Front-End Software Engineer

Socket.dev; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 77,600 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Tuition assistance

Work-life programs

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Virginia is seeking an experienced Front End Software Engineer to create user-centric web applications. The candidate will work with a team to enhance web functionalities and mentor teammates, ensuring accessibility and security. A degree in a CS field and relevant experience are required, along with a TS/SCI clearance. A competitive salary range from $77,600 to $176,000 is offered based on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in software development.
• 2+ years of experience with containers.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.

Responsibilities

• Create web applications and tools with user-centric design.
• Coordinate with UI/UX designers and back-end developers.
• Mentor team members and guide new tool adoption.

Skills

Front-end programming languages

Web development stacks like Python or React

Experience with Docker

User requirement gathering

Problem-solving within a team

Security clearance (TS/SCI with polygraph)

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS or Computer Engineering

Tools

Kubernetes

AWS cloud technologies

Terraform

Job description

Front End Software Engineer

The Opportunity:

The right interface can make a tool easy to use, encourage early adoption, and save time and resources. We’re looking for you, a web developer who will use equal parts skill and vision to create an experience that delivers functionality and efficiency.

Bring your passion for creating an amazing user experience to Booz Allen. We need an experienced front-end developer who will use their passion to guide a development team to learn new tools and techniques, identify and implement system improvements, and mentor teammates. This is an opportunity to resolve problems in mission-critical tools by collaborating with a development team to build web applications and tools with a user-centric design.

On our team, you’ll coordinate UI and UX designers and back-end developers to create a seamless user experience using React. Your team will ensure accessibility for all users by developing a front-end that functions across browsers, platforms, and devices while meeting accessibility and security requirements. With mentoring, positive code reviews, and opportunities to learn new tools and skills, we focus on growing as a team to make the best solutions for our customers.

Work with us as we shape tools to help with mission-critical systems.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

• 5+ years of experience in software development with front-end programming languages and web development stacks such as Python or React
• 2+ years of experience with containers such as Docker
• Experience with user requirement gathering to inform UI designs
• Experience creating solutions to complex problems within a collaborative, cross-functional team
• TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph
• Bachelor's degree in a CS or Computer Engineering field and 5+ years of experience in software engineering, or 8+ years of experience in software engineering in lieu of a degree

Nice If You Have:

• Experience with container orchestration software such as Kubernetes
• Experience with AWS cloud technologies
• Experience with infrastructure as code languages such as Terraform
• Ability to work with automated testing tools to perform testing and maintenance

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information ; TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $77,600.00 to $176,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Identity Statement

As part of the application process, you are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.

• If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you’ll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility.
• If this position is listed as onsite, you’ll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.