Web Developer

Summary

Quotient, Inc., a Virtual Technologies Group company, provides customized information technology solutions including systems integration, software development, cybersecurity, project management, and operational support. The Mid-Level Web Developer will build and maintain accessible, responsive digital experiences for Smithsonian collections and research, integrate front-end interfaces with CMS platforms and APIs, and collaborate with Agile teams on testing, optimization, and delivery.

Responsibilities

• Write clean, modular, and well-documented code to build responsive web applications and interactive features
• Implement strict Section 508 and WCAG 2.1 AA compliance standards across all digital products—ensuring historical and cultural resources are accessible to everyone
• Connect front-end interfaces with CMS platforms (e.g., Drupal) and consume RESTful APIs to display rich media, collection data, and search interfaces
• Work closely with cross-functional Agile teams, actively participating in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospective meetings
• Conduct peer code reviews, write unit tests, and troubleshoot cross-browser/cross-platform rendering issues
• Improve application performance for speed and scalability, keeping in mind the high-traffic nature of Smithsonian digital properties

Skills

• **College Graduates Encouraged To Apply**
• **Experience:** 1 to 3 years of professional experience in front-end or full-stack web development
• **Core Web Technologies:** Deep proficiency in HTML5, CSS3 (including preprocessors like Sass), and vanilla JavaScript
• **Modern Frameworks:** Strong professional experience with at least one modern JavaScript framework (React, Vue, or Angular)
• **Content Management:** Experience building and theming components for enterprise CMS environments (Drupal experience is highly preferred)
• **Accessibility Expert:** Demonstrated experience building highly accessible websites (Section 508 / WCAG compliance) and using screen readers/testing tools
• **Version Control:** Strong grasp of Git workflows (branching, merging, pull requests)
• **Clear Communicator:** Ability to translate technical constraints and opportunities to non-technical museum stakeholders
• * Prior experience working as a federal contractor or supporting cultural institutions/museums
• * Familiarity with cloud environments (AWS or Azure) and CI/CD pipelines
• * Experience handling complex, high-resolution media rendering and interactive maps/timelines

Qualifications

Must Haves

• **College Graduates Encouraged To Apply**
• **Experience:** 1 to 3 years of professional experience in front-end or full-stack web development
• **Core Web Technologies:** Deep proficiency in HTML5, CSS3 (including preprocessors like Sass), and vanilla JavaScript
• **Modern Frameworks:** Strong professional experience with at least one modern JavaScript framework (React, Vue, or Angular)
• **Content Management:** Experience building and theming components for enterprise CMS environments (Drupal experience is highly preferred)
• **Accessibility Expert:** Demonstrated experience building highly accessible websites (Section 508 / WCAG compliance) and using screen readers/testing tools
• **Version Control:** Strong grasp of Git workflows (branching, merging, pull requests)
• **Clear Communicator:** Ability to translate technical constraints and opportunities to non-technical museum stakeholders

Nice to Haves

• * Prior experience working as a federal contractor or supporting cultural institutions/museums
• * Familiarity with cloud environments (AWS or Azure) and CI/CD pipelines
• * Experience handling complex, high-resolution media rendering and interactive maps/timelines

Benefits

• Remote work in the D.C. area, with occasional on-site work bi-annually
• Growth and opportunity for the team