Software Developer - Front End with Security Clearance

SOFTWARE ENGINEER - FRONT END Chantilly, VA JOB DESCRIPTION The Front-End Software Engineer will design and develop complex new software products, or make significant enhancements to existing software. The ideal candidate is a hands-on developer with significant experience in building modular, reusable components and features. They must have extensive, firsthand technical expertise in a modern front-end framework. They must be at ease working in an Agile environment with little supervision. This person should embody a passion for continuous improvement and innovation. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES • Build reusable components that align with the system design patterns. • Optimize application for maximum speed and scalability. • Participate in team design and code reviews. • Collaborate with a small team of engineers and designers to understand business requirements and user experience goals. • Provide recommendations for continuous improvement. • Provide ongoing maintenance, support, and enhancements in existing systems and platforms. • Troubleshoots complex problems and provides customer support for software systems and application issues. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Electrical or Computer Engineering or a related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical training, or work/military experience. • 8 to 10 years of related software development experience. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS • Extensive experience with Angular • Expert knowledge of Javascript, HTML, and CSS. • Experience designing complex search interfaces. • Experience in optimizing web applications for performance and usability. • Experience with integrating with third part APIs. • Proficient understanding of code versioning tools, such as Git • Experience with Linux operating systems DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS • Experience with SASS or LESS. • Hands-on experience working with NodeJS, MongoDB • Familiarity constructing ElasticSearch queries