Job Description
Mid-Level Frontend Developer – State of Maryland Program
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Role Overview
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The Mid-Level Frontend Developer supports the development and enhancement of a State of Maryland web experience. This role focuses on building accessible, responsive web components and contributing to the logged-out site and design system. The developer works collaboratively with design, product, and engineering teams to deliver high-quality, user-centered solutions.
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Key Responsibilities
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· Build and maintain reusable web components that support a State of Maryland website
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· Implement UI enhancements that improve usability, performance, and accessibility
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· Troubleshoot and resolve frontend defects with minimal oversight
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· Apply consistent styling and contribute to scalable frontend patterns
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· Develop responsive, accessible interfaces using modern HTML and CSS
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· Contribute to the logged-out site built with Eleventy and Decap CMS
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· Support the evolution of the Maryland Web Design System (MDWDS), extending the U.S. Web Design System (USWDS)
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· Participate in accessibility audits and implement remediation fixes
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· Collaborate with designers, product managers, and engineers to translate requirements into working solutions
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· Contribute to component documentation and support knowledge sharing across the team
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Required Technical Skills
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· Solid foundation in JavaScript and modern frontend development practices
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· Experience with a modern JavaScript framework such as Svelte, Vue, or Ember
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· Strong proficiency in modern HTML and CSS, including responsive design
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· Experience using modern CSS features and best practices (within the past ~3 years)
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· Experience building or working with custom elements / web components (e.g., Lit, StencilJS, or similar)
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Preferred Qualifications
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· Experience with Ruby on Rails
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· Experience contributing to or maintaining a design system or component library
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· Familiarity with Eleventy (11ty) and/or Decap CMS
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· Experience implementing accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG)
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· Familiarity with the U.S. Web Design System (USWDS) or similar government design standards
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Level Expectations (Mid-Level)
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· Works independently on well-defined tasks and components
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· Requires minimal guidance for implementation but seeks input on complex decisions
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· Contributes to team discussions and proposes practical frontend solutions
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· Balances quality, accessibility, and delivery timelines effectively