Senior Front-End Application Engineer

Nyla Technology Solutions; Maryland; On-site; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 weeks annual leave + holidays

Nyla FLEX program

100% company-covered health care

10% 401k matching

Professional Development $5,000/year

Student loan repayment

Volunteer hours

Job summary

Nyla Technology Solutions seeks a Senior Front-End Application Engineer with an active TS/SCI polygraph clearance to lead secure, data-driven frontend work for the WEBCANDID and TESTFLIGHT tools. You will help redevelop a brand-new frontend with optimal accessibility and performance, while supporting ongoing software development and sustainment for mission-critical reporting interfaces.

Expect to work on-site in Maryland, with a strong emphasis on 508 accessibility and cross-application data

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or related technical discipline; PLUS 7+ years of professional software engineering experience OR High School Diploma/GED PLUS 11+ years of hands-on development experience
• Advanced mastery of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript; strong Java 8+ experience
• Hands-on development with Angular, Google Web Toolkit (GWT), PrimeFaces, and Quarkus; scalable web interfaces
• Ability to understand, maintain, and troubleshoot complex data interfaces across multiple applications
• Knowledge of Section 508 accessibility requirements and accessibility-driven frontend redevelopment

Responsibilities

• Develop secure, data-driven frontend interfaces for the Reporting Tool Suite
• Lead accessibility-driven frontend redevelopment and a brand-new frontend interface
• Support immediate software development and sustainment for WEBCANDID and TESTFLIGHT tools
• Collaborate across teams to ensure high-performance and accessible UI

Skills

Core Web Architecture

Java Ecosystem

Framework Proficiency

Interface Integration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in CS/CE/SE or related field

11+ years hands-on software development or 7+ years with degree alternative

Tools

GWT

Angular

Quarkus

PrimeFaces

Google Web Toolkit

Job description

Job Description ACTIVE SECURITY CLEARANCE AT THE TS/SCI POLYGRAPH LEVEL IS REQUIRED We are looking for a Senior Front-End Application Engineer who shares our drive to push boundaries and build secure, data-driven applications that make a real difference. In this role, you will support immediate software development and sustainment efforts for a vital Reporting Tool Suite. Your focus will be on the WEBCANDID and TESTFLIGHT tools. WEBCANDID tracks, administers, and archives requests for mission-critical published intelligence reports used globally by the Intelligence Community, while TESTFLIGHT delivers high-performance geospatial collaboration as a single repository for finished intelligence products. You will play a key role in enhancing Section 508 accessibility for both current interfaces while spearheading the redevelopment of a brand-new frontend interface built for optimal accessibility and performance.

The annual base salary range for this role is $150,000-$250,000 (USD) , which does not include discretionary bonus compensation or our comprehensive benefits package. Actual compensation offered to the successful candidate may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level, among other things.

Work Style: On-site (no telework available)

Required Skills

• Core Web Architecture: Advanced, thorough understanding of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Java Ecosystem: Proven software engineering experience utilizing Java 8+ environments.
• Framework Proficiency: Hands-on development experience utilizing Angular, Google Web Toolkit (GWT), Primefaces, and Quarkus.
• Interface Integration: Demonstrated capability understanding, maintaining, and troubleshooting complex data interfaces across multiple distinct applications.

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline, PLUS 7 + years of professional software engineering experience OR High School Diploma / GED , PLUS 11 + years of hands-on technical software development experience in lieu of a degree.

Desired Skills

• Accessibility Compliance: Practical knowledge of 508/WAI-ARIA requirements and direct proficiency working with screen readers.
• Database Management: Operational familiarity with Oracle database systems.
• Cloud Architecture: Experience developing or deploying applications within Amazon Web Services (AWS).
• Domain Expertise: Familiarity with agency reporting frameworks, dissemination tools, and strict classification policies.
• Agile Methods: Experience collaborating in an Agile software development lifecycle utilizing Jira and Confluence.

About Nyla Technology Solutions

Nyla Technology Solutions delivers exceptional Artificial Intelligence (AI), Data Science, and Software Engineering services for the U.S. Government. Nyla embraces a forward-thinking and bold approach at every turn, earning us a solid reputation of technical trendsetters within the industry. We have a passion for developing solutions that have a quick and immediate impact on mission. Headquartered in Columbia, Maryland, our customers love how we tackle their most challenging problems and get things done.

If you have the unique experience and expertise we are seeking, along with the desire and determination to invest your time and energy as a part of Nyla’s team,

Taking Care of All of You

Nyla provides a top-of-market compensation and benefits package. And through our unique Nyla FLEX program, we custom tailor these benefits to best fit your lifestyle.

The Nyla FLEX benefit program is designed to offer you flexibility in the 3 biggest areas of your life: your pay, your leave, and your schedule.

PAY – Nyla starts with 4 weeks of Annual Leave plus 11 holidays and an additional day of Annual Leave for each year you’re at the company. You have the flexibility to cash out your annual leave hours, opt out of other Nyla benefits, and/or arrange for additional hours on contract* (over 40 hrs/week). There’s even an option to earn 1.3 times your hourly rate once you work over 1880 hours on contract!

LEAVE – Want to spend more time with the family? Want more time to travel the world? You can BUY additional annual leave for a total of 6 weeks of annual leave. That’s up to 240 hours of leave plus 11 holidays! That’s not even including paid anniversary leave!

SCHEDULE – Does the traditional 40-hour workweek no longer fit your lifestyle? With Nyla FLEX, you have the freedom to scale down to 30-32 hours while still enjoying the top-notch Nyla benefits you know and love. It’s flexibility that works for you without compromising the perks!

WHAT ABOUT OTHER BENEFITS? Nyla’s health care (medical, dental, and vision) is 100% covered by the company. We provide 10% 401k matching – with full vesting day 1! Our Professional Development offers $5,000 per year to be used towards fees, tuition, or time off for your continued growth. We even have a student loan repayment program and we provide 8 hours of volunteering annually so you can support your community, making your world a better place.

Nyla is an equal opportunity employer.