Frontend Developer

This is a contract to hire opportunity. Candidates MUST be local to the Ashburn, VA area, as the role is onsite 4-days a week. No C2C, OPT, or Visa consideration. NO vendor support needed.

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer with 7+ years of experience in Angular front-end development and Java-based backend services. The ideal candidate will lead the design and implementation of scalable, maintainable applications, setting architectural patterns and best practices for the team. This role combines hands-on development with strategic input on application design, system architecture, and process improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

Design and develop user-facing features using Angular and other front-end frameworks to deliver a seamless user experience.

Collaborate closely with UI/UX designers, backend developers, and project managers to ensure cohesive integration of front-end and back-end components.

Translate business requirements into scalable system designs, database schemas, and robust development solutions.

Analyze existing applications to identify performance improvements and implement optimizations.

Lead code reviews, maintain technical documentation, and ensure adherence to best practices.

Participate in Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.

Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team-wide technical strategy and process improvement initiatives.

Technical Skills:

Front-End:

Angular (expert level)

JavaScript / TypeScript

HTML, CSS

Experience integrating with RESTful APIs

Back-End:

Java 8+

Spring Framework (Boot, Security)

Hibernate / JPA

Relational databases and SQL

Basic understanding of OAuth or other authentication protocols

Leadership & Strategy:

Provide architectural guidance and strategic input on application development.

Drive adoption of best practices and patterns across the engineering team.

Contribute to long-term planning, system design discussions, and technical roadmap decisions.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field. Advanced degrees a plus.

7+ years of professional experience in full-stack development with a focus on Angular and Java microservices.

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Demonstrated ability to balance hands-on coding with strategic design contributions.

Experience mentoring and guiding other engineers.