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Senior Front End Developer

Chantilly, VAOnsiteFull TimeSenior$180,000–$240,000 /yrPosted 20 days agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

  • TS/SCI with Polygraph
  • JavaScript
  • front-end development
  • web applications
  • responsive
  • interactive
  • user-friendly
  • reusable components
  • intuitive user interfaces
  • back-end services

Nice to have

  • React
  • Angular
  • additional JavaScript frameworks
  • back-end development technologies
  • full-stack development

Role summary

We are seeking an experienced Front-End JavaScript Developer for our software development team in Chantilly, VA. The role involves designing, developing, testing, and maintaining modern web applications using JavaScript and front-end technologies like React, Angular, and others. Responsibilities include creating reusable components, collaborating with cross-functional teams, integrating with back-end services, and troubleshooting issues. A Bachelor's degree, 5 years of software development experience (with at least 2 years in JavaScript), and an active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance are required. The position emphasizes strong problem-solving, clean code practices, and effective communication within an onsite, team-oriented environment.

Overview

We are hiring an experienced Front-End JavaScript Developer to join our software development team in Chantilly, VA. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in JavaScript development, experience building modern web applications, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to deliver scalable, reliable, and user-friendly software solutions.

This position requires hands-on front-end development experience, strong problem-solving skills, and an understanding of modern software development practices. Experience with React is highly desired, along with familiarity with additional JavaScript frameworks and back-end development technologies.




What will you do?

  • Design, develop, test, and maintain responsive, interactive, and user-friendly web applications using JavaScript and modern front-end technologies.

  • Develop reusable front-end components and implement intuitive user interfaces that support application requirements.

  • Collaborate with software engineers, designers, and stakeholders to translate technical and functional requirements into effective software solutions.

  • Develop and enhance front-end application functionality while ensuring performance, scalability, and maintainability.

  • Utilize modern JavaScript frameworks and libraries, including React and Angular, to support application development.

  • Integrate front-end applications with back-end services and APIs.

  • Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve application defects and performance issues.

  • Participate in code reviews, software testing, and continuous improvement initiatives.

  • Follow established software development standards, coding practices, and documentation requirements.

  • Collaborate with back-end developers to support application integration and full-stack development efforts.

  • Contribute to software design discussions and identify opportunities to improve application functionality and user experience.


Do you have what it takes?

  • Bachelor's degree.

  • Active TS/SCI with Polygraph
  • Minimum of 5 years of software development experience, including academic and professional experience.

  • Minimum of 2 years of hands-on JavaScript development experience.

  • Strong understanding of front-end software development principles and modern web application architecture.

  • Experience developing, debugging, testing, and maintaining software applications.

  • Ability to write clean, efficient, reusable, and maintainable code.

  • Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.

  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

  • Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented, onsite development environment.

Pay Range: VTG’s estimated starting pay range is $180,000-$240,000 annually, which is a general guideline for the geographic location. When extending an offer, VTG also considers work experience, education, skill level, market considerations and may possibly include contractual requirements which may cause an offer to fall outside of this range. 

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