Peraton · 21 hours ago
Front-End Software Engineer
College Park, MD, US
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$104K/yr - $166K/yr
3+ years expPeraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence. They are seeking a Front-End Developer to build high-performance web applications and collaborate with engineers, researchers, and government stakeholders to enhance user experiences on complex data systems.
RoboticsInformation Technology
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Design and develop modern UIs using HTML/CSS and JavaScript/TypeScript, delivering clean, usable interfaces for research systems, dashboards, analytic tools, and prototype applications
Build and evolve front-end features by designing and coding improvements to existing applications (add capabilities, improve usability, or increase performance)
Integrate front-end applications with backend services, including RESTful APIs and related service interfaces
Develop and implement data access patterns (as appropriate), including collaborating on the creation of queries for existing or proposed databases/data repos (SQL/NoSQL)
Collaborate with technical staff to implement UI-driven workflows that ensure end-to-end performance and functional standards are met in relation to latency, throughput, responsiveness, and data-fidelity
Assist with test and verification activities, including developing and executing test procedures for UI components and prototype workflows
Analyze system workflows and user needs by conferring with internal teams, evaluating data usage and processes, and identifying problem areas to propose practical improvements
Modify existing software to correct deficiencies, adapt to new hardware and environments, or improve performance, stability, and user experience
Support technical leadership- this may include leading a feature area, mentoring teammates, owning a UI subsystem, or coordinating UI deliverables across a small effort
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 3+ years of experience and a Bachelors, 1+ years and a Masters, or a PhD in Computer Science or related discipline. 4 additional years of experience may be used in lieu of a degree
Professional experience building applications using HTML/CSS and JavaScript/TypeScript
Experience with at least one modern front-end framework such as React, Vue, or Angular
Experience consuming and integrating RESTful APIs in a full-stack environment
Working knowledge of SQL and/or NoSQL concepts
Familiarity with modern development workflows: Git-based version control, code review, issue tracking, and basic CI/CD concepts
Working familiarity (via professional use, academic work, or personal projects) with Python and other programming languages
Ability to operate effectively in a secure, mission-oriented environment and deliver clear written and verbal communication while working directly with technical stakeholders and government customers
US Citizenship with an active/current TS/SCI w/ Polygraph is a requirement for this position
Preferred
Experience building data-rich UIs (analytics dashboards, data exploration tools, workflow orchestration UIs)
Familiarity with data visualization libraries and patterns
Experience with real-time or streaming interfaces
Strong testing background: unit, integration, and end-to-end UI tests
Experience with design, development, test, verification, and certification of operational software in sensitive mission environments
Working knowledge of Linux, containers (Docker), and developer tooling in constrained/secure environments
Experience improving UX through accessibility, response design, and user-centered iteration with stakeholders
Demonstrated ability to rapidly learn new technologies and apply them to novel research prototypes
Benefits
Employees may be eligible for overtime
Shift differential
Discretionary bonus
Company
Peraton
Peraton Fearlessly solving the toughest national security challenges.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Thomas Terjesen
Chief Information Officer
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