Front-End Software Engineer 4 with Security Clearance

Base-2 Solutions; Chevy Chase (MD); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% company-paid medical premiums for

401(k) with match and company contribu

PTO and floating holidays

Competitive referral bonuses

Flexible work schedules

Premium dental and vision premiums

Life insurance and disability coverage

Job summary

Base-2 Solutions is seeking a Front-End Software Engineer 4 to support a DoD program in Bethesda, MD. You will develop high-quality web applications using ReactJS or Angular, with on-site work primarily, and occasional remote options based on client needs.

The role requires a TS/SCI clearance or ability to obtain it, a bachelor's with 10+ years in the field, and strong HTML, CSS, and JavaScript skills. You will collaborate across teams and contribute to a robust SDLC within an Agile framework.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret with ability to obtain 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.

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

TS/SCI clearance

Communication skills

Agile development

Docker

Podman

Unit testing

Education

Bachelor's degree with 10 years experience

Tools

Docker

Podman

Job description

Job Description 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).