Software Engineer - Frontend

Frontend Software Engineer

The Swift Group is a privately held, mission-driven and employee-focused services and solutions company headquartered in Reston, VA. Our capabilities include Software Development, Engineering & IT, Data Science, Cyber Enablement, Logistics, and Training. Founded in 2019, Swift supports Civilian, Defense, and Intelligence Community customers across the country and around the globe.

We're looking for a highly experienced Frontend Software Engineer to design, build, and maintain modern, mission-critical web applications. This role is deeply technical and ideal for someone who thrives in complex, large-scale codebases, brings a strong command of Angular and TypeScript, and is passionate about delivering intuitive, performant, and accessible user experiences. This position is located in Chantilly, VA.

Responsibilities:

Component Development: Design, build, and maintain responsive, interactive UI components and full application views using Angular and TypeScript, with a strong emphasis on reusability, modularity, and scalability.

UI/UX Implementation: Translate UX design specifications and user research into polished, accessible, and high-performing frontend implementations that adhere to established design systems and style guides.

API & Backend Integration: Build and consume RESTful APIs; integrate UI components with backend services including AWS-managed services such as API Gateway, Lambda, and DynamoDB.

Performance Optimization: Apply performance optimization techniques including code splitting, lazy loading, tree shaking, and intelligent caching strategies to ensure fast, fluid application experiences at scale.

DevOps & Code Quality: Contribute to and help maintain the team's CI/CD pipelines; participate in code reviews, maintain high test coverage, and uphold engineering quality standards across the frontend codebase.

Agile Delivery: Work within Agile development frameworks; participate in sprint planning, backlog refinement, and iterative delivery cycles to meet mission-driven deadlines.

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with backend engineers, platform teams, and UX designers to define frontend architecture patterns, shared component libraries, and integration contracts.

Technical Documentation: Produce clear technical documentation for UI components, integration patterns, and frontend architecture decisions to support team scalability and knowledge transfer.

Requirements:

BS in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent professional experience

10+ years of software engineering experience

Demonstrated hands-on experience with Angular and proficiency in building reusable, production-grade UI components

Strong command of JavaScript and TypeScript with a focus on building responsive and interactive frontend applications

Solid understanding of UI development fundamentals: HTML5, CSS3, and CSS preprocessors such as Sass

Experience designing and implementing UI components that interact with backend services, including AWS services (API Gateway, Lambda, DynamoDB)

Working knowledge of UI performance optimization techniques including code splitting, lazy loading, and caching strategies

Experience with version control systems (Git/GitHub/GitLab) and modern development workflows

Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automated build and deployment processes

Strong understanding of UI design principles, human-computer interaction, and UX best practices

Experience working within Agile development methodologies

US citizenship and an active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance required

Desired Experience:

Experience with UI testing frameworks such as Jest, Cypress, Karma, or Jasmine

Familiarity with UI design systems and component libraries such as Angular Material or Bootstrap

Experience building and maintaining complex, data-driven UI components for large-scale or multi-tenant platforms

Knowledge of web accessibility guidelines (WCAG) and demonstrated experience implementing accessible UI components

Familiarity with UI/UX design tools such as Figma, Sketch, or Adobe XD

Experience working within a large-scale, complex frontend codebase with multiple contributing engineers

Experience with additional frontend frameworks such as React or Vue.js

Familiarity with backend technologies including Java, Python, or Node.js

Experience with AWS services such as EKS or Step Functions