What are the responsibilities and job description for the Front End Software Developer position at Navitas?
Front End Developer
Job ID Number : 25-2025
Location : Herndon, VA
Who We Are :
Since our inception back in 2006, Navitas has grown to be an industry leader in the digital transformation space, and we’ve served as trusted advisors supporting our client base within the commercial, federal, and state and local markets.
What We Do :
At our very core, we’re a group of problem solvers providing our award-winning technology solutions to drive digital acceleration for our customers! With proven solutions, award-winning technologies, and a team of expert problem solvers, Navitas has consistently empowered customers to use technology as a competitive advantage and deliver cutting-edge transformative solutions.
What You’ll Do : ” As the selected Front End Developer, you’ll be responsible for developing and implementing highly responsive user interface components for web and mobile applications using various front-end development tools.
Responsibilities will include but are not limited to :
- UI Development : Design and implement responsive, intuitive, and accessible user interfaces for web applications used by local government employees and the public. Create seamless, user-centered designs that support easy navigation and enhance the user experience.
- Collaboration : Work closely with UX / UI designers, back-end developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to understand business requirements, develop technical specifications, and deliver high-quality web applications.
- Component Development : Develop reusable, modular, and efficient front-end components and libraries to ensure consistency across the application. Focus on clean, maintainable code that is easy to extend.
- Performance Optimization : Ensure that web applications are optimized for speed and performance, especially considering the range of devices and browsers that local government users may use. Monitor performance and apply optimizations such as lazy loading, caching, and reducing network requests.
- Cross-Browser Compatibility : Ensure the application works across a variety of browsers and devices, paying particular attention to ensuring accessibility and usability for all users, including those with disabilities.
- Security Best Practices : Implement front-end security best practices, such as proper authentication, authorization, and secure data handling, to ensure compliance with government regulations (e.g., HIPAA, FISMA, and others).
- API Integration : Collaborate with back-end developers to integrate front-end interfaces with RESTful APIs and other services. Ensure smooth and effective data handling between the client and server.
- Testing and Debugging : Write unit and integration tests for front-end components using modern testing frameworks (e.g., Jest, Mocha, Cypress). Troubleshoot, debug, and fix any front-end issues that arise during development, testing, or after deployment.
- Continuous Improvement : Stay updated with the latest front-end technologies, trends, and best practices. Propose improvements to the UI / UX design and coding standards to continually enhance the user experience.
- Documentation : Maintain detailed documentation for front-end code, UI guidelines, and other processes to ensure proper knowledge sharing among team members and stakeholders.
What You’ll Need :
Nice-to-Have Skills :
Equal Employer / Veterans / Disabled
Navitas Business Consulting is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and / or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Navitas Human Resources.
Navitas is an equal opportunity employer. We provide employment and opportunities for advancement, compensation, training, and growth according to individual merit, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, genetic information, disability, veteran-status veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable Federal, state, or local law. Our goal is for each staff member to have the opportunity to grow to the limits of their abilities and to achieve personal and organizational objectives. We will support positive programs for equal treatment of all staff and full utilization of all qualified employees at all levels within Navitas.
