Software Engineer - Front End

Summary

Join Skyward, a people-centered business with a civic tech mission, as a Software Engineer specializing in front-end development. You will be part of a team supporting the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) in modernizing enterprise systems. Responsibilities include designing and developing high-quality user interfaces, collaborating with UX designers, optimizing applications, integrating APIs, and contributing to design system development. You will champion front-end testing and stay current with evolving technologies. Skyward offers a collaborative and inclusive work environment with competitive compensation and benefits.

Requirements

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity and knowledge of DevOps / DevTestOps / DevSecOps best practices
• Familiarity with cloud services (AWS, Azure) and their deployment architectures

Benefits

• 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
• 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