Somos
Front End Developer II
Somos, Herndon, Virginia, United States, 22070
Position Summary
We are seeking a passionate and experienced Front-End Developer to join our dynamic team. As a Front-End Developer, you will play a critical role in building and maintaining our engaging and user-friendly web applications. You will work closely with product owners, designers, and other developers to translate Figma designs into high-quality, responsive React components and pages. You will also be responsible for writing performant, scalable and maintainable code with focus on performance, accessibility, and cross-browser compatibility of our front-end code.
Core Responsibilities & Accountabilities:Work closely with product owners and designers to understand product requirements and translate them into high-quality Figma designs.Build and maintain user interfaces using React, ensuring adherence to best practices and design patterns.Collaborate with back-end developers to integrate front-end components with APIs and services.Optimize front-end performance for maximum responsiveness and user experience.Ensure cross-browser compatibility and accessibility of front-end code.Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.Stay up-to-date with the latest front-end technologies and trends.Minimum Qualifications & Skills:
5 or more years of proven, professional experience as a Front-End Developer.3 or more years of proven, professional experience with React.Must have ability to obtain/maintain Public Trust clearance.Proven proficiency in React and JavaScript.Experience with Figma for creating UI designs.Experience in using wireframe software like BalsamiqStrong understanding of HTML5, CSS3, and responsive web design principles.Familiarity with cross-browser compatibility testing and accessibility guidelines.Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.Ability to work independently and as part of a team.Passion for creating beautiful and user-friendly web experiences.Preferred Qualifications & Skills :
Experience with TypeScript and Zustand or other state management libraries.Experience in building reusable components using atomic design principles.Experience in micro frontends (MFEs)Experience with UI testing frameworks like React testing library or Jest.Experience with performance optimization techniques.Familiarity with design systems and component libraries.Bachelor's degree in computer science, Web Design, or a related field.
Somos is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and does not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected status. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of this position. Aspects of this job description may change at any time, with or without notice. This job description is not intended as and does not create an employment contract. The organization maintains its status as an at-will employer. Employees can be terminated for any reason not prohibited by law. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
We are seeking a passionate and experienced Front-End Developer to join our dynamic team. As a Front-End Developer, you will play a critical role in building and maintaining our engaging and user-friendly web applications. You will work closely with product owners, designers, and other developers to translate Figma designs into high-quality, responsive React components and pages. You will also be responsible for writing performant, scalable and maintainable code with focus on performance, accessibility, and cross-browser compatibility of our front-end code.
Core Responsibilities & Accountabilities:Work closely with product owners and designers to understand product requirements and translate them into high-quality Figma designs.Build and maintain user interfaces using React, ensuring adherence to best practices and design patterns.Collaborate with back-end developers to integrate front-end components with APIs and services.Optimize front-end performance for maximum responsiveness and user experience.Ensure cross-browser compatibility and accessibility of front-end code.Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.Stay up-to-date with the latest front-end technologies and trends.Minimum Qualifications & Skills:
5 or more years of proven, professional experience as a Front-End Developer.3 or more years of proven, professional experience with React.Must have ability to obtain/maintain Public Trust clearance.Proven proficiency in React and JavaScript.Experience with Figma for creating UI designs.Experience in using wireframe software like BalsamiqStrong understanding of HTML5, CSS3, and responsive web design principles.Familiarity with cross-browser compatibility testing and accessibility guidelines.Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.Ability to work independently and as part of a team.Passion for creating beautiful and user-friendly web experiences.Preferred Qualifications & Skills :
Experience with TypeScript and Zustand or other state management libraries.Experience in building reusable components using atomic design principles.Experience in micro frontends (MFEs)Experience with UI testing frameworks like React testing library or Jest.Experience with performance optimization techniques.Familiarity with design systems and component libraries.Bachelor's degree in computer science, Web Design, or a related field.
Somos is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and does not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected status. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of this position. Aspects of this job description may change at any time, with or without notice. This job description is not intended as and does not create an employment contract. The organization maintains its status as an at-will employer. Employees can be terminated for any reason not prohibited by law. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)