United States

Suitability/Public Trust

Fully remote

Information Technology

Overview

GovCIO is hiring a Frontend Developer to build and modernize federal applications on a serverless AWS GovCloud stack. The developer starts with a focus on frontend work and is expected to grow into a full-stack role.

This position is remote within the Continental United States (CONUS).

Job Description

A GovCIO Frontend Developer works inside a cross-functional product team with designers, backend developers, DevOps engineers, and test engineers. The developer builds and maintains modern web applications using JavaScript, React, and Redux, integrating them with REST APIs on a serverless AWS backend. Strong skills in JavaScript patterns and practices, frontend frameworks, and CSS/SASS are essential. The role is hands-on and deadline-driven. Work starts and finishes inside the sprint. The developer works from user stories and designer wireframes, builds accessible and secure user interfaces, and understands how the frontend and serverless backend fit together. This Frontend Developer position is expected to grow into a full-stack developer role, building backend services with Python and AWS serverless technologies such as API Gateway, Lambda, and Step Functions. Skills in AWS, Python, and AI coding assistants is essential for this growth.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain React and Redux applications in JavaScript.

• Integrate frontends with REST APIs on AWS API Gateway and Lambda.

• Build backend services in Python on AWS serverless technologies as you grow into full-stack work.

• Integrate AI features built on large language models and vision models into applications, including prompt and context engineering.

• Build applications that handle non-deterministic AI output, where the same input can produce different valid results.

• Build pages from designer wireframes using CSS and SASS.

• Meet Section 508 and WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility standards.

• Apply frontend security practices, including OWASP guidelines, authentication, JWT handling, and PHI/PII protection.

• Maintain the frontend build chain and keep dependencies current.

• Write unit and component tests. Build and maintain Cypress end-to-end tests in the CI/CD pipeline.

• Submit and review GitHub pull requests.

• Take part in sprint planning, backlog refinement, and estimation. Write user stories and tasks in Jira.

• Post daily status updates in Jira.

• Support UAT, Authority to Operate (ATO), and security compliance activities.

Qualifications

Required Skills and Experience

• Education : Bachelor's degree (required) in computer science, information systems, engineering, mathematics, or a related STEM field, with 5 to 10 years of professional frontend or full-stack development experience. A bachelor's degree in a non-STEM field is acceptable when combined with equivalent professional software engineering experience, technical certifications, or completed technical coursework (such as an accredited bootcamp or graduate certificate).

• 5+ years of JavaScript development.

• 2+ years of React, including Redux or similar state management.

• 2+ years of CSS and SASS.

• Experience integrating frontends with REST APIs on a serverless backend (AWS API Gateway, Lambda).

• Python for backend development.

• Familiarity with machine learning and AI, especially large language models and vision models.

• Automated testing experience, including Cypress and Jest or similar.

• Git and GitHub pull request reviews.

• Agile/Scrum experience.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Willing to earn an AWS Associate certification within the first 9 months.

Clearance : Public Trust.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• AWS Associate Certification: Architect, Developer, or CloudOps

• ML basics: training versus inference, overfitting, and class imbalance.

• Generative AI fundamentals: tokenization, context windows, hallucination, and temperature.

• NET Core and C# for legacy application maintenance.

• Frontend security: OAuth/OIDC, JWT, Amazon Cognito.

• AWS services such as S3, CloudFront, and CloudWatch.

• Build tools such as npm, Webpack, or Vite.

• AI coding assistants, especially Claude Code.

• Human-centered design.

• VA or federal program experience.

Posted Salary Range

USD $90,000.00 - USD $110,000.00 /Yr.

Company Overview

GovCIO is a team of transformers--people who are passionate about transforming government IT. Every day, we make a positive impact by delivering innovative IT services and solutions that improve how government agencies operate and serve our citizens.

But we can't do it alone. We need great people to help us do great things - for our customers, our culture, and our ability to attract other great people. We are changing the face of government IT and building a workforce that fuels this mission. Are you ready to be a transformer?

What You Can Expect

Interview & Hiring Process

If you are selected to move forward through the process, here’s what you can expect:

• During the Interview Process

• Virtual video interview conducted via video with the hiring manager and/or team

• Camera must be on

• A valid photo ID must be presented during each interview

• During the Hiring Process

• Enhanced Biometrics ID verification screening

• Background check, to include:

• Criminal history (past 7 years)

• Verification of your highest level of education

• Verification of your employment history (past 7 years), based on information provided in your application

Employee Perks

At GovCIO, we consistently hear that meaningful work and a collaborative team environment are two of the top reasons our employees enjoy working here. In addition, our employees have access to a range of perks and benefits to support their personal and professional well-being, beyond the standard company offered health benefits, including:

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Corporate Discounts

• Learning & Development platform, to include certification preparation content

• Training, Education and Certification Assistance*

• Referral Bonus Program

• Internal Mobility Program

• Pet Insurance

• Flexible Work Environment

*Available to full-time employees

Our employees’ unique talents and contributions are the driving force behind our success in supporting our customers, which ultimately fuels the success of our company. Join us and be a part of a culture that invests in its people and prioritizes continuous enhancement of the employee experience.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. EOE, including disability/vets.

Posted Pay Range

The posted pay range, if referenced, reflects the range expected for this position at the commencement of employment, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, education, experience, and internal equity. The total compensation package for this position may also include other compensation elements, to be discussed during the hiring process. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the GovCIO reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, GovCIO or individual department/team performance, and market factors.