Senior Next.JS/React Engineer

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About Us:

Bixal is a consulting company based in Fairfax, VA, working alongside governments and organizations to help them deliver better services and experiences to the communities they serve. Using evidence-based knowledge and technology, Bixal empowers clients to deliver on their missions more effectively by fostering a culture of learning and continuous improvement.

This role can work remotely from anywhere in the USA. You must be legally authorized to work in the US. Bixal does not provide visa sponsorship.

What Will You Do?

As a member of our tech team, you will work collaboratively with Bixal team members and various stakeholders to design and redesign top notch websites for our clients. Your thirst for continuous learning and professional development is rivaled by your Drupal knowledge. Bixal is focused on leaving the world a better place as a result of the work we're doing. If you'd like to use your coding powers for good, then you should join our team.

To be considered for this position you must submit your resume and examples of your prior work portfolio with at least 2 professional, real-world applications where you can share some of the code you worked on and you can talk about your implementation.

Call for resumes

This is a call for resumes as we are screening candidates for an upcoming opportunity to support one of our most esteemed federal clients.

Responsibilities

• Architect and implement technology solutions, using JavaScript, React, CSS, SASS, and potentially other front-end technologies.
• Ability to create secure data flows and implement redux.
• Collaborate with other practice areas (UX/UI, Content, Delivery, etc.) and the development team to discuss user interface ideas and applications.
• Review system requirements and interface designs
• Write and maintain unit tests for the code you write
• Review pull requests and refactor code to meet best practices and performance standards.
• Develop and implement highly responsive user interface components using React concepts.
• Troubleshoot and debug front end applications.
• Monitor and improve front-end performance.
• Document application changes and updates.
• Create and maintain component libraries.
• Teach, mentor, and build capabilities within the software engineering team.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree, plus at least five years of relevant experience
• Have a portfolio with at least 2 professional, real world applications where you can share some of the code you worked on and you can talk about your implementation.
• In-depth knowledge of JavaScript, CSS, HTML and front-end languages.
• Knowledge of REACT tools including React.js, Webpack, Enzyme, Redux, and Flux.
• Knowledge of performance testing frameworks including Mocha and Jest.
• Experience with browser-based debugging and performance testing software.
• Proactive, attention to detail.
• You must be able to undergo and pass a public trust clearance.

Nice to Have

• Experience working with Content Management Systems as a backend · Experience with other popular frontend JavaScript frameworks e.g., Vue.js, Angular, or Svelte.
• Ability to work in an agile environment.
• Capable of creating component libraries.
• Experience implementing Oauth and other user authentication technologies into front-end applications.
• Experience implementing cybersecurity best practices.
• Familiarity with docker and container-based technologies.

Competitive base salary

Flex hours

Work from home flexibility

401K with matching incentive

Parental Leave

Medical/dental/vision benefits

Flex Spending Account

Company provided short-term disability

Company provided life insurance

Commuter benefits

Generous PTO

11 Paid holidays

Professional development opportunities

New business referral bonus

Please note that candidates selected may undergo a background investigation and, if applicable, meet eligibility requirements for suitability.

Bixal is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. It ensures equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are dedicated to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion within our organization and beyond.