ME00668-Software Engineer 3

Momentum Engineering; Glen Burnie (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

11 holidays

3 weeks PTO

Medical plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

Life insurance

STD/LTD

Job summary

Momentum Engineering, Inc. seeks a Senior Software Engineer to lead a team of UI developers while remaining hands-on through the full software lifecycle.

You will shape front-end architecture, translate UX/UI designs into production interfaces, and contribute to backend services, APIs, data stores, and deployment pipelines as needed. The role requires strong experience in modern front-end frameworks, HTML/CSS/JavaScript, and full-stack development.

Qualifications

• Must have active Top Secret/SCI clearance with NSA Full Scope Polygraph.
• Bachelor's degree in related technical field.
• Experience leading or mentoring software development teams.
• Proficiency with React, Angular, or Vue and modern front-end tech.
• Experience translating UX/UI designs into accessible production interfaces.
• Full-stack experience with backend services and APIs.
• Backend development in Node.js, Python, or Java.
• Experience designing and integrating APIs and data flows between front-end and backend.
• Experience working in an Agile SDLC and collaborating cross-functionally.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of UI/front-end developers, providing technical direction and code reviews.
• Architect scalable front-end solutions with modern frameworks and reusable components.
• Translate UX/UI designs into accessible production interfaces.
• Develop and maintain software based on documented requirements.
• Collaborate with backend engineers to design and integrate APIs.

Skills

Team leadership

Front-end frameworks (React/Angular/Vu

Education

Bachelor's degree in related technical field

Tools

Node.js

Python

Java

Ansible

Salt

Terraform

WebSockets

Neo4j

CI/CD pipelines

Docker

Kubernetes

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 Senior Software Engineer to support mission-critical customer requirements
• The successful candidate will lead and mentor a team of UI developers while remaining hands-on throughout the full software development lifecycle
• This role requires strong front-end architecture and development experience, the ability to translate UX/UI designs into accessible production-ready interfaces, and the technical breadth to contribute to backend services, APIs, data stores, infrastructure, and deployment pipelines as needed

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of UI/front-end developers, providing technical direction, coding standards, design guidance, and code review
• Architect and implement scalable, maintainable front-end solutions using modern web frameworks and reusable component patterns
• Translate UX/UI prototypes, wireframes, and design specifications into functional, responsive, and accessible production interfaces
• Develop, maintain, and enhance software based on documented system and user requirements
• Analyze user requirements to derive software design, interface, functional, and performance requirements
• Collaborate with backend engineers to design and integrate APIs and ensure efficient data flow between front-end and back-end systems
• Contribute to full-stack development as required, including backend services, databases, infrastructure, and deployment pipelines
• Review and test software components for adherence to design and functional requirements and document test results
• Debug existing software, resolve software problem reports, and correct defects
• Establish and enforce front-end coding standards, best practices, and component reuse
• Partner with UX/UI designers, systems engineers, product stakeholders, and mission customers to ensure design intent and mission requirements are preserved through implementation
• Identify and resolve application performance bottlenecks, cross-browser compatibility issues, and technical debt
• Participate in sprint planning, backlog refinement, technical estimation, architectural reviews, and other Agile ceremonies
• Support integration of existing software into new or modified systems and operating environments
• Develop or implement algorithms needed to meet system functional and performance standards
• Provide technical input regarding hardware/software trade-offs, software reuse, and use of COTS/GOTS solutions in place of new development
• Perform requirements analysis and decomposition from system-level requirements to individual software components
• Ensure developed interfaces comply with applicable accessibility requirements, including Section 508 and WCAG standards
• Write and maintain software, system, interface, and technical documentation

Required Qualifications

• Must have active Top Secret/SCI clearance with NSA Full Scope Polygraph
• Bachelor's degree in related technical field
• Proven experience leading, mentoring, or providing technical direction to software development teams
• Strong proficiency with modern front-end frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue
• Strong proficiency with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
• Demonstrated experience designing front-end architectures and reusable component frameworks
• Experience translating UX/UI designs into responsive, accessible, production-ready applications
• Full-stack software development experience, including integration with backend services and APIs
• Backend development experience using technologies such as Node.js, Python, or Java
• Experience designing and integrating APIs and data flows between front-end and backend systems
• Experience reviewing, testing, debugging, and troubleshooting complex software components
• Experience working throughout the software development lifecycle in an Agile environment
• Strong communication, collaboration, and technical leadership skills

Desired Qualifications

• Ansible and/or Salt
• Terraform, particularly for lane or environment development
• WebSockets
• JBLOCKS
• CASPORT
• Neo4j
• CI/CD pipelines and automated software delivery
• Containerized and cloud-based application environments
• Graph database technologies
• Secure application development in classified or mission environments
• Section 508 / WCAG accessibility implementation and testing
• COTS/GOTS integration and software reuse
• Performance optimization and scalable application design

Exempt hourly position.

• 11 paid holidays
• minimum of 3 weeks PTO
• company sponsored group medical plan
• company paid dental
• vision
• life insurance
• STD/LTD plans

Salary is dependent upon the candidate's experience and qualifications.