Software Developer - UI/UX

Amentum; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) matching

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Tax-saving options

Disability and life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a talented Front-End Developer to build intuitive, responsive user interfaces for web applications in Chantilly, VA. The role emphasizes UX, design systems, and modern front-end technologies.

Responsibilities include translating designs into code, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and optimizing for performance and accessibility. TS/SCI clearance is required, with a bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of experience in the field.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and TypeScript.
• Experience with Angular, React, or Vue.js.
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs and asynchronous requests.
• Version control using Git.
• Agile development experience.
• Strong attention to detail and clean, maintainable code.
• Experience with design systems and component libraries.
• Knowledge of WCAG accessibility standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop scalable, high-performance web applications using modern front-end frameworks.
• Collaborate with UX/UI developers and back-end developers to deliver seamless user experiences.
• Translate design mockups and wireframes into clean, efficient code.
• Optimize applications for speed, scalability, and accessibility.
• Implement responsive designs across devices and screen sizes.
• Ensure cross-browser compatibility and maintain code quality through testing and reviews.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and propose improvements to existing systems.

Skills

HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, TypeScript

Angular, React, Vue.js

RESTful APIs

Git

Agile development

Accessibility best practices

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Design, or related field (or equivalent experience)

Job description

We areseekingatalented and detail-orientedFront-End Developerto join our team and help build intuitive, responsive, and accessible user interfaces for our web applications. This role is ideal for someone passionate about user experience, design systems, and modern front-end technologies.

Work Schedule:

M- F 40 hours a week

Essential Responsibilities:

• Develop andmaintainscalable, high-performance web applications using modern front-end frameworks.

• Collaborate with UX/UI developersandback-end developers to deliver seamless user experiences.

• Translate design mockups and wireframes into clean, efficient code.

• Optimizeapplications for maximum speed, scalability, and accessibility.

• Implement responsive designs that work across various devices and screen sizes.

• Ensure cross-browser compatibility andmaintaincode quality through testing and reviews.

• Stay current with emerging technologies and propose improvements to existing systems.

Minimum Requirements (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):

• Proficiencyin HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and TypeScript.

• Experience with modern frameworks/libraries such as Angular, React, or Vue.js.

• Familiarity with RESTful APIs and asynchronous request handling.

• Understanding ofversion control systems (e.g., Git).

• Strong attention to detail and a passion for clean, maintainable code.

• Exposure to Agile development environments.

Clearance Required:

TS/SCI w/ Poly

Minimum Education:

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Design, or related field (or equivalent experience).

Minimum Years of Experience:

5

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with design systems andcomponentlibraries.

• Knowledge of accessibility standards (WCAG) and best practices.

• Experience with performance optimization and analytics tools.

Other Responsibilities:

Safety - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks and serving on safety committees and teams.

Quality - Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.

Procedure Compliance - Each employee must read, understand and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to his/her job. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

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Compensation Details:

$180,000.00 - $200,000.00

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid time off and holidays

• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)

• Educational reimbursement

• Parental leave

• Employee stock purchase plan

• Tax-saving options

• Disability and life insurance

• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.