Front-End Web Developer

Job overview

The Front-End Web Developer role is remote in the D.C. area, with occasional onsite attendance twice a year. Compensation is $50,000–$60,000 per year. The developer will help create digital experiences that bring the Smithsonian’s collections and research to a global audience. The role builds and maintains responsive, accessible web applications, connecting user interfaces with content-management systems and APIs. Through collaboration with designers, engineers, and museum stakeholders, the developer supports reliable, performant digital products that inform and engage users.

What you'll do

• Build and maintain responsive web applications and interactive features
• implement Section 508 and WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility standards
• connect front-end interfaces with CMS platforms such as Drupal and RESTful APIs
• participate in Agile planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives
• conduct code reviews, write unit tests, troubleshoot rendering issues, and optimize performance.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

web developer

front-end development

remote

d.c. area

virtual technologies group

quotient inc

$50k–$60k

html5

css3

javascript

react

vue

angular

section 508

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Remote in the D.C. area with occasional onsite attendance twice a year; college graduates are encouraged to apply. Requires 1–3 years of professional web development experience and proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and a modern JavaScript framework.

About the employer

Virtual Technologies Group is hiring for this role. Industry: Custom Computer Programming Services. Sector: 54.