Front End Software Engineer

Envision Innovative Solutions; Annapolis, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 215,000 - 231,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverstone Enterprise Solutions, an Envision company, is seeking a motivated Front End Software Engineer to join our team in Annapolis Junction, Maryland. The ideal candidate will lead a team of UI developers, translate UX/UI designs into accessible, production-ready interfaces, and mentor junior developers while collaborating with system engineers and product stakeholders to resolve technical problems.

The role requires a strong front-end background and hands-on development across the full

Qualifications

• Twelve (12) years’ experience as a SWE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related discipline; four (4) years of additional SWE experience may substitute for a bachelor’s degree.
• Seven (7) years' experience in Software Database and Repository Interface Development.
• Strong proficiency in modern front-end frameworks (React/Angular/Vue) and standard web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript).
• Full-stack experience with backend development and API design (RESTful/GraphQL).
• Familiarity with version control (Git), CI/CD pipelines, and cloud environments (AWS/Azure/GovCloud a plus).

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of UI/front-end developers with guidance, standards, and code reviews.
• Architect and implement scalable front-end solutions using modern frameworks.
• Translate prototypes and design specifications into functional, responsive, accessible interfaces.
• Collaborate with backend engineers to design APIs and ensure efficient data flow.
• Contribute to full-stack efforts including backend services and deployments.
• Enforce front-end coding standards, best practices, and component reuse.
• Partner with UX/UI and systems engineers to preserve design intent during implementation.
• Identify performance bottlenecks and cross-browser issues.
• Participate in sprint planning, estimation, and architectural decisions.
• Ensure accessibility compliance (Section 508, WCAG) throughout development.

Skills

Front-end development

Team leadership

UI/UX collaboration

React/Angular/Vue

RESTful/GraphQL API design

Git

CI/CD

Cloud environments

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science

Tools

Git

CI/CD

GraphQL

Node.js

Job description

Riverstone Enterprise Solutions, an Envision company, delivers mission-focused technology solutions to the Intelligence Community. Since 2008, we have supported critical national security programs by building high-performing engineering teams and developing innovative enterprise solutions. Our engineers thrive in a collaborative, zero-bureaucracy environment where expertise is valued, ideas are heard, professional growth is supported, and every team member has the opportunity to make a difference.
We are seeking a motivated, career-oriented, and customer-focused Front End Software Engineerto join our team in Annapolis Junction, Maryland.
The ideal candidatewill lead a team of UI developers, designing front-end architecture and coding standards while remaining hands-on in development across the full software product lifecycle in an agile environment. Responsibilities span analyzing user requirements to derive design and performance standards, developing and debugging software, integrating systems, and implementing algorithms to meet performance goals. The ideal candidate has front end experience, translates UX/UI designs into accessible, production-ready interfaces, and mentors junior developers while collaborating closely with system engineers and product stakeholders to resolve technical problem areas.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead and mentor a team of UI/front-end developers, providing technical guidance, standards, and code review
• Architect and implement scalable, maintainable front-end solutions using modern frameworks
• Translate prototypes and design specifications into functional, responsive, and accessible interfaces
• Collaborate with backend engineers to design and integrate APIs, ensuring efficient data flow between front-end and back-end systems
• Contribute to full-stack development efforts as needed, including backend services, database interactions, and deployment pipelines
• Establish and enforce front-end coding standards, best practices, and component reuse across the team
• Partner with UX/UI and systems engineers to ensure design intent is preserved through implementation
• Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks, cross-browser issues, and technical debt
• Participate in sprint planning, technical estimation, and architectural decision-making
• Ensure compliance with accessibility standards (e.g., Section 508, WCAG) throughout development

Required Skills:

• Twelve (12) years’ experience as a SWE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Four (4) years of additional SWE experience on projects with similar software processes may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.
• Seven (7) years' experience in Software Database and Repository Interface Development
• Strong proficiency in modern front-end frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, Vue) and standard web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)
• Full-stack experience, including backend development (e.g., Node.js, Python, Java, RESTful/GraphQL API design
• Familiarity with version control (Git) CI/CD pipelines, and cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GovCloud is a plus)

Security Clearance Requirement:

• Current/Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph.

The projected compensation range for this position is $215,000.00-$231,000.00. There are differentiating factors that can impact a final salary/hourly rate, including, but not limited to, Contract Wage Determination, relevant work experience, skills and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as Federal Government Contract Labor categories.
Riverstone Enterprise Solutionsis an equal-opportunity employer. All Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran's status, age, disability or any other basis prohibited by law.