Front-End Software Engineer 4

Base-2 Solutions; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Base-2 Solutions is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to support a DoD program. The role involves developing high-quality web applications on-site in Bethesda, MD, using ReactJS or Angular within a modern tech stack.

Occasional remote work may be considered depending on client needs. The candidate should have a Top Secret clearance eligibility to TS/SCI with CI polygraph, a strong front-end background, and experience delivering robust UI components in an Agile environment.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret clearance with ability to obtain TS/SCI CI polygraph.
• Bachelor's degree with at least 10 years of experience.
• Experience with ReactJS and Angular, including a minimum of 2 years of professional experience.
• Strong proficiency in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Solid understanding of HTTP web requests for fetching JSON data.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to write well-documented code.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a dynamic and challenging environment.
• Solid understanding of the software development life cycle while working within an Agile framework.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain web applications using ReactJS or Angular frameworks.
• Code, test, and debug new and existing web applications.
• Implement and refine user interfaces.
• Conduct thorough unit testing using automated tooling.
• Collaborate with internal and external team members to ensure optimal performance and usability.
• Peer review code written by fellow team members.
• Utilize virtualization technologies such as Docker and Podman.

Skills

ReactJS

Angular

HTML

CSS

JavaScript

HTTP requests

Unit testing

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Docker

Podman

Job description

• Standard Title: Senior Software Engineer
• Required Security Clearance: Top Secret
• Location: Bethesda, MD
• Work Type: On-Site
• Shift: First

• Requisition ID: 3515
• Standard Title: Senior Software Engineer
• Required Security Clearance: Top Secret
• Location: Bethesda, MD
• Work Type: On-Site
• Shift: First
• Referral Eligibility: Eligible
• U.S. Citizenship Required? Yes

Position Summary

Support the DOMEX Technology Platform as a Front-End Software Engineer 4 developing high-quality web applications for a DoD program using a modern technology stack. Most tasks are conducted on-site at the client location in Bethesda, MD. The source body also states that occasional remote work may be available depending on client requirements and deliverables.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain web applications using ReactJS or Angular frameworks.
• Code, test, and debug new and existing web applications.
• Implement and refine user interfaces.
• Conduct thorough unit testing using automated tooling.
• Collaborate with internal and external team members to ensure optimal performance and usability.
• Peer review code written by fellow team members.
• Utilize virtualization technologies such as Docker and Podman.

Required Qualifications

• Active Top Secret with ability to obtain a TS/SCI with CI Polygraph.
• Bachelor's degree with a minimum of ten years of experience in the category field.
• Experience with modern front-end libraries such as ReactJS and Angular, including a minimum of 2 years of professional experience.
• Strong proficiency in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Solid understanding of HTTP web requests for fetching JSON data.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to write well-documented code.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a dynamic and challenging environment.
• Solid understanding of the software development life cycle while working within an Agile framework.

Preferred Qualifications

• Genuine passion for creating great user experiences.
• Experience writing front-end unit tests.
• Experience writing backend web API services.
• Experience coding in other languages such as Python.
• Familiarity with NoSQL datastores such as Elasticsearch.
• Familiarity with performance optimization techniques.
• Up-to-date knowledge of emerging front-end technologies.

Required Education and Experience Equivalency

• Bachelors' Degree with 10 years of experience.
• Masters' Degree with 10 years of experience.
• PhD with 10 years of experience.

Required Certifications

• None specified.

Required Security Clearance

• Active Top Secret with ability to obtain a TS/SCI with CI Polygraph.

Pay & Benefit Highlights

Compensation

• Competitive fixed salary or hourly pay (based on experience, skills, location, and internal equity).
• Employee referral bonuses up to $10,000 per hired referral.
• Additional bonus opportunities for exceptional performance and contributions to business development and company growth (role-dependent).

Health

• 100% company-paid medical premiums for employees and eligible dependents.
• Choose from multiple plan options with CareFirst, Kaiser, and UnitedHealthcare, including PPO, POS, HMO, and HSA-compatible plans.
• 100% company-paid dental premiums for employees and eligible dependents.
• 100% company-paid vision premiums for employees and eligible dependents.

Income Protection

• 100% company-paid premiums for short-term disability.
• 100% company-paid premiums for long-term disability.
• 100% company-paid premiums for accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D).
• 100% company-paid premiums for life insurance up to $200,000.

Retirement

• 401(k) with immediate vesting: 4% company match plus a 4% non-elective company contribution (8% total).
• 401(k) pre-tax and Roth options.

Leave

• Up to 20 days of flexible paid time off (PTO).
• 11 paid floating holidays.

Work-Life Balance

• Flexible work schedules, including flex time and compressed work periods (contract and project-dependent).