Front End Lead Developer

About the job Front End Lead Developer

A growing government services firm is seeking a Front End Lead Developer to support application development efforts within a secure, mission-driven environment. This role is responsible for leading the design, development, testing, and management of complex application projects supporting critical IT infrastructure.

You will work closely with architects and engineering teams to design and deploy scalable applications, including large-scale data processing solutions, computational modeling, and advanced analytics platforms supporting forensic and investigative systems.

This is a hands-on leadership role requiring both technical depth and the ability to guide development efforts across a highly collaborative, cross-functional environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the design, development, testing, and management of application development projects

Develop and implement solutions supporting large-scale data processing and advanced analytics

Integrate third-party components and develop custom capabilities

Modify and enhance existing codebases while recommending process improvements

Automate operations and maintenance tasks

Participate in all phases of the software development lifecycle, including planning, requirements, development, testing, and quality assurance

Support Agile development activities, including Program Increments and Agile Release Train events

Participate in technical reviews, architecture discussions, and milestone planning

Provide resource estimation and contribute to development best practices

Support development across multi-enclave environments, including Unclassified, Secret, and Top Secret systems

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration and delivery Minimum Security Clearance:

Active Top Secret clearance with eligibility for SCI Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field

Minimum of 10 years of software engineering experience

Experience working within SAFe Agile frameworks

Demonstrated experience designing and implementing complex software solutions in secure government environments

Strong understanding of forensic and investigative system requirements Required Technical Skills:

Advanced proficiency in multiple programming languages and frameworks

Strong experience with Angular and Angular Material

Experience with C# and .NET

Experience with message brokers such as RabbitMQ, Kafka, or Redis

Experience with Elasticsearch, OpenSearch, Splunk, or similar data platforms

Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes

Experience with cloud environments such as AWS GovCloud, SC2S, or C2S

Strong understanding of DevSecOps practices and tools

Experience with performance optimization and scalable system design

Strong understanding of security engineering principles Additional Technical Experience:

Experience with frontend frameworks such as React or Svelte

Experience with data streaming and integration tools such as Apache NiFi

Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform

Familiarity with GraphQL and microservices architecture

Experience working in classified environments Work Environment and Requirements:

Must be a U.S. citizen

Must be able to obtain and maintain required clearances, including polygraph if required

May require flexible scheduling to support mission needs

Primary work location is Chantilly, VA