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.

What you'll be doing:

• 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

What you’ll bring:

• 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

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

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

At Oddball, we may use AI-assisted tools as part of our recruitment process to help review applications, verify applicant information, and identify potentially fraudulent submissions. These tools support our recruiting team in maintaining a fair and secure hiring process. AI-generated findings are reviewed by our recruiting team and are not used as the sole basis for hiring decisions.

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: $100,000 – $130,000