Job description
We are Skyward.
That is, a love for people, for improvement, for human advancement through information technology. We are a people-centered business with a desire to serve others. We are diverse and unified; creative and collaborative; a collection of complementary, not competing talents. And though on the surface we remain relaxed, beneath, a torrent of energy links us to our civic tech mission.
We stand by our values, and we won’t compromise on any of them.
Integrity: We’re conscientious, intentional, and empathetic. Our words and actions align. That’s our character. Please don’t ask us to play another part, we’re poor actors.
Compassionate: If we may borrow a quote from Theodore Roosevelt: “No one cares how much you know until they know how much you care.” Because our team is thoughtful and supportive, caring deeply for each other, our clients, and our work, this comes naturally.
Inquisitive: We remain students by failing openly and turning lessons into solutions.
Unconventional: For us, life isn’t what happens outside of work. Work happens inside of life and our culture erases the line often dividing the two.
Authentic: Made possible only because we embody the values listed above. We’re relaxed and fun yet intensely curious and driven. Team members are placed with thought, care, and precision to ensure that Trust, Truth, and Transparency continue to represent our brand.
Because of that, we continue Onward, Upward, and Skyward.
We need a Software Engineer who prefers to work on the front-end.
Are you the kind of person who can’t visit a website without critiquing its accessibility, layout, or performance? Do your friends tease you for being obsessed with pixel-perfect UIs, seamless user flows, or how design systems should be standardized across federal agencies (because yes, design consistency does matter)? Maybe you’ve spent more than a few conversations ranting about how the government needs to level up its digital experience—starting with intuitive, inclusive, and responsive front ends. If this sounds like you, keep reading—and please apply.
Let’s go Skyward together.
What you’ll do:
- Be on a team supporting the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) endeavor to modernize enterprise systems’ access, reducing manual effort, improving data accuracy, and enhancing transparency for stakeholders. Oh, and utilizing cutting-edge NLP and LLM techniques.
- Design and develop high-quality user interfaces for web applications.
- Collaborate with UX designers to translate designs and wireframes into high-quality code.
- Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with the team to integrate APIs and deliver seamless, end-to-end features.
- Contribute to design system development by helping to build and maintain a component library that ensures UI consistency and efficiency across applications.
- Champion front-end testing using tools like Selenium to ensure application quality and stability.
- Participate in code reviews and advocate for front-end standards, maintainability, and performance.
- Stay up to date with evolving front-end technologies, bringing fresh ideas and techniques to the team.
What we’d like you to have:
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
- Proven experience collaborating with human-centered design experts to craft intuitive, accessible, and responsive interfaces that meet real user needs.
- Hands-on experience with Python, especially in contexts where front-end and back-end collaboration is key.
- 3+ years of experience working with modern front-end frameworks, with a strong focus on React and TypeScript.
- Solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines and how they support fast, secure, and reliable deployments.
- Deep knowledge of RESTful APIs and how to effectively integrate them into complex front-end architectures.
- Comfort working in Agile environments, with familiarity in one or more frameworks such as Scrum, Lean, or SAFe.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, enabling you to work effectively across cross-functional teams and with government stakeholders.
What would blow us away:
- Familiarity and knowledge of DevOps / DevTestOps / DevSecOps best practices.
- Familiarity with cloud services (AWS, Azure) and their deployment architectures.
And now the important part. What we offer you:
- Medical, dental, vision insurance (fully paid for employees)
- 15 days of paid leave
- 7 days of sick leave
- 2 days bereavement leave
- 11 paid Federal holidays
- Up to 40 hours for jury duty
- 401K with 4% employer contribution (and no vesting period)
- Up to 4 weeks of paid paternity and maternity leave
- Company provided laptop
- $5,000 per year for professional development
- $600 per year for technical supplies and equipment
- $2,000 referral bonus
- Life and disability insurance
- HSA and FSA
- Legal Shield and ID Shield Voluntary Benefits
- Opportunity to work in a collaborative, motivated team focused on modernizing government services with cutting-edge technology and innovative solutions. Who says government work can’t be exciting!
$110,000 - $130,000 a year
We know great work deserves great pay. That’s why we ensure our compensation is not only competitive but also fair and transparent, as required by Maryland law. Expect a salary that matches your skills, experience, and the value you bring to the table —because you’re worth it!
At Skyward, we believe diverse teams are the key to innovation and success. We are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable environment where everyone, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, or background, can thrive. We strongly encourage applications from women, people of color, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQ+ community.
We support flexible working hours and remote opportunities to help maintain a healthy work-life balance for all employees, including caregivers and those with unique needs.
Applicants must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust security clearance due to the nature of our work as a government contractor.
Offers of employment with Skyward are contingent upon acceptable results of a background investigation.
