Summary

This position is open only to Internal King County’s Department of Information Technology (KCIT) employees. Only current KCIT employees will be considered.

We’re looking for a seasoned and passionate Front-End Developer to join Digital Experience Team. As a Front-End Developer, you'll build out compelling experiences that benefit the 2 million residents of King County.

The ideal candidate will have demonstrated analytical skills, enjoy working collaboratively, a dedication to quality, and be up on the latest coding practices. They will also possess a deep knowledge of front-end languages and frameworks, as well as a an understanding of UX methods and deliverables.

King County Department of Information Technology (KCIT) King County is committed to being the best-run government in the nation, and King County Information Technology (KCIT) is helping lead that transformation. KCIT harnesses the power of technology to modernize operations, advance digital equity and social justice, and deliver innovative solutions that engage, empower, and serve our residents, businesses, and community partners.

Recognized by the National Association of Counties (NACo) for excellence in vision, strategy, innovation, and collaboration, KCIT is focused on delivering smart, secure, and customer-centered technology services that strengthen county operations and support thriving, resilient communities.

As the technology business partner to all 18 County departments, KCIT provides the foundational systems and services that power many of the region’s most essential functions. We work side-by-side with our partners to design and deliver technology solutions that enhance customer experience and advance King County’s mission. Learn more about KCIT at: http://kingcounty.gov/depts/it.aspx.

Job Duties

Build responsive, accessible user interfaces from UX designs, wireframes, and prototypes
Partner with UX/UI designers to provide technical feedback and help refine design solutions
Create reusable and scalable UI components aligned with County design standards and current front-end practices
Develop front-end applications that integrate with backend services through APIs (REST or GraphQL)
Participate in technical design discussions and contribute to solution documentation
Collaborate with Agile product teams alongside designers, backend developers, and product owners
Maintain and improve CI/CD workflows for building, testing, and deploying front-end applications
Ensure applications meet accessibility (WCAG), performance, security, and cross-browser compatibility standards
Other duties as assigned

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

7+ years of professional front-end development experience
Deep expertise in HTML5, CSS3, SASS, and modern JavaScript (ES6+)
Experience with modern JavaScript frameworks such as React or Angular
Experience integrating REST or GraphQL APIs
Strong understanding of responsive design and mobile-first development
Experience working with Git-based version control and CI/CD workflows
Knowledge of web accessibility standards (WCAG) and experience building accessible interfaces
Experience working within Agile or iterative product development environments

Additional qualifications that are highly desired

Experience working with Sitecore CMS
Familiarity with C# and .NET environments
Experience building or contributing to design systems or reusable component libraries (Storybook)
Experience using AI-assisted development tools (Copilot, ChatGPT, Cursor)
Experience with Node.js-based front-end tooling (npm, Yarn, Vite, Webpack)
Experience working in government or public-sector digital services

Supplemental Information

Hybrid Work: KCIT works in a hybrid model, with days in the office as well as telecommuting. The ratio of remote to onsite work will be dependent on business needs and is subject to change. The primary onsite location is the King Street Center, 201 S Jackson St, Seattle, WA 98104.

Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.

King County has a robust collection of tools and resources to support working remotely. The individual selected for this opportunity will join an innovative and progressive team that is redefining how we work as we transition to the department's hybrid environment. Employees will be provided with a County-issued laptop and must maintain a home workspace with an internet connection where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours.

Classification: IT Engineer-Principal - 741401

Union: This position is represented by Protec17: Information Technology

Work Schedule: The normal work week for this position is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This position is FLSA Exempt and is not eligible for overtime pay.

Forbes named King County as one of Washington State's best employers.

Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.

King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer

No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.

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Are you ready to APPLY?

This position is open to internal King County Department of Information Technology employees only.

Required Application Materials

Please click the apply button to complete an online applicant profile and attach your resume including all relevant experience

For more information, please contact Shannon Hoeper @ shoeper@kingcounty.gov or 206-263-6957.

Benefits

King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:

Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage options: King County provides eligible employees with options, so they can decide what’s best for themselves and their eligible dependents
Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents
Retirement: eligible King County employees may participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan
Transportation program and ORCA transit pass
12 paid holidays each year plus two personal holidays
Generous vacation and paid sick leave
Paid parental, family and medical, and volunteer leaves
Flexible Spending Account
Wellness programs
Onsite activity centers
Employee Giving Program
Employee assistance programs
Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
Training and career development programs

For additional information about employee benefits, visit our Benefits, Payroll, and Retirement Page.

This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails.

NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position. Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.

For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.

01

Are you a current King County Department of Information Technology (KCT) employee?

02

How many years of professional front-end development experience do you have? (Please note that this must be supported in your application/resume)

Seven or more years
Six years but less than seven years
Five years but less than six years
Four years bur less than five years
Three years but less than four years
Two years but less than three years
One year but less than two years
None, but willing to learn

03

Are you applying to this position as an eligible Priority Placement Program Participant who is a current or previous King County Employee impacted by layoff? AND Is this position the same or lower percentage of full-time when compared to the position held at the point of the notification of layoff? AND Do you possess the skills and abilities to qualify for this position?

Yes, I was given a layoff notice from my Career Service role at King County and I am within two years of the effective date of my layoff. Additionally, the position I was laid off from was the same or a higher percentage of FT status when compared to this one.
No.

04

If you answered yes to the question above and you are applying for this position as a Priority Placement Participant, to be considered, you must provide the following three pieces of information in the space provided: 1. The title you held when you received your layoff notice 2. The department you worked in 3. The effective date of your layoff

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