Front-End Developer (Mid) TS/SCI

Amentum; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Retirement benefits including 401(k) matching

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Tax-saving options

Disability and life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

PAE Government Services Inc. is looking for a Front-End Developer in Arlington, VA, to develop a modern web platform for government workflows. The role entails working with front-end frameworks, optimizing applications, and ensuring code quality.

Applicants should have 5–8 years of front-end development experience, proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and TypeScript, and familiarity with AWS. The compensation range is between $130,000 and $145,000 annually.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of experience in front-end development.
• Strong attention to detail and passion for clean code.
• Experience in Agile development environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain scalable web applications using modern front-end frameworks.
• Collaborate with UX/UI and back-end developers.
• Ensure cross-browser compatibility and maintain code quality.

Skills

HTML5

CSS3

JavaScript

TypeScript

Angular

React

Vue.js

RESTful APIs

Version control (Git)

Agile development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in information systems engineering, computer science, engineering, business, or related field

Tools

AWS

PostgreSQL

GitLab

Terraform

Splunk

HashiCorp Vault

JIRA

Jenkins

Ansible

Job description

Overview

Amentum is seeking a Front‑End Developer to join our team in Arlington, VA. The role supports a DoW Special Programs customer, developing a modern web‑based platform in AWS GovCloud that consolidates critical government workflows, automates data management, and enforces role‑based access control and multi‑level security.

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday, 8‑hour days onsite. Flexibility within a 2‑week pay period to accrue up to 80 hours.

Essential Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain scalable, high‑performance web applications using modern front‑end frameworks.
• Collaborate with UX/UI and back‑end developers to deliver seamless user experiences.
• Translate design mockups and wireframes into clean, efficient code.
• Optimize applications for maximum speed, scalability, and accessibility.
• Implement responsive designs that work across devices and screen sizes.
• Ensure cross‑browser compatibility and maintain code quality through testing and reviews.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and propose improvements to existing systems.

Physical and Mental Demands

Office environment with no unusual hazards; occasional lifting up to 50 pounds; constant sitting, use of sight, speech, and hearing; constant mental alertness; planning and organizing skills required; ability to work under deadlines.

Minimum Requirements

• 5–8 years of experience in front‑end development.
• Proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and TypeScript.
• Experience with Angular, React, or Vue.js.
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs and asynchronous request handling.
• Understanding of version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Strong attention to detail and a passion for clean, maintainable code.
• Exposure to Agile development environments.

Security Clearance

TS/SCI clearance required. Must have an active DoD TS/SCI clearance adjudicated in the last 5 years or designated CE and ability to obtain and maintain special accesses.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in information systems engineering, computer science, engineering, business, or related field. If degree absent, additional experience may be considered.

Certifications

• Required: AWS Solutions Architect – Associate (minimum); Professional preferred.
• Professional: AWS SysOps Administrator – Associate or AWS DevOps Engineer – Professional.
• Security+ CE.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting DoW ATO or FedRAMP authorization.
• Familiarity with DISA STIG compliance.
• Experience operating PostgreSQL on Amazon RDS, including patching and backup/restore.
• Experience with Keycloak or equivalent OIDC/SAML identity provider integration in GovCloud.
• Experience with Git, GitLab, Terraform, Splunk, HashiCorp Vault, JIRA, Jenkins, Ansible.
• AWS GovCloud, Microsoft Windows Server, and Linux.
• Associate level or above AWS certification.
• Preferred: AWS Security – Specialty, ITIL Foundation.

Compensation

$130,000 – $145,000. Compensation range is a good‑faith estimate and may vary based on responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, and applicable laws.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Retirement benefits including 401(k) matching.
• Educational reimbursement.
• Parental leave.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Tax‑saving options.
• Disability and life insurance.
• Pet insurance.

EEO Statement

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class. Amentum is an equal‑opportunity employer.