SOFTWARE ENGINEER- FRONT END (2026-0195)

Acclaim Technical Services; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Acclaim Technical Services is seeking a Front-End Software Engineer to design and develop new software products, or significantly enhance existing ones. The ideal candidate is a hands-on developer with experience building modular, reusable components and a modern front-end framework in an Agile environment.

They will collaborate with a small team of engineers and designers to understand requirements, optimize for speed and usability, and contribute to continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a technical field.
• 8–10 years of related software development experience.
• Extensive experience with Angular.
• Expert knowledge of Javascript, HTML, and CSS.
• Experience designing complex search interfaces.
• Experience optimizing web applications for performance and usability.
• Experience with integrating with third party APIs.
• Proficient understanding of Git.
• Experience with Linux operating systems.

Responsibilities

• Build reusable components that align with the system design patterns.
• Optimize application for maximum speed and scalability.
• Participate in team design and code reviews.
• Collaborate with a small team of engineers and designers to understand business requirements and user experience goals.
• Provide recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Provide ongoing maintenance, support, and enhancements in existing systems and platforms.
• Troubleshoots complex problems and provides customer support for software systems and application issues.
• TS/SCI with polygraph

Skills

Angular

Javascript

HTML

CSS

Search interfaces

Performance optimization

APIs integration

Git

Linux

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Electrical or Computer Engineering or related

Tools

NodeJS

MongoDB

ElasticSearch

Job description

Acclaim Technical Services, founded in 2000, is a leading cyber operations, intelligence solutions and operations, network infrastructure, engineering and business enablement and enterprise operations company supporting a wide range of U.S. Federal agencies. We are an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) company, which is uncommon within our business sector. We see this as a significant strength, and it shows: ATS is consistently ranked as a top workplace among DC area firms and continues to grow.

Job Description

The Front-End Software Engineer will design and develop complex new software products or make significant enhancements to existing software. The ideal candidate is a hands-on developer with significant experience in building modular, reusable components and features. They must have extensive, firsthand technical expertise in a modern front-end framework. They must be at ease working in an Agile environment with little supervision. This person should embody a passion for continuous improvement and innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Build reusable components that align with the system design patterns
• Optimize application for maximum speed and scalability
• Participate in team design and code reviews
• Collaborate with a small team of engineers and designers to understand business requirements and user experience goals
• Provide recommendations for continuous improvement
• Provide ongoing maintenance, support, and enhancements in existing systems and platforms
• Troubleshoots complex problems and provides customer support for software systems and application issues
• TS/SCI with polygraph

Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Electrical or Computer Engineering or a related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical training, or work/military experience
• 8 to 10 years of related software development experience

Required Qualifications

• Extensive experience with Angular
• Expert knowledge of Javascript, HTML, and CSS
• Experience designing complex search interfaces
• Experience in optimizing web applications for performance and usability
• Experience with integrating with third part APIs
• Proficient understanding of code versioning tools, such as Git
• Experience with Linux operating systems

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with SASS or LESS
• Hands-on experience working with NodeJS, MongoDB
• Familiarity constructing ElasticSearch queries

SALARY TRANSPARANCY

There are many factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employee owners value the flexibility at ATS that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, career growth, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad mix of exceptional benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families.

At ATS, you will be eligible to participate in a comprehensive benefits package such as healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits. Learn more at Employee Resources

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO) STATEMENT

ATS is committed to a program of equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, age, religion/creed, hairstyles and hair textures, handicap/disability, genetic information/history, military/veteran status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable law. We support the employment and advancement in employment of individuals with disabilities and of protected veterans, and we treat qualified individuals without discrimination on the basis of their physical or mental disability or veteran status.