Front-End Software Developer (TS/SCI Cleared)

Medium; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits package

Collaborative engineering environment

Long-term program stability

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking a Front-End Software Engineer to contribute to national security programs. The ideal candidate has 2-10 years of experience in software development and strong skills in JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3. Responsibilities include designing and developing user-focused web applications and collaborating with cross-functional teams. A competitive salary between $120,000 and $155,000 is offered along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 2–10 years of professional software development experience.
• Active TS/SCI Clearance required.
• Familiarity with integrating front-end applications with backend services.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain responsive, user-focused web applications.
• Translate UI/UX design wireframes into high-quality, maintainable code.
• Optimize applications for maximum speed, performance, and accessibility.

Skills

JavaScript

HTML5

CSS3

React

Agile/Scrum

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Tools

Git

Job description

Position Title: Front-End Software Engineer

Location: On-Site

Clearance: Active TS/SCI Required

Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire

Position Overview

We are seeking a talented and mission-driven Front-End Software Engineer to support high-impact national security programs. This role requires an active TS/SCI clearance and offers the opportunity to build intuitive, scalable, and secure user interfaces for mission-critical systems.

The ideal candidate is passionate about modern front-end technologies, user experience, and delivering performant applications in secure, complex environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain responsive, user-focused web applications
• Translate UI/UX design wireframes into high-quality, maintainable code
• Build reusable components and front-end libraries for scalable development
• Optimize applications for maximum speed, performance, and accessibility
• Integrate front-end interfaces with APIs and backend services
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to best practices and coding standards
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including backend engineers, data engineers, and mission stakeholders
• Support deployment and troubleshooting within secure environments

Required Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI Clearance
• 2–10 years of professional software development experience
• Strong proficiency in JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3
• Experience with modern JavaScript frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs and integrating front-end applications with backend services
• Experience using Git and working in Agile/Scrum environments
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting geospatial, intelligence, or mission-focused systems
• Familiarity working within IC environments or agencies
• Experience developing data visualization or geospatial web applications
• Knowledge of GIS concepts, mapping libraries (e.g., Leaflet, OpenLayers, Mapbox), or geospatial data formats
• Exposure to cloud environments such as AWS or Azure

What We Offer

• The opportunity to support critical national security missions
• Collaborative and highly technical engineering environment
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
• Long-term program stability

$120,000 - $155,000 a year