Frontend Dev
Posted
Description:
Role Overview
The Mid-Level Frontend Developer supports the development and enhancement of the Maryland Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (MD FAMLI) web experience. This role focuses on building accessible, responsive web components and contributing to the logged-out site and design system. The developer works collaboratively with design, product, and engineering teams to deliver high-quality, user-centered solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Build and maintain reusable web components that support the MD FAMLI website
Implement UI enhancements that improve usability, performance, and accessibility
Troubleshoot and resolve frontend defects with minimal oversight
Apply consistent styling and contribute to scalable frontend patterns
Develop responsive, accessible interfaces using modern HTML and CSS
Contribute to the logged-out site built with Eleventy and Decap CMS
Support the evolution of the Maryland Web Design System (MDWDS), extending the U.S. Web Design System (USWDS)
Participate in accessibility audits and implement remediation fixes
Collaborate with designers, product managers, and engineers to translate requirements into working solutions
Contribute to component documentation and support knowledge sharing across the team
Required Technical Skills
Solid foundation in JavaScript and modern frontend development practices
Experience with a modern JavaScript framework such as Svelte, Vue, or Ember
Strong proficiency in modern HTML and CSS, including responsive design
Experience using modern CSS features and best practices (within the past ~3 years)
Experience building or working with custom elements / web components (e.g., Lit, StencilJS, or similar)
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with Ruby on Rails
Experience contributing to or maintaining a design system or component library
Familiarity with Eleventy (11ty) and/or Decap CMS
Experience implementing accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG)
Familiarity with the U.S. Web Design System (USWDS) or similar government design standards
Level Expectations (Mid-Level)
Works independently on well-defined tasks and components
Requires minimal guidance for implementation but seeks input on complex decisions
Contributes to team discussions and proposes practical frontend solutions
Balances quality, accessibility, and delivery timelines effectively
Role Overview
The Mid-Level Frontend Developer supports the development and enhancement of the Maryland Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (MD FAMLI) web experience. This role focuses on building accessible, responsive web components and contributing to the logged-out site and design system. The developer works collaboratively with design, product, and engineering teams to deliver high-quality, user-centered solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Build and maintain reusable web components that support the MD FAMLI website
Implement UI enhancements that improve usability, performance, and accessibility
Troubleshoot and resolve frontend defects with minimal oversight
Apply consistent styling and contribute to scalable frontend patterns
Develop responsive, accessible interfaces using modern HTML and CSS
Contribute to the logged-out site built with Eleventy and Decap CMS
Support the evolution of the Maryland Web Design System (MDWDS), extending the U.S. Web Design System (USWDS)
Participate in accessibility audits and implement remediation fixes
Collaborate with designers, product managers, and engineers to translate requirements into working solutions
Contribute to component documentation and support knowledge sharing across the team
Required Technical Skills
Solid foundation in JavaScript and modern frontend development practices
Experience with a modern JavaScript framework such as Svelte, Vue, or Ember
Strong proficiency in modern HTML and CSS, including responsive design
Experience using modern CSS features and best practices (within the past ~3 years)
Experience building or working with custom elements / web components (e.g., Lit, StencilJS, or similar)
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with Ruby on Rails
Experience contributing to or maintaining a design system or component library
Familiarity with Eleventy (11ty) and/or Decap CMS
Experience implementing accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG)
Familiarity with the U.S. Web Design System (USWDS) or similar government design standards
Level Expectations (Mid-Level)
Works independently on well-defined tasks and components
Requires minimal guidance for implementation but seeks input on complex decisions
Contributes to team discussions and proposes practical frontend solutions
Balances quality, accessibility, and delivery timelines effectively
