Senior Full-Stack Software Engineer – Active Top Secret

Peraton; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Arlington, VA, seeks an experienced Frontend Engineer to design, build, and scale Angular/TypeScript applications with a focus on polished user interfaces and strong performance. You will lead frontend architecture, collaborate with backend teams on API contracts, and support AI-driven dashboards within an Agile environment.

The role requires 8+ years of software engineering (or 12+ without a degree), strong REST API skills, cloud familiarity, and an active Top Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 8+ years of software engineering experience, or 12+ years without a degree.
• Strong frontend development expertise using JavaScript/TypeScript, Angular, and modern web frameworks.
• Solid understanding of HTML5, CSS3, and frontend build tooling such as NPM.
• Hands-on experience consuming and integrating RESTful APIs.
• Working knowledge of Java or Python.
• Experience with JIRA, Jenkins, and Git.
• Familiarity with cloud services and AI/ML technologies.
• Understanding of cybersecurity concepts for web application development.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Active Top Secret security clearance required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DHS background investigation.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain frontend applications using Angular, TypeScript, and modern web frameworks.
• Lead development of custom web applications with polished, performant user interfaces.
• Architect and implement scalable frontend solutions, including component libraries, state management, and responsive design patterns.
• Support integration of AI-driven interfaces and advanced analytics dashboards.
• Collaborate with backend teams on API contracts and integration points.
• Perform occasional hands-on Java or NodeJS backend work as mission needs arise.
• Solve cross-browser compatibility, frontend performance, and multi-environment deployment challenges.
• Work in an Agile environment and collaborate across teams.
• Troubleshoot UI/UX issues and enhance application performance.
• Produce clear technical documentation.

Skills

Angular development

TypeScript proficiency

RESTful API integration

Frontend performance optimization

Active Top Secret security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

JIRA

Jenkins

Git

Kubernetes

Cypress

Jest

Playwright

Job description

• Design, build, and maintain frontend applications using Angular, TypeScript, and modern web frameworks
• Lead development of custom web applications with polished, performant user interfaces
• Architect and implement scalable frontend solutions, including component libraries, state management, and responsive design patterns
• Support integration of AI-driven interfaces and advanced analytics dashboards
• Collaborate with backend teams on API contracts and integration points
• Perform occasional hands-on Java or NodeJS backend work as mission needs arise
• Solve cross-browser compatibility, frontend performance, and multi-environment deployment challenges
• Work in an Agile environment and collaborate across teams
• Troubleshoot UI/UX issues and enhance application performance
• Produce clear technical documentation

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and 8+ years of software engineering experience, or 12+ years without a degree
• Strong frontend development expertise using JavaScript/TypeScript, Angular, and modern web frameworks
• Solid understanding of HTML5, CSS3, and frontend build tooling such as NPM
• Hands-on experience consuming and integrating RESTful APIs
• Working knowledge of Java or Python
• Experience with JIRA, Jenkins, and Git
• Familiarity with cloud services and AI/ML technologies
• Understanding of cybersecurity concepts for web application development
• U.S. citizenship required
• Active Top Secret security clearance required
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DHS background investigation
• Preferred: advanced Angular and/or React patterns, Kubernetes, CI/CD configuration, Cypress/Jest/Playwright, and SAFe Agile experience

Core Competencies

Demonstrates extensive expertise in frontend application development using Angular and TypeScript, with a strong focus on building scalable solutions and integrating advanced technologies. Proficient in collaborating across teams in an Agile environment while ensuring high performance and security standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Angular Development
• TypeScript Proficiency
• RESTful API Integration
• Frontend Performance Optimization
• Active Top Secret Security Clearance

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• JavaScript
• HTML5
• CSS3
• NPM
• Java
• Python
• Component Libraries
• State Management
• Responsive Design
• AI/ML Technologies

Soft Skills

• Collaboration
• Problem-Solving
• Technical Documentation

Certifications & Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• Active Top Secret Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

• Agile
• Cybersecurity Concepts
• CI/CD Configuration
• Cloud Services

Tools & Technologies

• JIRA
• Jenkins
• Git
• Kubernetes
• Cypress
• Jest
• Playwright