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Front End Software Engineer

BlackFern RecruitmentReston, VA🇺🇸United StatesPosted Sep 28, 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

Embark on a rewarding career path as a Front-End Software Engineer, where you'll build sophisticated web applications at the intersection of science and design, enjoying a hybrid work environment that fosters collaboration and skill development. This role is perfect for a mid-senior engineer with a passion for UI/UX and a desire to contribute to impactful projects within a reputable company. Apply now to leverage your expertise and grow your career in a dynamic and intellectually stimulating setting.

Quick Overview

Seniority
Mid Senior
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
Reston, VA, United States
Posted
6 days ago
SpringSpring BootCSSHTMLJavaJavaScriptPythonRESTReactReduxTypeScriptWebGL

Job Description

Security clearance: Ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance required.

We are seeking a talented Front-End Software Engineer with a strong foundation in computer science and an eye for thoughtful UI/UX design.

You ll build sophisticated web applications for simulation and optimization software that models complex physical systems.

You ll work alongside Research Scientists and Software Engineers on small, highly collaborative teams, contributing throughout the development lifecycle from concept and prototyping through visualization, implementation, testing, and deployment.

This is an opportunity to work on technically challenging problems where software, science, and design intersect.
Team members have broad ownership and the flexibility to apply their strengths while developing new skills.

What You ll Do

  • Design and develop modern, responsive front-end web applications using JavaScript/TypeScript and React
  • Create intuitive interfaces for complex scientific and engineering applications
  • Develop data visualizations and interactive tools that help users understand complex models and results
  • Collaborate with software engineers and research scientists to translate technical requirements into effective user experiences
  • Prototype, test, troubleshoot, and optimize applications for performance, security, and usability
  • Contribute across the full software development lifecycle, from early concepts through deployment

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor s degree in Computer Science or a related technical field
  • 5+ years of relevant software development experience
  • Strong experience with JavaScript or TypeScript, React, HTML, and CSS
  • Experience developing front-end web applications
  • Experience with UI/UX design or a strong understanding of user-centered design principles
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with Java or Python
  • Experience with Spring Boot, Redux, WebGL, or OpenGL
  • Experience building interfaces for data-intensive, scientific, or engineering applications
  • Experience with front-end testing and mocking frameworks
  • Understanding of REST APIs, back-end development, and relational or document databases
  • Experience optimizing web applications for performance, responsiveness, and security
  • ACTIVE SECRET OR TOP SECRET CLEARANCE

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