Front-End Web Developer

About Arcticom, LLC

Offering a broad range of information technology solutions, Arcticom, LLC provides network and systems administration, enterprise architecture and resource planning, certification and accreditation, software design, programming, maintenance of telecommunications and land mobile radio equipment and systems, help desk support and IT transformation services among other services.

Arcticom offers impressive performance that is routinely recognized with exceptional ratings and commendations tied to installation successes. Satisfied Bering Straits Native Corporation (BSNC) family customers include the U.S. Air Force, Army, Navy, Coast Guard, the Departments of State, Justice, Commerce, Agriculture, Interior, Homeland Security, the General Services Administration, the Defense Logistics Agency and the U.S Census Bureau.

About this position: Front-End Web Developer in Suitland, MD

The Essential Duties and Responsibilities are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed for this position and are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. Other duties may be assigned. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Applicants will be notified via email or phone within ten business days regarding application status.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Developing and maintaining web applications using JavaScript-based frameworks, particularly Angular (including Angular Material UI).
• While primarily a front-end role, some experience with server-side frameworks, particularly Java and JSP, is preferred as you'll occasionally overlap and back up our Senior Java Developer.
• Designing applications and refactoring code for optimal design, performance, modularization, and to eliminate redundancies. 
• Commitment to code security and integrity, utilizing tools like GitHub code scanning and CodeQL to identify and remediate vulnerabilities.

Required (Minimum Necessary) Qualifications

• Education Requirements: A bachelor’s degree is required
• Level of Experience Requirements: -5 years of experience in Front-End Web Development
• Ability to work independently with minimal oversight.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics

• Strong experience developing and maintaining web applications using JavaScript-based frameworks, particularly Angular (including Angular Material UI). Familiarity with other frameworks, such as React and Vue, is a plus.
• Experience with Docker (or similar) for local development, testing, and deployment to various application environments.
• Experience developing and maintaining applications in cloud environments, whether on Virtual Machines (VMs) or in containerized clusters.
• Experience with DevOps best practices, including:
• • Writing and maintaining code using GitHub, including familiarity with branching strategies (e.g., GitFlow), release management, rebasing, and maintaining clean commit history.
  • Working with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins or GitHub Actions) to create and maintain automated build and deployment processes

• Solid understanding of JavaScript, HTML, CSS, jQuery, and Bootstrap. 

• Experience with service-oriented architecture and microservices, especially working with RESTful API services. You'll architect applications and refactor code for optimal design, performance, modularization, and to eliminate redundancies. 
• Familiarity with Node.js applications and managing packages using npm. 

• Knowledge of organizational procedures and workflows – understanding how work moves through a company.

• Basic knowledge of relevant technologies or tools – e.g., Microsoft 365, communication platforms, or industry‑standard software.

• Knowledge of customer service practices – principles of providing quality service and managing inquiries professionally.

• Knowledge of data privacy and confidentiality principles – awareness of proper handling of sensitive information.

• Communication skills (written and verbal) – ability to convey information clearly and professionally.

• Time management and prioritization – balancing multiple tasks and meeting deadlines.

• Problem‑solving and critical thinking – analyzing issues and selecting appropriate solutions.

• Interpersonal and teamwork skills – building rapport and collaborating effectively with others.

• Attention to detail – producing accurate, error‑free work.

Preferred

• Experience in a Cloud environment, specifically AWS.

Necessary Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this role. Employees must always maintain a constant state of mental alertness. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for bending, stooping, sitting, walking or standing for prolonged periods of time; most of time is spent sitting in a comfortable position with frequent opportunity to move about.

Work Environment

The work environmental characteristics described here are representative of those that must be borne by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the role. Employees must always maintain a constant state of situational awareness. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The job is performed in an office setting with exposure to computer screens and requires extensive use of a computer, keyboard, mouse, and multi-line telephone system. The work described herein is primarily in a modern office setting. Occasional travel may be required.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This position will not have supervisory responsibilities.

DOT Covered/Safety-Sensitive Role Requirements

• This position is not subject to federal requirements regarding Department of Transportation “safety-sensitive” functions.

Additional Qualifying Factors

As a condition of employment, you will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening and have acceptable background check results. If applicable to the contract, you must also obtain and maintain the appropriate clearance levels required and must also be able to obtain access to military installations.

Shareholder Preference

BSNC gives hiring, promotion, training, and retention preference to BSNC shareholders, shareholder descendants and shareholder spouses who meet the minimum qualifications for the job.

Bering Straits Native Corporation is an equal opportunity employer.All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any status protected by state or federal law, or any other basis prohibited by law.