Front End Engineer

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’re looking for a Frontend Engineer to join our VA team, building and maintaining the shared components and forms that help VA.gov teams ship consistent, accessible experiences for Veterans.

• →Build and maintain reusable front-end components using React, JavaScript/TypeScript, and web components
• →Extend and improve the VA Design System component library and Forms Library
• →Fix bugs and handle component requests from product teams across VA.gov
• →Write automated tests and Storybook documentation for the components you ship
• →Meet Section 508 and WCAG 2.2 AA accessibility standards in everything you build
• →Work with designers and engineers to turn Figma designs into working, accessible code
• →Use AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot or Claude Code to speed up delivery while keeping quality high
• →Take part in code reviews, sprint planning, and Agile ceremonies

• Hands-on experience with React and JavaScript or TypeScript
• Solid HTML and CSS skills, including accessible, semantic markup
• Understanding of accessibility standards such as WCAG and ARIA
• Experience with design systems, component libraries, or form-heavy applications is a plus
• Familiarity with Stencil, web components, USWDS, or SCSS is a plus
• Familiarity with Storybook and component testing is a plus
• Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools is a plus
• Thrives in a remote, collaborative Agile environment and genuinely enjoys working with designers and engineers
• Communicates clearly and openly, whether in a code review or a conversation with a non-technical teammate

• Performs other related duties as assigned

• 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.

• Bachelor’s Degree