Front-End Software Engineer

Description

You will help build modern web applications for national security customers, working on mission systems where operators handle large volumes of data and often must act quickly.

The role covers the front end: user-facing applications and interfaces that are clear, responsive, scalable and secure.

Responsibilities

• Build, extend and maintain front-end web applications that support mission systems.
• Create interactive, responsive interfaces with tools such as Vue.js, Cesium, AG-Grid, HTML5 Canvas, Websocket and TypeScript.
• Work with systems engineers, UI/UX designers and mission partners to deliver technical solutions that matter to the mission.
• Find and fix front-end performance and usability problems alongside other teams.
• Connect front-end applications to backend services and RESTful APIs.
• Take part in demonstrations and user sessions to confirm the solutions meet mission needs.

Requirements

• Must have: an active TS/SCI clearance, or the ability to obtain a CI Poly.
• Must have: a bachelor's degree in software engineering, computer science, electrical engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Must have: experience building front-end web applications in JavaScript or TypeScript with a modern framework such as Vue.js, React or Angular.
• Must have: experience connecting front-end applications to RESTful APIs and backend services.
• Must have: experience working in collaborative, cross-functional engineering teams.
• Nice to have: familiarity with AG-Grid, Cesium, HTML5 Canvas, Websocket, Keycloak and Elasticsearch/Kibana.
• Nice to have: experience with back-end technologies such as Java and Spring Boot.
• Nice to have: experience with Docker, Kubernetes and ArgoCD.
• Nice to have: knowledge of UI/UX design principles and accessibility and usability best practices.
• Nice to have: experience with AWS or other cloud environments.
• Nice to have: experience with CI/CD pipelines.
• Nice to have: experience supporting mission systems or national security customers.

Conditions

Virginia pay range: $165,000 to $235,000 USD.

Pay depends on factors such as location, federal contract labor category, wage rates, prior experience, skills, education and certifications.

The company aims for a workplace where employees can keep a healthy work-life balance.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage.
• Health Savings Account with a company contribution.
• Annual paid time off and paid holidays.
• Paid parental leave.
• 401k with a generous company match.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Award programs.
• Company-sponsored events.