ME00668-Software Engineer 3

Momentum Engineering, Inc.

Maryland

On-site

USD 180,000 - 240,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

11 paid holidays

3 weeks PTO

Group medical plan

Dental, Vision, Life Insurance + STD/L

Job summary

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

You will drive front-end architecture, translate UX/UI designs into accessible production interfaces, and collaborate with backend teams on APIs and data flows. Strong back-end experience and security clearance are required to support mission-critical projects.

Qualifications

Must have active Top Secret/SCI clearance with NSA Full Scope Polygraph.
Bachelor's degree in a related technical field.
Proven experience leading, mentoring, or providing technical direction to software development teams.
Strong proficiency with front-end frameworks (React, Angular, or Vue).
Strong proficiency with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
Experience designing front-end architectures and reusable components.
Experience translating UX/UI designs into accessible production-ready apps.
Full-stack development experience, including backend APIs.
Backend development with Node.js, Python, or Java.
Experience designing/integrating APIs and data flows between front-end and backend.
Experience reviewing, testing, debugging, and troubleshooting complex software.
Experience in Agile software development lifecycle.
Strong communication, collaboration, and technical leadership skills.

Responsibilities

Lead and mentor a team of UI/front-end developers, providing technical direction and code review.
Architect and implement scalable front-end solutions using modern web frameworks.
Translate UX/UI prototypes into responsive, accessible production interfaces.
Develop, maintain, and enhance software per system and user requirements.
Analyze user requirements to derive design, functional, and performance needs.
Collaborate with backend engineers to design and integrate APIs and data flow.
Contribute to full-stack development including backend services and deployment pipelines.
Review and test software components and document results.
Debug existing software and resolve defects.
Establish front-end coding standards and promote component reuse.
Partner with UX/UI designers and stakeholders to preserve design intent.
Identify performance bottlenecks and cross-browser issues; address technical debt.
Participate in sprint planning, backlog refinement, and Agile ceremonies.
Support integration of existing software into new environments.
Develop algorithms to meet system performance standards.
Advise on hardware/software trade-offs and use of COTS/GOTS solutions.
Perform requirements analysis and decomposition to components.
Ensure accessibility compliance (Section 508 and WCAG).
Write and maintain technical documentation.

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