Job description

Expedition Technology (EXP) is seeking a Front-End Software Engineer to join our Training Data Storefront (TDS) team. The TDS mission is to develop, deploy, and maintain a centralized repository of AI/ML annotations and models that supports the Department of Defense (DoD) and Intelligence Community (IC). TDS plays a critical role in addressing today’s defense and intelligence challenges. We are looking for a Front-End Software Engineer who is passionate about building high-quality, user-focused applications. The ideal candidate thrives in a collaborative environment, writes clean and maintainable code, and is dedicated to delivering exceptional user experiences. In this role, you will develop user-facing web application components, translating UI/UX designs—such as wireframes, site maps, process flows, and mockups—into responsive interfaces. You will also integrate front-end components with backend systems to enable seamless data flow, and contribute to product quality through unit testing, automated testing, and end-to-end validation. At EXP, you will experience the full lifecycle of modern software development; from Agile scrum meetings, designing new features, developing new capabilities using the latest open-source frameworks, to directly working with end-users to ensure we are solving their mission needs, and maintaining the operational system. If you join our team, you will: • Work closely with UI/UX designers, transform wireframes, mockups, and prototypes into designs to ensure seamless user experience aligns to HCI principles. • Integrate front-end components with back-end services using RESTful APIs or GraphQL to fetch, display and update data in real-time applications. • Implement front-end best practices for performance optimization (e.g. lazy loading, code splitting); ensure secure communications between front-end and back-end services. • Use GIT for version control; manage codebases and branching strategies. • Use front-end testing frameworks/tools to create unit tests, integration tests, and end-to-end tests to ensure code stability and high-quality output. What you'll need to succeed: • Education: BA/BS in Information Technology or related field or the equivalent combination of education, technical certifications or training, or work experience • Experience: 8+ years of related experience • Security Clearance Level: TS/SCI • Experience in one of the following frameworks: React.js, Vue.js, Angular, SolidJS, and/or Next.js. • Experience with Typescript is preferred, but Javascript is the minimum. • Knowledge of Vite, react-query, TailwindCSS, Openlayers, Playwrite, Yup and/or MUI. • Use of front-end markup languages, with experience implementing responsive designs using Bootstrap framework. • Location: Herndon, VA • US Citizenship Required Clearance Required: Top Secret/SCI Compensation Salary Ranges by Career Level: Early-career: $95,600 - $147,200 Mid-career: $130,300 - $209,900 Late-career: $154,600 - $242,900 We recognize that every candidate brings a unique combination of experience and expertise. This position may be filled at multiple career levels , and compensation within the posted range will be determined based on relevant experience, education, technical expertise, specialized skills, the level at which the position is filled , and other job-related considerations.

Requirements

Must-haves

Work closely with UI/UX designers, transform wireframes, mockups, and prototypes into designs to ensure seamless user experience aligns to HCI principles.
Integrate front-end components with back-end services using RESTful APIs or GraphQL to fetch, display and update data in real-time applications.
Implement front-end best practices for performance optimization (e.g. lazy loading, code splitting); ensure secure communications between front-end and back-end services.
Use GIT for version control; manage codebases and branching strategies.
Use front-end testing frameworks/tools to create unit tests, integration tests, and end-to-end tests to ensure code stability and high-quality output.
Education: BA/BS in Information Technology or related field or the equivalent combination of education, technical certifications or training, or work experience
Experience: 8+ years of related experience
Security Clearance Level: TS/SCI
Experience in one of the following frameworks: React.js, Vue.js, Angular, SolidJS, and/or Next.js.
Knowledge of Vite, react-query, TailwindCSS, Openlayers, Playwrite, Yup and/or MUI.
Use of front-end markup languages, with experience implementing responsive designs using Bootstrap framework.
Location: Herndon, VA
US Citizenship Required
Clearance Required: Top Secret/SCI
Early-career: $95,600 - $147,200
Mid-career: $130,300 - $209,900
Late-career: $154,600 - $242,900

Nice-to-haves

Experience with Typescript is preferred, but Javascript is the minimum.

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Keywords to mirror

aimlagilescrumgraphqlreactvueangularnext.jstypescriptjavascript

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