Front-End Software Engineer (3075)

Secure Your Future with SEPTA – A Leader in Transportation!

The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) is the sixth-largest transportation system in the U.S., connecting communities across a 2,200-square-mile service region . SEPTA is at the forefront of innovation in the transit industry, ensuring reliable and efficient services while driving economic growth in the Philadelphia region .

Only candidates who are authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship, will be accepted at this time.

We are proud to be recognized as :

2023 FORBES Best in State Employer

Philadelphia Employer of Choice for 2024

We are seeking to hire candidates for our Front-End Software Engineer (3075).

Opening Date: 08/18/2026

Closing Date: 08/25/2026

Job Grade: SAM 38

Salary Range: $73,164.00-$91,442.00

OVERALL DESCRIPTION

We are seeking a talented Front-End Software Engineer to design, build, and maintain high-quality user interfaces for our web applications. In this role, you will bridge the gap between design and technical implementation, taking wireframes and translating them into responsive, interactive, and performant code. You will collaborate closely with our backend team to consume RESTful APIs and ensure a seamless, asynchronous end-user experience.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Develop Us: Build robust and reusable UI components using modern frontend frameworks like Angular, React, or Vue.
2. Style Interfaces: Craft highly responsive and pixel-perfect layouts using utility-first or component-based CSS frameworks such as Tailwind CSS or Bootstrap.
3. Design Collaboration: Work directly from Figma design files to accurately extract asset specs, layout variables, and interactive prototypes.
4. Inclusive Engineering: Build and maintain web applications that comply with web accessibility (WCAG) standards to ensure an inclusive user experience.
5. Data Integration: Connect client-side applications to complex data layers by consuming both standard RESTful APIs and flexible GraphQL endpoints.
6. Optimize Performance: Ensure web applications are highly optimized for maximum speed, scalability, and cross-browser compatibility.
7. Collaborate Daily: Partner with UI/UX designers and backend developers (utilizing environments like Laravel, Node.js, or similar architectures) to scope and refine new application features.
8. Ensure Code Quality: Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code while executing unit tests to ensure stability.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• B.A. or B.S. Degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field and three (3) to five (5) years of software engineering experience. .
• An equivalent combination of experience and education (i.e., two (2) years of related experience, equating to one (1) year of formal post high school education) may be considered in lieu of the above requirement.
• Core Languages: Strong proficiency in core web technologies including JavaScript (ES6+), TypeScript, HTML5, and CSS3.
• Frontend Frameworks: 2+ years of production experience with Angular (v14+) or adjacent frameworks like React or Vue.js.
• CSS Ecosystem: Expert-level knowledge of utility/responsive frameworks like Tailwind CSS or Bootstrap, along with CSS preprocessors like SASS/SCSS.
• Asynchronous Integration: Deep understanding of handling asynchronous requests, data serialization, and state tracking (e.g., via RxJS, NgRx, Axios, or native Fetch).
• Backend Awareness: Direct experience interacting with standard RESTful structures typically served by frameworks like Laravel, Express, or Django.
• Design System Workflows: Direct experience working with Figma or similar (inspecting layouts, exporting assets, and understanding design systems).
• Accessibility Compliance: Strong understanding of semantic HTML, ARIA attributes, and testing for WCAG 2.1 AA compliance.
• Version Control: Proficient handling of code management workflows via Git and platform ecosystems like GitHub or GitLab.
• This role requires 100% on-site work in Philadelphia, PA.

IDEAL QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Familiarity with the Laravel ecosystem (e.g., Blade templating, Vite configuration, or Inertia.js integration models).
• Experience with frontend automated testing suites using tools like Jest, Cypress, or Jasmine.
• Knowledge of web accessibility compliance rules based on WCAG standards.
• Accessibility Compliance: Strong understanding of semantic HTML, ARIA attributes, and testing for WCAG 2.1 AA compliance.

Why Join Our Team? Enjoy Outstanding Benefits!

✅ Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage – Medical, prescription, dental, and vision plans with little to no employee premiums.

✅ Retirement Security – Participate in a Defined Benefit Pension Plan and a 457B Deferred Compensation Plan to build your financial future.

✅ Work-Life Balance – Enjoy paid parental leave, generous vacation time, and paid holidays to recharge and spend time with loved ones.

✅ Employee Wellness – Access wellness programs and resources to support your physical, mental, and emotional well-being.

✅ Invest in Your Growth – We offer tuition reimbursement to support your education and career advancement.

✅ Student Loan Assistance – Our positions qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, helping you manage and reduce student debt.

✅ Free Travel Perks – Receive a FREE SEPTA Transportation Pass, giving you unlimited access to all SEPTA services!

Join us and take advantage of these incredible benefits while making a difference in your community!

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SEPTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

SEPTA 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.