Frontend Engineer (React)

Oddball believes that the best products are built when companies understand and value the things they are working on. We value learning and growth and the ability to make a big impact at a small company. We believe that we can make big changes happen and improve the daily lives of millions of people by bringing quality software to the federal space. 

We are seeking a Frontend Engineer to join the VA Identity team, supporting the modernization of critical Veteran-facing identity and access management systems. This team is focused on developing and updating core functionality that provides access and management for Veterans across the VA.gov ecosystem. As part of the Identity team, you will collaborate with engineers, designers, and product stakeholders to deliver user-centered digital services that improve authentication and access for millions of Veterans.

What You’ll Do:

• Build and maintain responsive, accessible web interfaces using React, JavaScript, Node.js, and related technologies

• Collaborate with designers, engineers, and stakeholders to define requirements and deliver user-centered solutions

• Write, test, and debug clean, maintainable code in an Agile/Scrum environment

• Support continuous integration, testing, and deployment processes in AWS

What you’ll bring:

• Strong experience with modern JavaScript frameworks (React preferred) and building responsive, component-based UIs.

• Proficiency with HTML5, CSS3, and TypeScript, including cross-browser compatibility and performance optimization.

• Familiarity with state management tools such as Redux or similar frameworks.

• Experience consuming and integrating with APIs, especially in high-security or large-scale systems.

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to bridge technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Demonstrated ability to prioritize, manage dependencies, and deliver in complex environments.

• Experience working in Agile development environments.

• Performs other related duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. In alignment with federal contract requirements, certain roles may also require U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a federal background investigation and/or a security clearance.

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree

Benefits:

• Fully remote

• Annual Stipend

• Comprehensive Benefits Package

• Company Match 401(k) plan

• Flexible PTO, Paid Holidays

Oddball is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants based on race, religion, color, disability, medical condition, legally protected genetic information, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), age, veteran status or other legally protected characteristics. Any applicant with a mental or physical disability who requires an accommodation during the application process should contact an Oddball HR representative to request such an accommodation by emailing hr@oddball.io 

Compensation:

At Oddball, it’s important each employee is compensated competitively and fairly. In alignment with state legal requirements. A range for the included position is listed below. Be advised, actual offer details are determined by job category, job location, and candidate skill level.

United States Wage Range: $110,000 – $145,000