Angular Frontend Web Developer (Accessibility Focus)
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Job Location:
McLean, MD - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
16 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Public Trust Eligibility Required
About Aretum
Aretum is a mission-driven organization committed to delivering innovative technology-enabled solutions to our customers across defense civilian and homeland security sectors. Our teams work at the intersection of strategy technology and transformation helping agencies solve their most critical challenges. We believe in investing in our people and creating a culture where collaboration inclusion and professional growth are at the forefront.
Job Summary
Aretum is seeking a skilled Frontend Web Developer with a strong focus on digital accessibility to join our team supporting a large-scale federal technology modernization this role you will build andmaintainAngular web applications and UI components while ensuring every interface you deliver is accessible to people with disabilities. You will implement designs from Figma integrate Design System components write frontend tests and take ownership of accessibility compliance in your code including proper ARIA attributes semantic HTML keyboard navigation focus management and color contrast. You will work as an embedded member of an Agile scrum team collaborating closely with UX designers backend developers accessibility specialists and federal product owners within aSAFeframework.
Due to the nature of our work as a federal consulting organization employees may be expected to handle Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and must adhere to applicable safeguarding and compliance requirements.
Responsibilities
- Develop Angular components and UI features against sprint commitments implementing designs from Figma using approved Design System components tokens and patterns
- Implement frontend accessibility standards in all UI code: proper ARIA attributes semantic HTML keyboard navigation focus management and color contrast compliance per WCAG 2.1 AA and Section 508
- Ensure all new UI code passes automated accessibility checks (aXe pa11y) in the CI pipeline before merge with zero critical or major findings
- Contribute to accessibility remediation of legacy UI code resolving existing accessibility defects and preventing new ones from being introduced
- Write frontend tests (component tests service tests integration tests) achieving at least 90% branch coverage on all new and modified code
- Complete code reviews within 1 business day with substantive feedback focused on code quality accessibility implementation and Design System adherence
- Collaborate with UX designers on accessible design patterns with backend developers on API contracts and data integration and with accessibility specialists to resolve evaluation findings efficiently
- Contribute to the Design System through the governance process: propose new components or patterns ensure contributions meet WCAG 2.1 AA and document usage in Figma and Confluence
- Build responsive cross-browser interfaces that work across supported browsers and devices
- Participate fully in Agile ceremonies within a SAFe framework: Sprint Planning Daily Standup Sprint Review Retrospective and Backlog Refinement
- Support production triage when assigned ensuring all fixes follow the standard code review and CI/CD pipeline process
- Maintain clean well-documented TypeScript and Angular code that meets coding standards and passes SonarQube quality gates
Requirements
- 3 years of applicable experience in frontend web development
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology or a related field (or 3 years ofadditionalexperience)
- Proficiencyin Angular (version 12) TypeScript HTML5 and CSS3 with hands-on experience building component-based single-page applications
- Strong working knowledge of WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility standards and Section 508 compliance withdemonstratedexperience implementing accessible UI patterns including ARIA attributes semantic HTML keyboard navigation and focus management
- Experience with automated accessibility testing tools such asaXe pa11y or WAVE integrated into development or CI workflows
- Experience implementing designs from Figma or similar design tools translating visual specifications and accessibility annotations into production code
- Experience working with a shared Design System orcomponentlibraryconsumingand contributing reusable UI components with documented usage patterns
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines (GitLab CI preferred) and understanding of how frontend builds tests and accessibility scans integrate into the deployment workflow
- Experience writing frontend unit and integration tests using frameworks such as Jasmine Karma or Jest
- Familiarity with code quality tools such as SonarQube including understanding of branch coverage requirements and quality gate enforcement
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to provide clear status updates collaborate with cross-functional partners on accessibility remediation and document technical decisions
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with federal government contracts including compliance with FAR regulations ATO processes and working on mission-critical or regulatory systems
- DHS Trusted Tester certification or equivalent accessibility credential
- Experience with manual screen reader testing using JAWS or NVDA tovalidateaccessibility beyond automated scanning
- Proficiencywith Agile project management tools (Jira Confluence) and experience working in Scrum orSAFeenvironments with2 to 3 weeksprint cycles
- Experience with Bootstrap or similar CSS frameworks used alongside a custom Design System
- Experience consuming RESTful APIs and integrating frontend applications with microservices-based backends
- Familiarity with responsive design principles and cross-browser testing across modern browsers and devices
- Experience with Playwright or Cypress for end-to-end frontend testing
- Background in building applications that integrate with federal identity providersor federal payment systems
Travel Requirements
This is a remote position; however occasional travel may berequiredbased on project needs client meetings team collaboration events or training is expected to be less than 10% and will be communicated in advance whenever possible.
EEO Statement
Aretum is committed to fostering a workplace rooted in excellence integrity and equal opportunity for all. We adhere to merit-based hiring practices ensuring that all employment decisions are made based on qualifications skills and ability to perform the job without preference or consideration of factors unrelated to job performance.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer Aretumcomplies withall applicable federal state and local employment laws.
We are proud to support our nations veterans and military familiesprovidingcareer opportunities that honor their service and experience.
If you require reasonable accommodation during the hiring process due to a disability pleasecontactforassistance.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
U.S. Work Authorization
Applicants must be U.S. citizensorcurrently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time position supports a federalgovernment contract and requires the ability to obtain andmaintaina Public Trust or Suitability Determination depending on the agencys background investigation is not available.
Benefits
- Health Care Plan (Medical Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k)
- Life Insurance (Basic Voluntary & AD&D)
- Paid Time Off
- Family Leave (Maternity Paternity)
- Short Term & Long-Term Disability
- Training & Development
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
ARETUM, LLC (ARETUM) is a leading government contracting company specializing in technology-enabled mission support services for the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, and Civilian agencies. ARETUM provides leading-edge solutions and outstanding service to Federal ... View more
