Front-End Developer (Contract Role)

Bln24 • McLean, VA

4d

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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

Nice To Haves

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

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

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level