Front-End Software Engineer

Jobtailor; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Newport News, VA is seeking an experienced Front-end Engineer to develop and maintain responsive interfaces using JavaScript and Vue.js, while integrating with cloud-hosted REST APIs.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in front-end development, strong ES6+ skills, and familiarity with UI/UX accessibility and Agile practices, plus the ability to obtain an active security clearance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional front-end experience.
• Strong proficiency in JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3 and Vue.js.
• Experience connecting front-end applications to REST APIs.
• Familiarity with front-end build tools and DevSecOps practices.
• Working knowledge of Agile development methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain responsive web application interfaces using JavaScript and Vue.js.
• Implement data visualization features, dashboards, and interactive UI components following established design patterns and coding standards.
• Consume REST APIs and integrate front-end interfaces with back-end services.
• Ensure UI/UX designs translate accurately while maintaining accessibility and secure client-side practices.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.
• Write front-end unit tests (e.g., Jest or Vitest) and assist with cross-browser testing.
• Collaborate with back-end engineers, UI/UX designers, and stakeholders to implement functional requirements.
• Assist in troubleshooting, debugging, and optimizing client-side performance and defects.

Skills

JavaScript ES6+

Vue.js

REST API Integration

Data Visualization

Front-End Testing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field

Tools

Vite

Webpack

Jest

Vitest

Job description

• Develop and maintain responsive web application interfaces using JavaScript and Vue.js.


• Implement data visualization features, dashboards, and interactive UI components following established design patterns and coding standards.


• Consume REST APIs and integrate front-end interfaces seamlessly with back-end services and custom-built components.


• Ensure UI/UX designs are translated accurately while maintaining web accessibility and secure client-side practices.


• Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.


• Write front-end unit tests (e.g., using Jest or Vitest) and assist with cross-browser and integration testing.


• Collaborate with back-end engineers, UI/UX designers, and stakeholders to implement functional requirements.


• Assist in troubleshooting, debugging, and optimizing client-side performance and software defects.

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional software development experience, with a heavy focus on front-end architectures.


• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.


• CompTIA Security+ certification or the ability to obtain it.


• Strong proficiency in modern JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5, CSS3, and Vue.js (or similar modern frameworks with a willingness to focus on Vue).


• Experience connecting front-end applications to cloud-hosted REST APIs.


• Familiarity with front-end build tools (e.g., Vite, Webpack) and basic DevSecOps practices.


• Working knowledge of Agile development methodologies.


• Active Secret Clearance or higher (or ability to obtain).

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in developing responsive web applications using JavaScript and Vue.js, with a strong focus on UI/UX design, accessibility, and performance optimization. Proficient in Agile methodologies and capable of collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• JavaScript (ES6+)


• Vue.js Application Development


• REST API Integration


• Agile Methodologies


• CompTIA Security+ Certification

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• HTML5


• CSS3


• Front-End Unit Testing


• Data Visualization


• Client-Side Performance Optimization


• Debugging


• Cross-Browser Testing


• Responsive Web Design


• Front-End Architectures


• DevSecOps Practices

Soft Skills

• Collaboration


• Problem-Solving


• Communication

Certifications & Qualifications

• CompTIA Security+


• Active Secret Clearance

Industry Keywords

• Agile Ceremonies


• UI/UX Design


• Web Accessibility


• Software Development

Tools & Technologies

• Vite


• Webpack


• Jest


• Vitest