UI Front-End / Front-End Software Engineer (TS/SCI Clearance with Full Scope Polygraph Required)

J&T; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 199,000 - 238,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Life and Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off and Holidays

401(k) Retirement Plan with Company  –

Job summary

J T is seeking a senior UI Front-End / Front-End Software Engineer (Level 3) to lead front-end architecture and UI team delivery in Annapolis Junction, MD. You will mentor developers, translate UX/UI specs into responsive, accessible interfaces, and collaborate with backend teams on RESTful/GraphQL APIs.

The role emphasizes hands-on full software lifecycle work in an agile environment, with a focus on code quality, accessibility, and scalable front-end systems.

Qualifications

• Security clearance requirements per job posting.

Responsibilities

• Lead front-end engineering teams, provide technical direction and reviews.
• Translate designs into accessible, WCAG-compliant interfaces.
• Collaborate with back-end teams to design and integrate RESTful/GraphQL APIs.
• Contribute to full-stack engineering efforts, including microservices and CI/CD pipelines.
• Design and optimize complex database/repository interfaces and queries.
• Coordinate with systems/hardware teams to derive software requirements and resolve challenges.
• Author and review system documentation, test plans, and standards.

Skills

Security Clearance TS/SCI

Front-end leadership

RESTful APIs

GraphQL APIs

CI/CD

Git

Agile methodologies

JavaScript/React

Full-Stack development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline

12+ years software engineering experience (with degree)

16 years software engineering experience (no degree)

Tools

Node.js

Python

Java

GraphQL

Job description

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)

About the Role

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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• 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.
• Desired Qualifications:
  • 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.

Benefits & Compensation

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees both personally and professionally:

• 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.