Front-End Developer, SME

Job Description

Position Title: Front-End Developer, SME
Location: Remote

Clearance: *Active Public Trust Tier II Required*

Must have directly supported the IRS within the last 2 years to be considered
Salary: $200,000.00 – $220,000.00
Position Summary

Command Cyber Solutions is seeking a Front-End Developer, SME to serve as a technical authority on user interface design and implementation for the IRS Business Tax Account (BTA) modernization initiative. This role will guide the development of intuitive, user-centered web interfaces that comply with U.S. Web Design System (USWDS), IRS Online Design Guide (ODG), and WCAG 2.2 AA accessibility standards. The SME will provide expert-level input on front-end architecture, reusable component libraries, and best practices for responsive design and accessibility, while mentoring the development team and collaborating closely with UX/UI designers, back-end developers, and IRS stakeholders
• Essential Duties & Responsibilities
• Serve as a technical authority on front-end architecture, frameworks, and accessibility compliance for IRS taxpayer-facing applications.
• Guide the design and development of responsive, accessible, and user-friendly web interfaces using React, JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5, and CS3.
• Ensure compliance with USWDS, ODG, and WCAG 2.2 AA accessibility standards, performing code reviews for adherence to federal design and accessibility requirements.
• Collaborate with product owners, designers, and back-end engineers to define technical approaches for delivering scalable, reusable UI components.
• Provide expertise on front-end performance optimization, API integration, and secure coding best practices.
• Support CI/CD integration for front-end deployments using GitHub Actions, Jenkins, and automated testing tools.
• Mentor front-end developers by conducing code reviews, sharing best practices, and supporting skills development.
• Act as a liaison to ensure alignment between design, accessibility, and development teams during the Agile lifecycle.

Education, Certification & Experience Requirements:
• Education Required:
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Certifications Required:
• This position requires a Public Trust background investigation in accordance with IRS and Department of the Treasury personnel security policies.
• Six years combined experience directly related to any of the following: Database Administration, Database Analysis, Database Report Reproduction, Data-Dictionary Administration System Development.
• Minimum Requirements: Favorable Tier 2 – Moderate Risk Public Trust (SF-85P) investigation.
• Elevated Eligibility: Tier 4 – High Risk Public Trust (SF-85P) investigation, if duties involve elevated system privileges, access to sensitive IRS systems, or handling Federal Tax Information (FTI).
• Staff-Like Access: Contractor personnel must receive a favorable suitability determination before being granted staff-like access to IRS information systems.
• Employment is contingent upon passing the required background investigation and maintaining eligibility throughout the period of performance.
• CompTIA Sec+ (or equivalent DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification) (Preferred).
• AWS Certified Developer – Associate or AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate (Preferred).
• Certified Scrum Developer (CSD) or other Agile-related certification (Preferred).
• Certified Secure Software Library Professional (CSSLP) or equivalent security-focused credential (Preferred).
• AAP Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies (CPACC) or Web Accessibility Specialist (WAS) (Preferred).
• Experience Required:
• 10+ years of experience as a front-end developer, with at least 7+ years in a senior or SME-level role on IT or government projects.
• Must have directly supported the IRS within the last 2 years.
• Proven experience in Agile/Scrum environments delivering enterprise-scale web applications.
• Strong experience working with React, JavaScript frameworks, and cloud-hosted applications in AWS/Kubernetes environment.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
• Knowledge:
• Deep expertise in Reach, JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5, CSS3, and modern front-end development practices.
• Strong knowledge of federal design and accessibility standards, including USWDS, ODG, and WCAG 2.2 AA.
• Skills:
• Advanced skills in building scalable, reusable UI component libraries that meet accessibility and design guidelines.
• Skilled in front-end performance optimization, automated testing (Jest, Cypress, Selenium), and CI/CD workflows.
• Abilities:
• Ability to architect front-end solutions and advise o