Frontend Developer - Contingent

About Aretum

Aretum 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 Summary

Aretum is seeking a skilled and motivated Frontend Developer. As a Frontend Developer you will be responsible for providing expert technical support, maintenance, and enhancement of a client application while ensuring accessibility, reliability, and optimal performance in an Agile, sprint-based development environment. The ideal candidate brings strong front-end development expertise in modern web technologies, JavaScript frameworks, responsive design, Section 508 compliance, and RESTful APIs, while leveraging AWS, Git/GitHub, and open-source solutions to deliver scalable, user-focused applications.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert technical support to maintain the client application
• Support for development, enhancements, accessibility, integration, optimization, and maintenance
• Ensure availability and correct operations
• Work within a sprint-based development cycle
• Utilize knowledge of the AWS cloud environment, Python backend and TypeScript front-end

Requirements

• 3 years of frontend development experience
• Bachelor's Degree (3 years of additional experience is acceptable in lieu of a degree)
• Experience using modern techniques and frameworks (e.g., HTML5, CSS3, Responsive Design)
• Experience with JavaScript development using modern standards as well as applicable tools, frameworks and libraries
• Understanding of Section 508 compliance and WCAG standards
• Experience with accessibility testing tools (automated and manual)
• Capable of consuming RESTful APIs
• Experience using agile methodologies
• Experience with version control systems
• Experience creating web layouts from static images and views and templates in full-stack frameworks

Travel Requirements

This is a remote position; however, occasional travel may be required based on project needs, client meetings, team collaboration events, or training sessions. Travel is expected to be less than 10% and will be communicated in advance whenever possible.

EEO Statement

Aretum is committed to fostering a workplace rooted in excellence, integrity, and equal opportunity for all. We adhere to merit-based hiring practices, ensuring that all employment decisions are made based on qualifications, skills, and ability to perform the job, without preference or consideration of factors unrelated to job performance. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Aretum complies with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws. We are proud to support our nation's veterans and military families, providing career opportunities that honor their service and experience.

Sponsorship

If you require reasonable accommodation during the hiring process due to a disability, please contact hr@aretum.com for assistance.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retail Retirement Plan (401k)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long-Term Disability
• Training & Development