UI Front-End / Front-End Software Engineer (TS/SCI Clearance with Full Scope Polygraph Required)
J&T Business Consulting
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J&T Business Consulting in Annapolis Junction, MD seeks a senior UI Front-End / Front-End Software Engineer (Level 3) to lead front-end architecture and deliverables in an agile setting. You will mentor a team while remaining hands-on across the full software lifecycle, translating UX/UI designs into responsive and accessible interfaces, and ensuring quality across components.
The role emphasizes collaboration with back-end teams for API design (REST/GraphQL), and leadership in coding standards,
Qualifications
- Active TS/SCI clearance with a current Polygraph.
- Bachelor's degree plus 12+ years experience OR 16 years experience without a degree.
- Minimum 7 years in software/database/repository interface development.
- Full-stack experience with RESTful/GraphQL APIs and back-end tech.
- Git, CI/CD, and Agile methodologies with technical leadership.
Responsibilities
- Lead and mentor front-end engineering teams with technical direction and reviews.
- Translate UX designs into accessible, WCAG/Section 508 compliant UIs.
- Collaborate with back-end teams to design and integrate RESTful/GraphQL APIs.
- Contribute to full-stack efforts including microservices, databases, and CI/CD.
- Design, optimize, and query complex database/repository interfaces.
- Collaborate with systems engineers and stakeholders to derive requirements.
- Author and review system documentation, test plans, and standards.
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Annapolis, United States | Posted on 10/16/2026
Position: UI Front-End / Front-End Software Engineer 3
Location: Annapolis Junction, MD
Employment Type: Full-Time
Clearance Requirement: Active TS/SCI with Polygraph
Salary Range: $199,000 - $238,000 / year (dependent on experience, education, and skill set)
Seeking a senior UI Front-End / Front-End Software Engineer (Level 3) to lead front-end architecture, technical standards, and UI team delivery supporting mission-critical operations in Annapolis Junction, MD.
In this role, you will lead and mentor a team of front-end developers while remaining hands-on across the full software lifecycle in an agile environment. You will translate UX/UI design specifications into responsive, highly accessible, production-ready interfaces, architect component-based front-end systems, design efficient API integrations with back-end teams, and ensure robust quality control and accessibility compliance across all deliverables.
- Lead and mentor front-end engineering teams, providing technical direction, code reviews, coding standards, and task delegation.
- Translate design specifications and prototypes into fully accessible, standards-compliant user interfaces (e.g., Section 508, WCAG).
- Collaborate with back-end engineers to design and integrate RESTful/GraphQL APIs, optimizing data flow between client interfaces and server-side components.
- Contribute to full-stack engineering efforts, including back-end microservices, database interfaces, and CI/CD deployment pipelines.
- Design, optimize, and execute complex database/repository interfaces and queries.
- Confer with systems engineers, hardware teams, and mission stakeholders to derive software requirements, evaluate system resource constraints, and resolve technical challenges.
- Author and review comprehensive system documentation, test plans, and software engineering standards.
- Security Clearance: Active TS/SCI with a current Polygraph.
- Experience & Education:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related discipline from an accredited institution plus at least 12 years of software engineering experience on programs/contracts of similar scope and complexity, OR
- 16 years of relevant software engineering experience without a degree (4 additional years substituting for the degree).
- Database & Repository Interface Experience: Minimum of 7 years dedicated to software database and repository interface development.
- Full-Stack & APIs: Practical full-stack experience with back-end technologies (e.g., Node.js, Python, Java) and RESTful/GraphQL API design.
- DevOps & Tools: Experience with Git version control, CI/CD automated build pipelines, and Agile development methodologies.
- Technical Leadership: Proven track record leading engineering teams, managing code reviews, and enforcing software quality standards.
- Experience deploying software within commercial or classified cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GovCloud).
- Hands-on development experience in Linux/Ubuntu operating environments and tiered enterprise architectures.
- Deep knowledge of web accessibility mandates, Section 508 compliance, and WCAG guidelines.
- Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Basic Life and Disability Insurance
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
- Tuition Reimbursement for ongoing education and professional development
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law.
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