Senior Front-End Software Developer

Plateau Software, Inc.

$135K — $145K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years in software development and engineering.
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field (Master's may substitute for 2 years of experience).
  • Active secret or interim security clearance.
  • Proficient in object-oriented and scripted languages.
  • Experience with DevSecOps, microservices, and containerization.
  • 3+ years with bug tracking tools (e.g., Jira) and testing web-based applications.
  • 5+ years using Jenkins, GitLab, and key front-end development tools.

Responsibilities

  • Provide expertise in front-end software development and user interface design.
  • Analyze and develop requirements documents and functional models.
  • Create technical design drawings, wireframes, and mockups for reviews.
  • Modify GUIs and optimize UI elements for usability and performance.
  • Facilitate user-centric design to comply with UI/UX standards.
  • Conduct system tests to verify operability and compliance.
  • Collaborate in Agile environments and contribute to CI/CD pipelines.
  • Support DevSecOps practices and integrate with DoD-compliant toolchains.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401(k) with company matching.
  • Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays.
  • Additional employee benefit programs.
Full Job Description
We are seeking a highly skilled Front-End Software Developer to support mission-critical operations for the United States Air Force in Ft. Meade.

The ideal candidate will bring subject matter expertise in front-end development, user interface design, and Agile methodologies. You will be responsible for designing and implementing intuitive, efficient, and secure user interfaces that enhance operator experience and system usability.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide subject matter expertise in front-end software development and user interface design.
  • Analyze, plan, and develop requirements documents and functional models.
  • Create technical design drawings, wireframes, and mockups for stakeholder review.
  • Design and implement modifications to GUIs and optimize UI elements for usability and performance.
  • Facilitate user-centric design practices and ensure compliance with UI/UX standards.
  • Conduct and document system tests to verify operability and compliance with requirements.
  • Collaborate in Agile development environments and contribute to CI/CD pipelines.
  • Support DevSecOps practices and integrate with DoD-compliant toolchains.


Requirements

Required Qualifications:
  • 7+ years of experience in software development and engineering.
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field (Master's may substitute for 2 years of experience).
  • Active secret or interim clearance
  • Proficiency in object-oriented and scripted languages.
  • Experience with DevSecOps, microservices, and containerization.
  • 3+ years of experience with:
  • Bug tracking tools (e.g., Jira)
  • Testing web-based applications
  • Front-end web design and development
  • 5+ years of experience with:
  • Jenkins and GitLab
  • At least five of the following tools: NPM, Cypress.io, esbuild, Bun, Apache Tomcat, Maven, SonarQube
  • Demonstrated experience with:
  • Agile, user-centric application design
  • Generating wireframes and mockups for multiple user personas
  • UX design tools such as Sketch and InVision
  • Cloud-based development and secure data integration


Desired Qualifications:
  • Experience with Agile Test-Driven Development (TDD)
  • Familiarity with DoD DevSecOps environments
  • 5+ years of experience with CI/CD software development
  • DevSecOps experience with at least five of the following tools:
  • GitLab, Jenkins, SonarQube, Fortify, JUnit5, Ansible, esbuild


Compensation & Benefits:

The anticipated salary range for this position is $135,000 to $145,000, with the final offer determined based on factors such as the candidate's experience, education, skills, certifications, and overall qualifications.

Plateau offers a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees, which includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) retirement savings plan with company matching; paid time off (PTO); paid holidays; and additional employee benefit programs.

Plateau does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters without a signed third-party agreement. Any unsolicited third-party resumes forwarded by recruiters to Plateau or to any of our managers or employees will be considered public information, may be treated as a direct application from the person identified in the resume, and will not be eligible for placement fee payment to the agency.

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