Vue.JS Front End Developer - TS/SCI (Hybrid) with Security Clearance

Description Job Title: Vue.JS Front End Developer - TS/SCI (Hybrid) Position Type: Direct Hire Compensation: $140,000 to $200,000 annually Location: Reston, VA (Hybrid) Clearance: Active Top Secret / SCI (Required at Start) *This position is located in an area that requires special access. US citizenship and ability to obtain a secret clearance is required* Company: The name of our partner organization will be disclosed during the interview process. This is not a direct role with LaunchCode; it is a position through LaunchCode, working with one of our partner companies. Disclaimer: We are unable to provide work sponsorship for this role. We are unable to consider candidates for this role who have a current or future work sponsorship need (this includes those holding extended OPT Visas). A mission-focused federal technology organization is seeking a UI/UX Frontend Software Engineer to support classified, mission-critical programs within the Department of Defense and Intelligence Community. This role requires an active TS/SCI clearance and prior experience operating in secure or classified environments. The ideal candidate combines deep frontend engineering expertise with strong user experience design capabilities to build intuitive, high-performing interfaces for complex analytical and operational systems. This position plays a key role in modernizing legacy applications, improving usability for mission operators, and delivering scalable, secure web solutions in Agile environments. Key Responsibilities • Design, develop, test, and maintain responsive, secure web applications using Vue.js • Translate mission and technical requirements into intuitive, user-centered interface designs • Create wireframes, mockups, user flows, interactive prototypes, and production-ready visual designs • Partner with backend engineers, systems architects, and mission stakeholders to deliver integrated solutions • Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives • Conduct user research, usability testing, and iterative design improvements based on operator feedback • Establish and maintain UI/UX standards, reusable component libraries, and design consistency across applications • Optimize application performance, accessibility, and cross-browser compatibility • Support deployment activities within secure, containerized, or cloud-based environments • Present design concepts and technical solutions to both technical teams and mission leadership Required Qualifications • Active Top Secret / SCI clearance at time of hire • 7 or more years of professional experience in front end development and UI/UX design • Strong hands-on experience with Vue.js • Demonstrated experience translating design concepts into production-quality code • Experience working in Agile/Scrum development environments • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related technical discipline Preferred Qualifications • Prior experience supporting Department of Defense or Intelligence Community programs • Strong proficiency in HTML, CSS, and responsive design principles • Experience with TypeScript, JavaScript frameworks, jQuery, or Python • Familiarity with SQL and data-driven applications • Experience working in Docker or other containerized environments • Experience with version control and collaboration tools such as GitHub or GitLab • Familiarity with Jira and Confluence • Strong communication skills and comfort presenting to both technical and non-technical stakeholders #LI-hybrid #tssci #vue.js Requirements * Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph (FSP) - must be active Day 1

* Strong hands-on experience administering the Appian platform

* Experience supporting secure or classified environments

* Understanding of platform security, logging, and access control best practices

* Experience integrating Appian with enterprise services and tools

* Ability to work independently and take technical ownership of platform operations

* Strong written and verbal communication skills Preferred Qualifications * Exposure to Information Assurance (IA) support in INT-B and INT-C environments

* Experience supporting enterprise-scale Appian deployments

* Familiarity with secure network architectures and compliance frameworks

* Prior experience supporting Intelligence Community programs