Lead UI Software Engineer

Job Juncture; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Job Juncture is seeking a talented Lead UI Software Developer with a strong foundation in computer science and an eye for thoughtful UI/UX design. You will lead a team of five developers and designers and build sophisticated web applications for simulation and optimization software that models complex physical systems.

You will collaborate with research scientists and software engineers across the development lifecycle, contributing from concept and prototyping through visualization,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related technical field.
• 8+ years of relevant UI software development experience along with leadership.
• Strong experience with JavaScript or TypeScript, React, HTML, and CSS.
• Experience developing front-end web applications.
• Experience with UI/UX design or a strong understanding of user-centered design principles.
• US CITIZENSHIP

Responsibilities

• Design and develop modern, responsive front-end web applications using JavaScript/TypeScript and React
• Create intuitive interfaces for complex scientific and engineering applications
• Develop data visualizations and interactive tools that help users understand complex models and results
• Collaborate with software engineers and research scientists to translate technical requirements into effective user experiences
• Prototype, test, troubleshoot, and optimize applications for performance, security, and usability
• Contribute across the full software development lifecycle, from early concepts through deployment

Skills

JavaScript/TypeScript

React

UI/UX design

Leadership

Communication

HTML/CSS

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Java

Python

Spring Boot

Redux

WebGL/OpenGL

Job description

We are seeking a talented Lead UI Software Developer with a strong foundation in computer science and an eye for thoughtful UI/UX design.
You will lead a team of 5 developers and designers.
Youll build sophisticated web applications for simulation and optimization software that models complex physical systems.

Youll work alongside Research Scientists and Software Engineers on small, highly collaborative teams, contributing throughout the development lifecyclefrom concept and prototyping through visualization, implementation, testing, and deployment.

This is an opportunity to work on technically challenging problems where software, science, and design intersect. Team members have broad ownership and the flexibility to apply their strengths while developing new skills.

What Youll Do

Job description:

We are seeking a talented Lead UI Software Developer with a strong foundation in computer science and an eye for thoughtful UI/UX design.
You will lead a team of 5 developers and designers.
Youll build sophisticated web applications for simulation and optimization software that models complex physical systems.

Youll work alongside Research Scientists and Software Engineers on small, highly collaborative teams, contributing throughout the development lifecyclefrom concept and prototyping through visualization, implementation, testing, and deployment.

This is an opportunity to work on technically challenging problems where software, science, and design intersect. Team members have broad ownership and the flexibility to apply their strengths while developing new skills.

What Youll Do

• Design and develop modern, responsive front-end web applications using JavaScript/TypeScript and React
• Create intuitive interfaces for complex scientific and engineering applications
• Develop data visualizations and interactive tools that help users understand complex models and results
• Collaborate with software engineers and research scientists to translate technical requirements into effective user experiences
• Prototype, test, troubleshoot, and optimize applications for performance, security, and usability
• Contribute across the full software development lifecycle, from early concepts through deployment

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science or a related technical field
• 8+ years of relevant UI software development experience along with leadership
• Strong experience with JavaScript or TypeScript, React, HTML, and CSS
• Experience developing front-end web applications
• Experience with UI/UX design or a strong understanding of user-centered design principles
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• US CITIZENSHIP

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Java or Python
• Experience with Spring Boot, Redux, WebGL, or OpenGL
• Experience building interfaces for data-intensive, scientific, or engineering applications
• Experience with front-end testing and mocking frameworks
• Understanding of REST APIs, back-end development, and relational or document databases
• Experience optimizing web applications for performance, responsiveness, and security
• ACTIVE SECRET OR TOP SECRET CLEARANCE

Why This Role

If you enjoy solving difficult problems, building polished user experiences, and working alongside people who are pushing the boundaries of science and technology, this role offers the opportunity to have meaningful technical ownership from concept to deployment.

Qualifications:

What Youll Do

• Design and develop modern, responsive front-end web applications using JavaScript/TypeScript and React
• Create intuitive interfaces for complex scientific and engineering applications
• Develop data visualizations and interactive tools that help users understand complex models and results
• Collaborate with software engineers and research scientists to translate technical requirements into effective user experiences
• Prototype, test, troubleshoot, and optimize applications for performance, security, and usability
• Contribute across the full software development lifecycle, from early concepts through deployment

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science or a related technical field
• 8+ years of relevant UI software development experience along with leadership
• Strong experience with JavaScript or TypeScript, React, HTML, and CSS
• Experience developing front-end web applications
• Experience with UI/UX design or a strong understanding of user-centered design principles
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• US CITIZENSHIP

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Java or Python
• Experience with Spring Boot, Redux, WebGL, or OpenGL
• Experience building interfaces for data-intensive, scientific, or engineering applications
• Experience with front-end testing and mocking frameworks
• Understanding of REST APIs, back-end development, and relational or document databases
• Experience optimizing web applications for performance, responsiveness, and security
• ACTIVE SECRET OR TOP SECRET CLEARANCE

Why is This a Great Opportunity:

We are seeking a talented Lead UI Software Developer with a strong foundation in computer science and an eye for thoughtful UI/UX design.
You will lead a team of 5 developers and designers.
Youll build sophisticated web applications for simulation and optimization software that models complex physical systems.

We are seeking a talented Lead UI Software Developer with a strong foundation in computer science and an eye for thoughtful UI/UX design.
You will lead a team of 5 developers and designers.
Youll build sophisticated web applications for simulation and optimization software that models complex physical systems.

We are seeking a talented Lead UI Software Developer with a strong foundation in computer science and an eye for thoughtful UI/UX design.
You will lead a team of 5 developers and designers.
Youll build sophisticated web applications for simulation and optimization software that models complex physical systems.

We are seeking a talented Lead UI Software Developer with a strong foundation in computer science and an eye for thoughtful UI/UX design.
You will lead a team of 5 developers and designers.
Youll build sophisticated web applications for simulation and optimization software that models complex physical systems.

We are seeking a talented Lead UI Software Developer with a strong foundation in computer science and an eye for thoughtful UI/UX design.
You will lead a team of 5 developers and designers.
Youll build sophisticated web applications for simulation and optimization software that models complex physical systems.

We are seeking a talented Lead UI Software Developer with a strong foundation in computer science and an eye for thoughtful UI/UX design.
You will lead a team of 5 developers and designers.
Youll build sophisticated web applications for simulation and optimization software that models complex physical systems.

We are seeking a talented Lead UI Software Developer with a strong foundation in computer science and an eye for thoughtful UI/UX design.
You will lead a team of 5 developers and designers.
Youll build sophisticated web applications for simulation and optimization software that models complex physical systems.

We are seeking a talented Lead UI Software Developer with a strong foundation in computer science and an eye for thoughtful UI/UX design.
You will lead a team of 5 developers and designers.
Youll build sophisticated web applications for simulation and optimization software that models complex physical systems.

We are seeking a talented Lead UI Software Developer with a strong foundation in computer science and an eye for thoughtful UI/UX design.
You will lead a team of 5 developers and designers.
Youll build sophisticated web applications for simulation and optimization software that models complex physical systems.

We are seeking a talented Lead UI Software Developer ...

Salary Type : Annual Salary

Salary Min : $ 150000

Salary Max : $ 175000

Currency Type : USD