Senior Frontend JavaScript Developer

Our organization is a unique software development company based in McLean, Virginia, dedicated to providing top-tier solutions to defend the United States and its businesses.

We are seeking a highly skilled and passionate Senior Frontend JavaScript Developer who embodies our commitment to excellence and is driven to "do it right." This is a long-term opportunity for serious professionals who meet our stringent requirements and are eager to contribute to our critical mission. Compensation will be commensurate with experience, and we offer significant opportunities for professional growth and advancement within our best-of-the-best team.

DESCRIPTION:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Frontend JavaScript Developer to lead the development of sophisticated user interfaces for our critical applications. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in modern JavaScript technologies and a proven track record of delivering high-quality, scalable, and maintainable frontend solutions. This role requires a strong technical leader who can architect complex frontend systems, mentor junior developers, drive best practices, and effectively utilize technologies such as AngularJS, TypeScript, SocketIO, and D3.js. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the user experience and ensuring the success of our mission-critical projects.

Day-to-day responsibilities and duties include:

Lead the design, architecture, and development of complex user interfaces and frontend components using AngularJS, TypeScript, and core JavaScript.

Architect and implement robust real-time communication features utilizing SocketIO for seamless user experiences.

Drive the implementation of advanced data visualizations and interactive graphics using the D3.js library to effectively present critical information.

Collaborate closely with UI/UX designers and backend engineers to define and implement comprehensive frontend solutions that meet project requirements.

Write and maintain clean, well-documented, performant, and scalable code, establishing and enforcing coding standards and best practices.

Conduct thorough code reviews, providing constructive feedback and ensuring code quality across the team.

Proactively identify and resolve complex technical challenges and performance bottlenecks in the frontend.

Stay at the forefront of frontend development trends, evaluating and recommending new technologies and approaches to enhance our capabilities.

Lead and mentor junior frontend developers, providing guidance, technical expertise, and fostering their professional growth.

Drive the adoption of frontend testing best practices, including unit, integration, and end-to-end testing.

Collaborate effectively within an agile development environment, participating in planning, estimation, and retrospectives.

Take ownership of the technical aspects of frontend delivery, ensuring adherence to timelines and quality standards.

Contribute significantly to the continuous improvement of our development processes, tools, and overall frontend architecture.

REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants MUST

- must be able to qualify and maintain security clearance.

- have at least 3 years of Developer experience and have a good understanding of professional business environments.

- be very friendly and able to calmly handle clients and staff

- be able to carry themselves in a professional manner

- be punctual, responsible, and reliable

- have good written and verbal communication skills (answering the phone and composing emails in a professional manner)

Benefits / Additional Compensation:

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k match

Paid Time off

Paternal/Maternal Leave

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $130,000 per year excluding bonus and benefits.

Schedule:

The schedule for this position is project driven and can be highly variable depending on project deadlines and the specific needs of the software development teams.

Monday to Friday

Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

TO APPLY: Please submit a resume. A cover letter is not required, although a short personal message explaining your work experience as it relates to this listing is extremely helpful.