At GCI, we solve the hard problems. As a Front-End Software Engineer, a typical day will include the following duties:
JOB DESCRIPTIONThe Front-End Software Engineer will design and develop complex new software products, or make significant enhancements to existing software. The ideal candidate is a hands-on developer with significant experience in building modular, reusable components and features. They must have extensive, firsthand technical expertise in a modern front-end framework. They must be at ease working in an Agile environment with little supervision. This person should embody a passion for continuous improvement and innovation.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES- Build reusable components that align with the system design patterns.
- Optimize application for maximum speed and scalability.
- Participate in team design and code reviews.
- Collaborate with a small team of engineers and designers to understand business requirements and user experience goals.
- Provide recommendations for continuous improvement.
- Provide ongoing maintenance, support, and enhancements in existing systems and platforms.
- Troubleshoots complex problems and provides customer support for software systems and application issues.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Electrical or Computer Engineering or a related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical training, or work/military experience.
- 8 to 10 years of related software development experience.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS- Extensive experience with Angular
- Expert knowledge of Javascript, HTML, and CSS.
- Experience designing complex search interfaces.
- Experience in optimizing web applications for performance and usability.
- Experience with integrating with third part APIs.
- Proficient understanding of code versioning tools, such as Git
- Experience with Linux operating systems
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS- Experience with SASS or LESS.
- Hands-on experience working with NodeJS, MongoDB
- Familiarity constructing ElasticSearch queries
*A candidate must be a US Citizen and able to obtain TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance. 
