Front-End Software Engineer- TS/SCI with Polygraph
GDIT· Defense IT· Oct 24, 2026 · 4d ago
Chantilly, VA
In office
Full-time
Principal
$141K–$191K
8+ years exp
Job description
Type of Requisition:
Regular
Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:
Top Secret SCI + Polygraph
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
Top Secret SCI + Polygraph
Public Trust/Other Required:
None
Job Family:
Software Engineering
Job Qualifications:
Skills:
Angular, JavaScript API, Linux Certifications:
None Experience:
8 + years of related experience US Citizenship Required:
Yes
Job Description:
The Front-End Software Engineer will design and develop complex new software products, or make significant enhancements to existing software. The ideal candidate is a hands-on developer with significant experience in building modular, reusable components and features. They must have extensive, firsthand technical expertise in a modern front-end framework. They must be at ease working in an Agile environment with little supervision. This person should embody a passion for continuous improvement and innovation.
MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT
Build reusable components that align with the system design patterns.
Optimize application for maximum speed and scalability.
Participate in team design and code reviews.
Collaborate with a small team of engineers and designers to understand business requirements and user experience goals.
Provide recommendations for continuous improvement.
Provide ongoing maintenance, support, and enhancements in existing systems and platforms.
Troubleshoots complex problems and provides customer support for software systems and application issues.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Electrical or Computer Engineering or a related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical training, or work/military experience.
Clearance Level: TS/SCI with Polygraph
8 to 10 years of related software development experience.
Extensive experience with Angular
Expert knowledge of Javascript, HTML, and CSS.
Experience designing complex search interfaces.
Experience in optimizing web applications for performance and usability.
Experience with integrating with third part APIs.
Proficient understanding of code versioning tools, such as Git
Experience with Linux operating systems
Experience with SASS or LESS.
Hands-on experience working with NodeJS, MongoDB
Familiarity constructing ElasticSearch queries
GDIT IS YOUR PLACE
At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.
● Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
● Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
● Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
● Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace
OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY
Explore a career in software development at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your dedication to advancing innovation.
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The likely salary range for this position is $140,821 - $190,523. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Travel Required:
None
T elecommuting Options:
Onsite
Work Location:
USA VA Chantilly
Additional Work Locations:
Total Rewards at GDIT:
Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.
Our Identity Verification Process:
As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.
About Our Work:
We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50+ countries worldwide, offering leading mission-ready capabilities in AI, cloud, cyber and software development.
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