ME00623-Software Engineer 2

Momentum Engineering, Inc.; Maryland; On-site; USD 160,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

11 paid holidays

Minimum of 3 weeks PTO

Company-sponsored medical plan

Company paid dental, vision, life insurance

Job summary

Momentum Engineering, Inc. is looking for an experienced Software Engineer (Front-End / React) to join our Agile development team. In this role, you will design, develop, and enhance critical web applications that serve the Intelligence Community. Ideal candidates will possess strong React and JavaScript skills and have a passion for solving technical challenges.

With a culture focused on employee growth and stability, we offer a comprehensive benefits package and a competitive salary range of $160,000 - $220,000 annually based on experience.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with NSA Full Scope Polygraph.
• Minimum of 14 years of experience as a Software Engineer.
• Hands-on experience developing front-end applications using React.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain modern, responsive front-end applications using React.
• Collaborate with back-end developers and designers to implement seamless solutions.
• Enhance existing applications by introducing modern front-end frameworks.

Skills

React

JavaScript

HTML5

CSS3

Agile Development

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Redux

TypeScript

Git

Job description

Momentum Engineering, Inc. fosters an employee-centric culture. Our strength lies in our people. With a high percentage of employees holding advanced degrees in engineering, computer science, and related disciplines, we bring deep technical expertise to every mission. Our team includes professionals with security clearances and full-scope polygraphs, ensuring trusted, secure support for the most sensitive national security initiatives. Additionally, our workforce is equipped with industry-leading certifications, demonstrating a commitment to continuous learning and excellence. Most importantly, our exceptional employee retention rate reflects a culture of professional growth, mission focus, and dedication—ensuring long-term stability and expertise for our customers’ critical needs.

Job Summary

• Seeking an experienced Software Engineer (Front-End / React) to join a mission-focused Agile development team supporting Intelligence Community programs
• In this role, you will design, develop, and enhance modern web applications that support mission-critical enterprise services relied upon by a broad user community
• You will play a key role in evolving mature applications by delivering responsive, scalable, and intuitive user interfaces while introducing modern front-end development practices and UI/UX enhancements
• The ideal candidate is a collaborative software engineer with strong React and JavaScript expertise who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, improving user experiences, and developing secure, high-performance web applications

Primary Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain modern, responsive front-end applications using React and JavaScript
• Develop reusable, component-based user interface solutions that improve application performance, scalability, and maintainability
• Collaborate with back-end developers, system architects, UI/UX designers, and mission stakeholders to implement seamless end-to-end solutions
• Enhance existing enterprise applications by introducing modern front-end frameworks, design patterns, and user experience improvements
• Participate in requirements analysis, software design, implementation, integration, testing, deployment, and sustainment activities
• Perform peer code reviews and contribute to software quality, security, and development best practices
• Troubleshoot application issues and implement performance optimizations across front-end components
• Support the modernization of an established codebase while ensuring operational continuity and system reliability
• Develop and maintain technical documentation supporting software designs, interfaces, and implementation activities
• Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, backlog refinement, code reviews, demonstrations, and retrospectives
• Continuously evaluate emerging front-end technologies and recommend improvements to development processes and application architecture

Required Qualifications

• Must have active Top Secret/SCI clearance with NSA Full Scope Polygraph
• Minimum of fourteen (14) years of experience as a Software Engineer supporting programs of similar scope, type, and complexity
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, Statistics, Engineering Management, or a related technical discipline
• Four (4) additional years of directly related Software Engineering experience may be substituted in lieu of the degree requirement
• Hands‑on experience developing front-end applications using React
• Strong proficiency with JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3
• Experience developing responsive web applications and component‑based user interfaces
• Experience working within Agile software development environments
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with Redux or similar state management libraries
• Familiarity with advanced React concepts, including Hooks, Context API, custom hooks, lazy loading, memoization, and performance optimization
• Experience developing applications using TypeScript
• Experience implementing modern UI/UX design principles and responsive web design
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs and integrating front-end applications with back-end services
• Experience with Git, GitLab, or other distributed version control systems
• Experience developing secure, scalable enterprise web applications
• Experience supporting Department of Defense or Intelligence Community software development programs

Exempt hourly position. 11 paid holidays, minimum of 3 weeks PTO, company sponsored group medical plan, company paid dental, vision, life insurance, and STD/LTD plans. Salary is dependent upon the candidate’s experience and qualifications.

The Pay Range For This Role Is 160,000 - 220,000 USD per year (NBP)