Front End Web Developer

Overview

Hybrid
Depends on Experience
Contract - W2
Contract - 12 Month(s)

Skills

Accessibility
WCAG
W3C
Bootstrap
Cascading Style Sheets
Css3
HTML5
HTML
JavaScript
ADA
Frontend Development
Git
GitHub
RESTful
Section 508
Version Control
jQuery
Web Development

Job Details

Job Title: Front End Web Developer
Job ID: 811
Duration: 12+ Months (W2 Only)
Location: Los Angeles, CA, 90022 (Hybrid Role)
Job Description:
Position Overview
The Front End Web Developer is responsible for creating, enhancing, and deploying user-facing interfaces using modern front-end development tools and frameworks. This role involves building responsive, accessible, and high-quality web experiences while working in iterative, team-driven environments. The developer will also support continuous deployment processes and contribute to the improvement of existing websites and applications.
Responsibilities
  • Develop modern front-end solutions using HTML5, CSS3, and CSS pre-processors (e.g., LESS, SASS), as well as frameworks such as Bootstrap and Bourbon.
  • Implement responsive design best practices for optimized experiences across devices and screen sizes.
  • Build JavaScript components using current standards (strict mode, ES modules) and libraries/frameworks such as jQuery, Backbone.js, Ember.js, and D3.
  • Consume and integrate RESTful APIs into front-end applications.
  • Work within Agile environments (Scrum, Lean) and participate in routine deployment cycles.
  • Utilize Git/GitHub for version control and collaboration.
  • Ensure Section 508 and WCAG accessibility compliance across digital content.
  • Research and adopt new tools, frameworks, and best practices for continuous improvement.
  • Convert static images into functional web layouts.
  • Build views/templates within full-stack frameworks such as Rails, Express, or Django.
  • Provide troubleshooting and guidance to clients and internal teams on front-end issues.
Required Skills
  • Experience working on micro-sites, landing pages, and templates.
  • Ability to present HTML/CSS mockups across desktop and mobile.
  • Skilled in resolving front-end bugs and improving existing HTML prototypes.
  • Ability to support marketing with updates or creation of print and internal graphics.
  • Strong proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, W3C standards, and responsive design.
Preferred Skills
  • Hands-on experience with front-end digital content remediation to achieve WCAG 2.1 Level A & AA compliance.
  • Strong understanding of WCAG guidelines and ability to identify and resolve accessibility gaps.
  • Familiarity with screen readers (NVDA, JAWS, Narrator, VoiceOver) for manual accessibility testing.
  • Proficiency in JavaScript, jQuery, Bootstrap, responsive design (including CSS4), and Visual Studio Code.
  • Experience using Git/GitHub for managing and deploying code.
  • Ability to advise and troubleshoot accessibility issues for content creators.
  • Experience using browser ADA accessibility tools (e.g., Siteimprove) and related frameworks.
  • Knowledge of consuming RESTful APIs.
Required Experience
  • Minimum of 4 years of professional experience in front-end web development using modern tools, techniques, and frameworks.
Preferred Experience
  • 4+ years of experience in front-end development including testing and hands-on accessibility remediation aligned with WCAG 2.1 Level A & AA.
Education
  • Bachelor s degree in an IT-related or Engineering field.
  • Additional qualifying experience may substitute for the degree on a year-for-year basis.
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