Front-End Developer (Contract Role)

Job Title: Frond End Developer

Company: BLN24

About Us: We find strength in teamwork-a better you is a better us
BLN24 is an award-winning Management Consulting Firm that supports the U.S. Federal Government in successfully achieving their mission and goals. Our service and solutions delivery start with understanding each client’s end-state, and then seamlessly integrating within each Agency’s organization to improve and enhance strategic and technical operations and deployments.

Position Overview:
BLN24 is seeking a Front-End Developer to join our team. As a Front-End Developer, you will support the modernization of a mission-critical, custom-built CRM platform used by both internal teams and external partners. Your primary responsibility will be implementing user interface updates using JavaScript React based on pre-developed wireframes and design specifications.

You will work closely with the Front-End Lead and development team to ensure the updated front end integrates smoothly with the existing Spring Boot backend and meets user needs. This role focuses on building high-quality front-end components, supporting UI improvements, and contributing to the delivery of a polished and intuitive user experience.

You may also support enhancements to the platform’s identity and access management capabilities, including updates to the KeyCloak solution to support external partners and multi-factor authentication. AI Code Assist tools may be used to accelerate development and help meet the project’s tight timeline.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop front-end features and UI updates for a custom-built CRM platform using JavaScript and React, based on provided wireframes and requirements
• Collaborate with the Front-End Lead and development team to ensure integration with the Spring Boot backend
• Build and maintain reusable React components that support a consistent and maintainable user interface
• Participate in daily development discussions and working sessions with the team and client as needed
• Troubleshoot and resolve UI defects, integration issues, and performance concerns
• Use AI Code Assist tools to support efficient development and debugging
• Follow coding standards, version control practices, and development workflows established for the project
• Support testing and validation of front-end functionality to ensure a reliable and user-friendly application experience
• Develop and test front-end components in compliance with Section 508 accessibility standards
• Nice to Have:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
• 3+ years of hands-on experience building front-end applications using JavaScript and React
• Proven ability to implement UI components from wireframes and design specifications
• Experience integrating front-end applications with RESTful APIs and collaborating with Spring Boot or similar backend services
• Strong knowledge of modern front-end fundamentals, including HTML5, CSS3, component-based architecture, and state management
• Familiarity with identity and access management concepts, including authentication, authorization, and role-based access
• Exposure to Keycloak or similar IAM tools, including support for external users and multi-factor authentication
• Ability to work effectively in an Agile team environment, delivering high-quality, maintainable code under tight timelines US. Citizenship Required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting KeyCloak-based identity and access management solutions, including multi-factor authentication and external user access

What BLN24 brings to the Game:
BLN24 benefits are game changing. We like our team to play hard and that means they need to be taken care of — physically, financially, and emotionally. We make sure to keep them in the game by giving them access to generous medical, dental, and vision plans.

• You can join one of the fastest growing companies headquartered in the Washington DC Metro Area. We give you the opportunity to work in different sectors, so you have the chance at variety while maintaining stability.
• Flexibility at BLN24 allows each individual the opportunity to balance quality work and their personal lives. Depending on projects, we allow remote working opportunities so you can always be in the game no matter where you call home.

BLN24 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe people are our strength and understand diverse talents are key to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.