Web Application Developer - Defense (Front-End Eng)

Zohorecruit; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 135,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401k plan

Job summary

AI Talent Now, LLC is hiring a Web Application Developer - Defense (Front-End Eng) to join their Washington, DC area team. You will build complex frontend applications using React, TypeScript, and JavaScript, and work on data-intensive UIs and mapping/visualization features.

The role requires 2-5 years of frontend or full-stack experience, a BS in Computer Science or Computer Engineering, and eligibility for a U.S. security clearance.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of frontend or full-stack software engineering experience with strong CS fundamentals.
• Experience with React, TypeScript, and JavaScript is required or highly preferred.
• Familiarity with Redux and WebGL is a plus.
• BS in Computer Science or Computer Engineering is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of complex frontend applications with data-intensive UIs and real-time features.
• Own features end-to-end from design through ship and maintenance.
• Collaborate with design, backend, and security teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Contribute to architecture decisions and code quality, ensuring scalable frontend solutions.

Skills

React

TypeScript

JavaScript

Frontend experience 2-5 yrs

Education

BS in Computer Science or Computer Engineering

Tools

Redux

WebGL

Job description

Web Application Developer - Defense (Front-End Eng)

Washington, United States | Posted on 10/01/2026

AI Talent Now, LLC is a powerhouse in direct-hire talent acquisition, connecting exceptional talent with industry-leading organizations across IT, Engineering, Financial Services & Fintech, and Manufacturing & Robotics. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, we proudly serve clients and candidates nationwide.

Job Description

AI Talent Now job # ZR 108

This dynamic client is helping the world's most important institutions use their data to solve their most urgent problems. Their software lets our customers integrate and analyze all of their data so they can answer questions that they couldn't before. From delivering disaster relief to building safer automobiles, they are honored to help make their partners better at their most important work.

Together with their customers, they are building the future of national security, healthcare, energy, finance, manufacturing, and more. And they need bright minds from worldwide to help them.

• I nvolves AI implementation, satellite mapping, and re-platforming efforts.

Has built complex frontend applications (e.g., data-intensive UIs, real-time collaborative tools, mapping/visualization, or systems where multiple apps interact)

Has built complex frontend applications (e.g., data-intensive UIs, real-time collaborative tools, mapping/visualization, or systems where multiple apps interact)

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Owned / shipped projects or features independently through the full product lifecycle (design → ship → maintain)

Owned / shipped projects or features independently through the full product lifecycle (design → ship → maintain)

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Education

BS in Computer Science or Computer Engineering

BS in Computer Science or Computer Engineering

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Must be a U.S. Citizen eligible to obtain a security clearance.

Must be a U.S. Citizen eligible to obtain a security clearance.

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Baseline

Seniority

2 - 5 years of experience of frontend or full-stack software engineering experience with strong CS fundamentals

Experience at a Big Tech company or high-bar startup

Experience at a Big Tech company or high-bar startup

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Strong proficiency in React, TypeScript, and JavaScript

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Based in or willing to relocate to Washington, D.C.

Based in or willing to relocate to Washington, D.C.

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Nice-to-have

Experience or strong interest in defense or government technology.

Experience or strong interest in defense or government technology.

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Founder experience, significant open-source contributions, or strong extracurricular involvement (campus clubs, hackathons, side projects)

Founder experience, significant open-source contributions, or strong extracurricular involvement (campus clubs, hackathons, side projects)

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Compensation and Logistics

• Salary range: $135k to $200k, depending on experience and impact.
• Locations: New York, D.C., Palo Alto; primarily onsite, with some flexibility for remote work.

Timeline and Urgency

• Interview process typically spans 3-4 weeks, with efforts to expedite if needed.
• Initial pre-screen, followed by technical and behavioral interviews.

Seeking front-end engineers who can lead and handle complex systems integration.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Strong communication and ownership; interested in solving complex problems.
• Technical curiosity and ability to strategize are highly valued.

About the team- onsite environment

We want every employee to achieve their best outcomes, that’s why we celebrate individuals’ strengths, skills, and interests, from your first interview to your long term growth, rather than rely on traditional career ladders. Paying attention to the needs of our community enables us to optimize our opportunities to grow and helps ensure many pathways to success. Promoting health and well-being across all areas of our employee's lives is just one of the ways we’re investing in our community. Note that our offerings may vary by region.

In keeping consistent with our values and culture, we believe employees are “better together” and in-person work affords the opportunity for more creative outcomes. Therefore, we encourage employees to work from our offices to foster connectivity and innovation. Many teams do offer hybrid options (WFH a day or two a week), allowing our employees to strike the right trade-off for their personal productivity. Based on business need, there are a few roles that allow for “Remote” work on an exceptional basis. If you are applying for one of these roles, you must work from the state in which you are employed. If the posting is specified as Onsite, you are required to work from an office.

Requirements

Role Requirements

• Looking for front-end engineers with 2-5 years of experience; open to a broad range.

Candidate Requirements

• Must have front-end experience and interest; familiarity with Redux, WebGL is a plus.
• Computer Science or related degree preferred; startup and industry experience is valuable.

Benefits

• Employees (and their eligible dependents) can enroll in medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as voluntary life insurance
• Employees are automatically covered by basic life, AD&D and disability insurance
• Commuter benefits
• Relocation assistance
• Take what you need paid time off, not accrual based
• 2 weeks paid time off built into the end of each year (subject to team and business needs)
• 10 paid holidays throughout the calendar year
• Supportive leave of absence program including time off for military service and medical events
• Paid leave for new parents and subsidized back-up care for all parents
• Fertility and family building benefits including but not limited to adoption, surrogacy, and preservation
• Stipend to help with expenses that come with a new child
• Employees can enroll in 401k plan