, depending on geographic work location, relevant experience, skills, education, internal equity, security clearance, and contract requirements. Geographic salary ranges are determined in accordance with the company's compensation practices and represent a good-faith estimate of the compensation for this position at the time of posting.

BENEFITS

Sprezzatura offers a comprehensive and flexible benefit package to include:

Medical, Dental, and Vision
Health Saving Account (when enrolled in eligible plan) with Company contribution
Company paid Life, Accidental Death, Short-term & Long-term Disability
Voluntary Accident, Hospital Indemnity, & Critical Care Insurance
Voluntary Medical & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Accrued Paid Time Off & Company Paid Holidays
401(k) Retirement Plan with Company match

WORK AUTHORIZATION

Sprezzatura participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

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