Angular Frontend Web Developer

Public Trust Eligibility RequiredAbout AretumAretum is a mission-driven organization committed to delivering innovative, technology-enabled solutions to our customers across defense, civilian, and homeland security sectors. Our teams work at the intersection of strategy, technology, and transformation, helping agencies solve their most critical challenges. We believe in investing in our people and creating a culture where collaboration, inclusion, and professional growth are at the forefront.Job SummaryAretum is seeking a skilled Angular Frontend Web Developer to join our team supporting a large-scale federal technology modernization program. In this role, you will build and maintain Angular web applications, implement UI components from a shared Design System, integrate with RESTful backend microservices, and write frontend tests to ensure code quality and reliability. You will translate Figma designs into production code, build responsive and cross-browser interfaces, and collaborate with backend developers, UX designers, and federal product owners within an Agile scrum team. All frontend code on this program must meet WCAG 2.1 AA and Section 508 accessibility standards, and you will be expected to implement accessible UI patterns as a standard part of your development workflow.Due to the nature of our work as a federal consulting organization, employees may be expected to handle Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and must adhere to applicable safeguarding and compliance requirements. ResponsibilitiesDevelop Angular components and UI features against sprint commitments, translating Figma designs into clean, maintainable production code using approved Design System components, tokens, and patternsBuild and consume RESTful APIs, collaborating with backend developers on data contracts, request/response structures, and integration points to ensure frontend components display data correctlyWrite frontend tests (component tests, service tests, integration tests) achieving at least 90% branch coverage on all new and modified codeImplement accessibility standards in all UI code, including proper ARIA attributes, semantic HTML, keyboard navigation, and color contrast compliance per WCAG 2.1 AA and Section 508 requirementsEnsure all new UI code passes automated accessibility checks (aXe, pa11y) in the CI pipeline before mergeContribute to the Design System through the governance process: identify reusable patterns, propose new components, and ensure contributions are documented in Figma and ConfluenceBuild responsive, cross-browser interfaces that work across supported browsers and devicesComplete code reviews within 1 business day with substantive feedback focused on code quality, performance, and adherence to coding standardsParticipate fully in Agile ceremonies within a SAFe framework: Sprint Planning, Daily Standup, Sprint Review, Retrospective, and Backlog RefinementMaintain clean, well-documented TypeScript and Angular code that passes SonarQube quality gates: B+ minimum for bugs and smells, zero critical vulnerabilitiesSupport production triage when assigned, diagnosing frontend issues, implementing fixes, and ensuring all changes follow the standard code review and CI/CD pipeline processCollaborate with UX designers on design feasibility during backlog refinement and provide technical input on story decomposition and estimationRequirements5 years of applicable experience in frontend web developmentBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or 3 years of additional experience)Proficiency in Angular (version 12+), TypeScript, HTML5, and CSS3, with hands-on experience building component-based single-page applicationsExperience building and consuming RESTful APIs from frontend applications, including handling asynchronous data flows, error states, and loading patternsExperience implementing designs from Figma or similar design tools, translating visual specifications into pixel-accurate, production-ready codeExperience working with a shared Design System or component library, consuming reusable UI components and following established patterns and tokensFamiliarity with WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility standards and Section 508 compliance, with experience implementing basic accessible UI patterns such as semantic HTML, ARIA labels, and keyboard navigationExperience writing frontend unit and integration tests using frameworks such as Jasmine, Karma, or JestExperience with CI/CD pipelines (GitLab CI preferred) and understanding of how frontend builds and tests integrate into the deployment workflowFamiliarity with code quality tools such as SonarQube, including understanding of branch coverage requirements and quality gate enforcementExcellent communication skills with the ability to provide clear status updates, collaborate with cross-functional team members, and document technical decisionsPreferred Qualifications Experience with federal government contracts, including com