UI Developer

Do you want to make a dent in improving how our nation uses data for better decision-making? Do you have a passion for solving some of the toughest challenges and pushing the boundaries of leading-edge technologies? At MetroStar, we are transforming how data can be discovered, accessed, and consumed for public good.

As a UI Developer, you’ll work with a team of highly talented and passionate individuals to design, develop and operate an enterprise-wide data dissemination platform for one of the largest data agencies in the nation. If you want to join a company that is fanatically obsessed with creating value of our people and clients, we want you to work for MetroStar!

MetroStar’s inclusive community and unique culture have garnered us numerous awards including this year’s recipient of IDG’s Insider Pro and Computerworld’s 2021 Best Places to Work in IT award, which recognizes IT companies with outstanding workplaces and cultures for technology professionals. This year marks the tenth year of MetroStar receiving this prominent award.  In addition to this, we have also been awarded Inc Magazine’s Best Places to Work, Washington Post’s Top Workplaces, and Computerworld’ Best Places to Work (8x awardee).

Don’t meet every single Must Have?  Studies have shown that women, people of color and the LGBTQ+ community are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification.  At MetroStar we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic culture, so if you’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to go ahead and apply.  We pride ourselves on making great matches, and you may be the perfect match for this role or another one we have. Best of luck! – The MetroStar People & Culture Team

You're a great fit if you:

• You use HTML5, CSS3, and modern JavaScript frameworks to develop interactive and responsive interfaces for use across platforms, devices, and browsers
• You can analyze requirements, design, build and test system components or amendments.
• You enjoy hand coding standards-based, accessible code (that is 508 compliant, W3C accessible)
• You can coordinate and break down features

You'll love our opportunity if you have: (This is the stuff you MUST have to be a fit)

• 3+ years of experience developing, configuring, and implementing modern web-based applications using:
• Web markup including HTML5 and CSS3
• JavaScript libraries and frameworks such as VUE
• Knowledge of front-end frameworks such as Bourbon, Bootstrap
• Experience using Mapbox
• An understanding of APIs and web services for consuming JSON
• Experience writing UI centric unit tests using Jest or similar frameworks
• Knowledge of Object-Oriented design principles and design patterns
• Expertise integrating pattern libraries
• Expertise using GIT, Jira
• Detailed-oriented and have problem-solving skills
• A Bachelor’s Degree
• The ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance 

We'll REALLY love it if you have: (This is the bonus stuff that makes you stand out)

• Good understanding of asynchronous requests and AJAX
• Passionate about UI technology trends as they relate to digital platforms (Material Design, iOS, Responsive web)
• Worked as part of an Agile cross-functional team
• Create custom CSS transitions and animations
• Create mobile responsive layouts
• Familiarity with how web applications are deployed via automated pipelines and cloud environments

What your day will look like:

• You’ll collaborate with clients, users, and teams to develop the front-end UI
• You help the team decompose user stories into tasks
• You’ll test, merge and commit code for the team

The Admin Stuff:  In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

The Legal Stuff:  MetroStar Systems is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of MetroStar Systems.