Remote Angular Frontend Developer

Description:

• Goldschmitt and Associates LLC (G&A) is seeking an Angular Frontend Developer to join their Agile team.
• The developer will support an essential modernization program for the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Federal Student Aid.
• Responsibilities include developing and maintaining complex Angular 2+ applications, ensuring high-quality, scalable, and maintainable code.
• The role involves collaborating closely with UX designers, business analysts, and QA teams to deliver exceptional user experiences.
• The developer will implement accessibility features adhering to Section 508 and WCAG AA guidelines.
• Responsibilities also include reviewing and interpreting technical requirements, UI specifications, style guides, and YAML documents.
• The developer will participate in code reviews and implement various Git branching strategies.
• Optimizing front-end performance and ensuring cross-browser compatibility is a key duty.
• The role requires creating and maintaining custom Angular services, directives, pipes, and components.
• Developing responsive web designs using advanced CSS techniques and frameworks is also part of the job.

Requirements:

• Candidates must possess at least 5 years of professional JavaScript development experience.
• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Fine Arts, Graphic Design, or an equivalent combination of education, technical training, and work experience is required.
• U.S. Citizenship with the ability to pass a Public Trust background investigation is mandatory.
• Strong proficiency in the Angular 2+ framework and TypeScript is essential.
• Experience with Git version control and collaborative development platforms (GitHub, GitLab, or Bitbucket) is required.
• Candidates must have expertise in HTML5, CSS3, and responsive web design techniques.
• Proficiency in Sass/SCSS for creating custom themes is necessary.
• Experience with UI frameworks such as Bootstrap or Material Design is required.
• Familiarity with RESTful API integration and OAuth implementation is needed.
• A strong understanding of web accessibility principles and WAI-ARIA is essential.
• Candidates should have a deep understanding of UI rendering and user interactions across modern browsers and rendering engines.
• Proficiency in writing detailed code reviews and working with various branching strategies is required.
• Experience in refactoring code to improve front-end performance is necessary.

Benefits:

• Goldschmitt and Associates offers a 401(k) with immediate vesting.
• Employees receive Paid Time Off and 11 Paid Federal Holidays.
• Tuition Reimbursement is provided for further education.
• Medical Insurance, including Vision and Dental Insurance, is available.
• Employer-Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability is included in the benefits package.
• Employer Paid Life Insurance and Supplemental Life Insurance are offered.
• FSA/HSA Programs are available for flexible spending accounts.
• A Commuter Benefits Program is provided to assist with transportation costs.
• Adoption Assistance Program is available for employees looking to adopt.
• An Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is offered for personal support.
• Caregiver Support Program and Health Advocacy Program are included in the benefits.
• Financial Wellbeing Support is also provided to assist employees in managing their finances.