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.
QUALIFICATIONS:
-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.
-This position requires a TS/SCI w/ Full Scope Polygraph to start
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:
-Extensive experience with Angular (or another modern front-end framework such as: React or Vue.js)
-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 KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:
-Experience with SASS or LESS.
-Hands-on experience working with NodeJS, MongoDB
-Familiarity constructing ElasticSearch queries
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.