Sr Front End/UI Developer (Remote in Washington DC or Dallas TX area only) - Maximus

We are seeking a Sr. Front-End/UI Developer to join our team in support of our IRS client.

The Front-End Developer will build highly interactive web applications in a Test Driven Development environment. The Developer will participate in high level design discussions with the client and have considerable influence in the UI design.

* Position is contingent on contract award.

Location of work is primarily remote. Candidates must be near IRS Federal Buildings in Farmers Branch, TX, Washington DC or Lanham, MD to attend meetings when needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

- Lead the design and development of complex software applications from business requirements in collaboration with other team members

- Investigate new solutions, tools, products, and techniques to incorporate into coding standards.

- Troubleshoot complex issues and produce detailed proposals to resolve.

- Support testing and remediate defects

- Guide, coach, and mentor entry and mid-level developers

- Provide design expertise to ensure that web page design conforms to industry and IRS standards and experienced in a Test-Driven Development Environment.

- Develop web pages and necessary frameworks based on web designs using JavaScript, CSS, HTML, PHP, etc.

- Work with Section 508 Compliance Tester to ensure 508 compliance with automation testing requirements, to ensure all automations meet a baseline standard set by the organization.

- Work with Section 508 Compliance Tester to ensure 508 compliance for all code and documentation to meet the IRS' audit artifacts requirements.

- Analyze application design, interface, and database design documentation to identify key use cases for Section 508 testing focus.

- Work with Section 508 Compliance Tester to design and execute comprehensive accessibility web testing by using a broad range of tools, including but not limited to Web accessibility tool bar (WAT), Axe, FireEyes, JAWS, NVDA, WAVE, ZoomText, WindowEyes, Dragon Naturally Speaking,

- Create accessible documents using standard software such as Adobe Professional, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Power Point, and Microsoft Excel.

- Work with Section 508 Compliance Tester to prepare, test, and analyze documents to ensure compliance with Section 508 requirements.

- Stay current on Section 508 policy and federal agency accessibility checklists.

- Participate in Agile scrum team activities including daily standup, release planning, sprint planning and end of sprint ceremonies.

- Contribute in a meaningful way to customer goals and initiatives to increase quality and efficiency of test processes.

- Support developing and updating project schedules to allow tracking of project activities.

- Work alone and with teams comprised of the primary client and other client stakeholders dispersed across geographical sites.

- Provide status reports, attend meetings and take/distribute minutes.

Minimum Requirements

- Bachelor's degree in related field.
- 7-10 years of relevant professional experience required.

- Equivalent combination of education and experience considered in lieu of degree .

- At least seven (7) years of Web Developer experience required.

- Web Development experience using JavaScript, CSS, HTML, PHP, etc.

- Knowledge of and experience working with Agile principles and methods.

- Experience with reviewing, analyzing, and coordinating project documentation.

- Experience with reviewing/analyzing requirements.

- Proven ability to work on and with teams comprised of the primary client and other client stakeholders dispersed across geographical sites.

- Preferred qualifications: experience within federal government agency projects; 508 compliance experience and training certifications; experience with JAWS, Dragon; experience with ServiceNow; experience with IRS projects and knowledge of IRMs.

Additional Requirements as per contract/client:

- Candidates must meet requirements to obtain and maintain a Federal Minimum Background Investigation (MBI) clearance.

- Candidates must be a US Citizen or a Legal Permanent Resident (Green Card status) for 3 years and be Federal Tax compliant.

EEO Statement

Active military service members, their spouses, and veteran candidates often embody the core competencies Maximus deems essential, and bring a resiliency and dependability that greatly enhances our workforce. We recognize your unique skills and experiences, and want to provide you with a career path that allows you to continue making a difference for our country. We're proud of our connections to organizations dedicated to serving veterans and their families. If you are transitioning from military to civilian life, have prior service, are a retired veteran or a member of the National Guard or Reserves, or a spouse of an active military service member, we have challenging and rewarding career opportunities available for you. A committed and diverse workforce is our most important resource. Maximus is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Maximus provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disabled status.

Pay Transparency

Maximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate's education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment. Annual salary is just one component of Maximus's total compensation package. Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awards. Additionally, Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off. Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation. Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances.