Senior Front-End Software Engineer, UI/UX

Jobtailor

Washington (District of Columbia)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 150,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced Front-end Engineer to build responsive, scalable web applications using Angular or React. You will translate UI/UX designs into high-quality code and ensure performance, accessibility, and security in a federal project for NHTSA.

The role requires 8+ years in front-end with Angular/React, strong TypeScript/HTML5/CSS3, and experience with CI/CD and cloud services. Collaboration with cross-functional teams and mentoring juniors are emphasized.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field or 6 years of equivalent professional experience
8+ years of experience as a Software Engineer with a focus on front-end development
Proven expertise with Angular, React, TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3, and RESTful APIs
Experience with GitHub, Jenkins, PostgreSQL, Java, and Node.js
Strong understanding of modular code, routing, lazy loading, and performance tuning
Experience in Agile/Scrum and DevSecOps environments using Jira and Confluence
Familiarity with AWS cloud services and serverless computing, including S3, Lambda, API Gateway, and DynamoDB
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Must pass U.S. Public Trust background investigation and be authorized U.S. citizen or green card holder

Responsibilities

Design and develop responsive, scalable, and high-performance web applications using Angular (v8+) or React
Translate UI/UX wireframes and mockups into high-quality front-end code
Design, develop, and maintain scalable and secure web applications
Integrate cloud infrastructure via AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitLab CI, or GitHub Actions
Collaborate with UI/UX designers, back-end engineers, data professionals, and cross-functional teams
Conduct code reviews and mentor junior developers
Optimize applications for performance and security
Integrate and consume RESTful APIs and external data sources
Write clean, maintainable, and testable code using TypeScript, HTML5, and CSS3
Conduct unit and end-to-end testing using Jasmine, Karma, and Protractor
Work in an Agile/Scrum environment
Ensure Section 508 accessibility compliance and cross-browser compatibility
Support ongoing application improvements for a federal government customer and DOT’s NHTSA initiative

Skills

Angular Development

React Development

TypeScript Programming

Restful APIs

CI/CD Implementation

AWS Cloud Services

CI/CD Tools (GitHub Actions/GitLab)

Frontend Architecture

Testing (Jasmine/Karma)

Unit & E2E Testing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/IS or 6 years exp in lieu

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Docker

Kubernetes

GitHub

Jenkins

GitLab CI

PostgreSQL

Java

Node.js

Job description

Design and develop responsive, scalable, and high-performance web applications using Angular (v8+) or React
Translate UI/UX wireframes and mockups into high-quality front-end code
Design, develop, and maintain scalable and secure web applications
Integrate cloud infrastructure via AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitLab CI, or GitHub Actions
Collaborate with UI/UX designers, back-end engineers, data professionals, and cross-functional teams
Conduct code reviews and mentor junior developers
Optimize applications for performance and security
Integrate and consume RESTful APIs and external data sources
Write clean, maintainable, and testable code using TypeScript, HTML5, and CSS3
Conduct unit and end-to-end testing using Jasmine, Karma, and Protractor
Work in an Agile/Scrum environment
Ensure Section 508 accessibility compliance and cross-browser compatibility
Support ongoing application improvements for a federal government customer and DOT’s NHTSA initiative

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, or six (6) years of equivalent professional experience in lieu of a degree
8+ years of experience as a Software Engineer with a focus on front-end development
Proven expertise with Angular, React, TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3, and RESTful APIs
Experience with GitHub, Jenkins, PostgreSQL, Java, and Node.js
Strong understanding of modular code, routing, lazy loading, and performance tuning
Experience working in Agile/Scrum and DevSecOps environments using Jira and Confluence
Familiarity with AWS cloud services and serverless computing, including S3, Lambda, API Gateway, and DynamoDB
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Must be able to pass a U.S. Public Trust background investigation, including fingerprinting
Must be an authorized U.S. citizen or green card holder and able to obtain a Public Trust clearance
Background checks may include Criminal History, Education Verification, Employment Verification, Professional Certifications, and Credit History
Experience with both Angular and React or hybrid front-end frameworks
Background in developing UI for customer-facing applications
Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines
Knowledge of security best practices, including OAuth and JWT
Experience with Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) or server-side rendering (Angular Universal)
Federal project experience and understanding of FISMA, FedRAMP, and Section 508 standards

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in front-end development using Angular and React, with a strong focus on building responsive, scalable web applications. Proficient in integrating cloud services and implementing CI/CD pipelines while ensuring compliance with federal standards.

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