Software Engineer SWE3 [D.26.0167]

Dover Networks LLC; Maryland; On-site; USD 227,000 - 248,000; Full time

Job summary

Dover Networks LLC is seeking an experienced UI Front End Software Engineer (SWE3) to lead a team of UI developers and shape front-end architecture in an Agile setting. You will translate UX/UI designs into accessible, production-ready interfaces and mentor junior developers while collaborating with systems engineers and product stakeholders.

The role requires Top Secret/SCI with Full Scope Poly clearance and strong experience in modern front-end frameworks, state management, and API

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading or mentoring a development team.
• Front-end frameworks (React/Angular/Vue) and HTML/CSS/JavaScript.
• Full-stack experience including backend development and API design.
• Experience with state management, component-based architecture, and responsive design.
• Familiarity with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud environments (AWS/Azure/GovCloud).
• Experience collaborating with UX/UI and systems engineers to implement accessible interfaces.
• Linux/Ubuntu environment experience.
• 12 years of SWE experience in programs/contracts of similar scope.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of UI/front-end developers, providing technical guidance, standards, and code review
• Architect and implement scalable, maintainable front-end solutions using modern frameworks
• Translate prototypes and design specifications into functional, responsive, and accessible interfaces
• Collaborate with backend engineers to design and integrate APIs, ensuring efficient data flow between front-end and back-end systems
• Contribute to full-stack development efforts as needed, including backend services, database interactions, and deployment pipelines
• Establish and enforce front-end coding standards, best practices, and component reuse across the team
• Partner with UX/UI and systems engineers to ensure design intent is preserved through implementation
• Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks, cross-browser issues, and technical debt
• Participate in sprint planning, technical estimation, and architectural decision-making
• Ensure compliance with accessibility standards (e.g., Section 508, WCAG) throughout development

Skills

Team leadership

Front-end leadership experience

State management

Component-based architecture

Responsive design

UX/UI collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline

Four years of SWE experience substituting for degree

Tools

React

Angular

Vue

HTML

CSS

JavaScript

Node.js

Python

Java

RESTful APIs

GraphQL

Git

CI/CD

AWS

GovCloud

Linux/Ubuntu

Job description

Requires Top Secret/SCI with Full Scope Poly

Salary Range: $227k-$248k per year with an additional $57k-$62k in immediately vested company 401(k) contributions

Description

Seeking an experienced UI Front End Software Engineer (SWE3) to directly meeting mission-critical needs in partnership with mission customers. This individual will lead a team of UI developers, designing front-end architecture and coding standards while remaining hands-on in development across the full software product lifecycle in an agile environment. Responsibilities span analyzing user requirements to derive design and performance standards, developing and debugging software, integrating systems, and implementing algorithms to meet performance goals. The ideal candidate has front end experience, translates UX/UI designs into accessible, production-ready interfaces, and mentors junior developers while collaborating closely with system engineers and product stakeholders to resolve technical problem areas.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of UI/front-end developers, providing technical guidance, standards, and code review
• Architect and implement scalable, maintainable front-end solutions using modern frameworks
• Translate prototypes and design specifications into functional, responsive, and accessible interfaces
• Collaborate with backend engineers to design and integrate APIs, ensuring efficient data flow between front-end and back-end systems
• Contribute to full-stack development efforts as needed, including backend services, database interactions, and deployment pipelines
• Establish and enforce front-end coding standards, best practices, and component reuse across the team
• Partner with UX/UI and systems engineers to ensure design intent is preserved through implementation
• Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks, cross-browser issues, and technical debt
• Participate in sprint planning, technical estimation, and architectural decision-making
• Ensure compliance with accessibility standards (e.g., Section 508, WCAG) throughout development

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Proven experience leading or mentoring a development team
• Strong proficiency in modern front-end frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, Vue) and standard web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)
• Full-stack experience, including backend development (e.g., Node.js, Python, Java, RESTful/GraphQL API design
• Experience with state management, component-based architecture, and responsive design
• Familiarity with version control (Git) CI/CD pipelines, and cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GovCloud is a plus)
• Experience working closely with UX/UI and systems engineers to ensure accurate implementation of accessible interfaces
• Experience working with tiered architectural systems and in a Linux/Ubuntu environment is a plus
• Twelve (12) years experience as a SWE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.
• Bachelors degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Four (4) years of additional SWE experience on projects with similar software processes may be substituted for a bachelors degree.
• Seven (7) years' experience in Software Database and Repository Interface Development