Jr. Front End Developer

Chenega Corporation; Vienna (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Chenega Corporation is seeking a Jr. Front End Developer in Vienna, VA. The role involves developing visualization software to enhance location-aware applications. Responsibilities include collaborating with developers, maintaining APIs, and enhancing deployment pipelines. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s in a relevant field, has 1+ years in front-end development, and possesses a Top Secret Security Clearance. Candidates with skills in HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript are preferred, along with experience in React or Angular.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience with web design and web front‑end development.
• Proven web design/development experience with front‑end technologies.
• Active or Current Top Secret Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain back‑end services and APIs.
• Collaborate with front‑end developers and stakeholders.
• Build and enhance CI/CD pipelines.

Skills

HTML5

CSS3

TypeScript

JavaScript

React

Angular

Vue

Docker

Kubernetes

Microsoft Office Applications

Education

Bachelor’s in computer science, Mathematics, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), or a STEM‑related field

Job description

Jr. Front End Developer • Vienna, VA

The Jr. Front End Developer will develop visualization software to understand data where proximity and location matter. Your work will help developer communities re‑imagine the capabilities of location‑aware software applications that enable real‑world improvements.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain back‑end services and APIs
• Collaborate with front‑end developers and stakeholders to deliver end‑to‑end solutions
• Build and enhance CI/CD pipelines to improve deployment speed and reliability
• Ensure application performance, security, and scalability
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to engineering best practices
• Maintain production systems and resolve issues as required
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in computer science, Mathematics, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), or a STEM‑related field
• 1+ years of experience with web design and web front‑end development
  • Proven web design/development experience using HTML5, CSS3, TypeScript and JavaScript.
  • Experience with front‑end development libraries, such as React, Angular, Vue, etc.
  • Background building high availability and high scalability solutions
• Active or Current (within two years of active) Top Secret Security Clearance with SCI eligibility

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s in Computer Science, Mathematics, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), or STEM‑related field
• Esri certification
• CompTIA Security+ certification
• Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP)
• Experience with monitoring, logging, and observability tools
• Exposure to DevSecOps practices and secure development pipelines
• Experience working in Agile or Scrum development environments

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to work independently and yet be effective within a team setting
• Must be capable of managing multiple efforts with time‑related constraints in a fast‑paced contracting environment
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with diverse internal and external stakeholder groups and individuals
• Friendly presence, helpful attitude, good interpersonal skills, and ability to work well with others
• Excellent skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and other Office applications
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Applications, and experience working in a home office setting as well as the ability to train end users on frequently asked technical issues
• Ability to provide technical assistance and support over the phone; good phone skills, professional demeanor, and previous customer service experience strongly desired
• Good problem‑solving skills; ability to visualize a problem/situation and think abstractly to solve it