Front End Engineer at Oddball

At Oddball, we believe exceptional products are created when organizations genuinely understand and take pride in the work they do.

We foster a culture centered on continuous learning, professional development, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a growing company.

Our mission is to transform the way government services operate by delivering high-quality software solutions that create positive, lasting improvements in the everyday lives of millions of people.

Oddball are seeking a Frontend Engineer to join our VA team, where you will develop, enhance, and maintain shared components and forms that enable VA teams to deliver consistent, accessible, and user-friendly digital experiences for Veterans.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Develop, maintain, and enhance reusable frontend components using React, JavaScript, TypeScript, and web components.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement and expansion of the VA Design System component library and Forms Library.
• Troubleshoot and resolve software defects while responding to component enhancement requests from product teams across VA.gov.
• Create automated tests and comprehensive Storybook documentation for newly developed and updated components.
• Ensure all frontend solutions comply with Section 508 accessibility requirements and WCAG 2.2 AA standards.
• Collaborate with designers and fellow engineers to translate Figma designs into functional, responsive, and accessible interfaces.
• Leverage AI-powered development tools, including GitHub Copilot and Claude Code, to improve productivity and accelerate development without compromising code quality.
• Participate in code reviews, sprint planning sessions, and other Agile development activities.

What You’ll Bring

• Practical experience developing applications with React and JavaScript or TypeScript.
• Strong knowledge of HTML and CSS, including semantic markup and accessibility best practices.
• Understanding of accessibility guidelines and technologies, including WCAG and ARIA.
• Experience working with design systems, reusable component libraries, or applications involving complex forms is an advantage.
• Familiarity with Stencil, web components, the U.S. Web Design System (USWDS), or SCSS is preferred.
• Knowledge of Storybook and automated component testing is beneficial.
• Experience using AI-assisted software development tools is an added advantage.
• Ability to work effectively in a remote, collaborative Agile environment and build productive relationships with designers and engineers.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly and collaborate with both technical and non-technical colleagues.
• Willingness to perform other related responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Depending on the specific federal contract requirements, certain positions may additionally require U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a federal background investigation and/or security clearance.

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree.

Benefits

• Fully remote work arrangement.
• Annual professional or personal development stipend.
• Comprehensive employee benefits package.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions.
• Flexible paid time off (PTO).
• Paid holidays.

Use of AI in Recruitment

Oddball may utilize AI-assisted tools during its recruitment process to support application reviews, verify candidate information, and identify potentially fraudulent submissions.

These tools help maintain an efficient, fair, and secure hiring process.

All AI-generated findings are reviewed by the recruiting team, and automated tools are never used as the sole basis for employment decisions.

Compensation

Oddball is committed to providing fair and competitive compensation based on the position, job location, and individual qualifications.

Actual compensation offers may vary depending on the candidate’s experience, skills, job category, and location, in accordance with applicable state and federal requirements.

United States Salary Range: $100,000 – $130,000 annually.