Mid-Level Frontend Developer

Mid-Level Frontend Developer – State of Maryland Program

Role Overview

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.

Key Responsibilities

· Build and maintain reusable web components that support a State of Maryland website

· Implement UI enhancements that improve usability, performance, and accessibility

· Troubleshoot and resolve frontend defects with minimal oversight

· Apply consistent styling and contribute to scalable frontend patterns

· Develop responsive, accessible interfaces using modern HTML and CSS

· Contribute to the logged-out site built with Eleventy and Decap CMS

· Support the evolution of the Maryland Web Design System (MDWDS), extending the U.S. Web Design System (USWDS)

· Participate in accessibility audits and implement remediation fixes

· Collaborate with designers, product managers, and engineers to translate requirements into working solutions

· Contribute to component documentation and support knowledge sharing across the team

Required Technical Skills

· Solid foundation in JavaScript and modern frontend development practices

· Experience with a modern JavaScript framework such as Svelte, Vue, or Ember

· Strong proficiency in modern HTML and CSS, including responsive design

· Experience using modern CSS features and best practices (within the past ~3 years)

· Experience building or working with custom elements / web components (e.g., Lit , StencilJS, or similar)

Preferred Qualifications

· Experience with Ruby on Rails

· Experience contributing to or maintaining a design system or component library

· Familiarity with Eleventy (11ty) and/or Decap CMS

· Experience implementing accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG)

· Familiarity with the U.S. Web Design System (USWDS) or similar government design standards

Level Expectations (Mid-Level)

· Works independently on well-defined tasks and components

· Requires minimal guidance for implementation but seeks input on complex decisions

· Contributes to team discussions and proposes practical frontend solutions

· Balances quality, accessibility, and delivery timelines effectively