Barbados Hybrid Contract

GovTech Barbados is hiring a Front-End Developer (UI/design system) – Contract

About the Role

We're building the foundation for better digital services in the public sector and need a frontend developer to help set the standard. You'll play a key role in crafting intuitive, accessible interfaces and establishing frontend practices that scale across government services.

What You'll Do

  • Develop responsive, accessible user interfaces using modern component-based frameworks
  • Collaborate with designers to turn concepts into functional, user-focused features
  • Design and maintain reusable UI components and design patterns
  • Help define coding standards, documentation practices, and CI/CD workflows
  • Write clear technical documentation and support knowledge sharing across teams
  • Iterate on interfaces based on user feedback and accessibility requirements

What We're Looking For

  • Proven experience building user-centred digital services with accessible code (WCAG)
  • Strong skills in React, Vue, or similar component-driven frameworks
  • Experience working in agile, multidisciplinary environments
  • Familiarity with design systems and shared codebases across multiple services
  • Ability to document work clearly and support team growth

Preferred Experience

  • Work within government or complex public sector environments
  • Contributing to or maintaining design systems
  • Mentoring peers and promoting best practices
  • Thoughtful use of AI tools to improve development workflows and service delivery

Work Environment

This is a hybrid role based in Barbados, with flexibility for remote work. We value clean, maintainable code and user-first design. You'll help shape how technology is delivered from the ground up, with room to influence long-term practices. The initial contract is for one year, with potential for extension based on performance and need.

Compensation is aligned with experience and responsibility level. This role offers meaningful impact, professional growth, and the chance to model effective digital delivery for the public good.

Required Skills
ReactVueComponent-based front-end frameworksCI/CD pipelinesDesign systemsWCAG-compliant codeUser-centred designAccessibility (WCAG)Agile methodologyFrontend developmentCode quality standardsDigital services ReactVueComponent-based front-end frameworksCI/CD pipelinesDesign systemsWCAG-compliant codeUser-centred designAccessibility (WCAG)Agile methodologyFrontend developmentCode quality standardsDigital services
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GovTech Barbados
GovTech Barbados builds and delivers digital services for the public sector in Barbados, aiming to improve citizen experiences through modern, accessible, and user-centred technology solutions.
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Posted 10 hours ago