CACI International

Senior Front-End Software Engineer

CACI International$75K — $158K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active Secret U.S. Government Security Clearance
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field
  • 5+ years of professional software development experience
  • Proficiency in Python and/or Java
  • Experience with lightweight frameworks (FastAPI, Flask, Quarkus, Spring Boot)
  • Experience with software packaging tools (uv, pip, Maven)
  • Strong testing experience (unit tests, system tests, integration tests)

Responsibilities

  • Design user interfaces for modular software applications
  • Collaborate with customers to identify user needs
  • Coordinate user requirements with back-end developers
  • Develop end-to-end tests for UI functionality
  • Facilitate usability validation events for the interface

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare options
  • Flexible time off policy
  • Access to robust learning resources
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development
  • Support for work-life balance
Full Job Description
Job Title: Senior Front-End Software Engineer

Job Category: Information Technology

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Secret

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%

Type of Travel: Continental US

Anticipated Posting End: 8/31/2026

The Opportunity:

We are seeking a talented and motivated Front-End  Software Engineer to join our dynamic development team.

This role is ideal for an early to mid-career developer who is passionate about building scalable, reliable, and high-performance front-end services for mission applications. You will be responsible for designing, deploying, and testing  a software UI for one of the missions software services that run within a modern orchestration.

If you are eager to learn, enthusiastic about problem-solving, and ready to make a significant impact on our core product architecture, we would love to hear from you!

Responsibilities:

As a Senior Software Engineer, your responsibilities include:

  • Design a front end user interface for an existing application that can be deployed within a modular system
  • Participate in customer working group to extract user needs and develop wire frame diagrams of the user interface
  • Work within a software development team to relay user needs to back end developers
  • Create E2E for verifying UI functionality
  • Participate in usability events to validate the user interface

Required Qualifications:

  • Active Secret U.S. Government Security Clearance
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field
  • At least 5 years of professional software development experience and working proficiency in Python and/or Java
  • Experience with lightweight frameworks such as FastAPI, Flask, Quarkus, or Spring Boot
  • Proficiency with software packaging tools (uv, pip, Maven, etc)
  • Comprehensive testing experience, including unit tests (e.g., pytest, JUnit), system tests, and integration tests
  • Proficiency with various data storage solutions (PostgreSQL, MongoDB, AWS or Azure cloud storage services)
  • Experience with source control tools (e.g., Git, GitLab)
  • Experience implementing and managing CI/CD pipelines using tools such as GitLab CI/CD or Jenkins
  • Experience containerizing and deploying applications using Docker and Kubernetes
  • Ability to work in office

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Knowledge of application development supporting Command and Control ground systems
  • In-depth knowledge of and practical experience with standard AWS managed services (S3, ECS, EC2, Lambda, Step Functions, DynamoDB, OpenSearch)
  • Experience with ArgoCD or GitOps deployment workflows
  • Experience with Government Clouds (e.g., GovCloud, C2S)
  • Experience with DevSecOps and Agile Scrum software development methodology, including tools like Jira and Confluence
  • IAT Level II or III certification (e.g., Security+, CISSP, or CASP)

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What You Can Expect:

 A culture of integrity.

At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.

An environment of trust.

CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.

A focus on continuous growth.

Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy.


Pay Range:

There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.

Since this position can be worked in more than one location, the range shown is the national average for the position.

The proposed salary range for this position is:

$75,200-$158,100

About CACI International

CACI International Inc is a multinational professional services and information technology company. It provides services to many branches of the federal government including defense, homeland security, intelligence, and healthcare. CACI has approximately 23,000 employees worldwide. The company's mission is to provide enterprise and mission technology services and solutions that best fit the needs of its customers. CACI has been named a Fortune World's Most Admired Company, a Washington Post Top Workplace, and a Forbes Best Employer for Diversity.
Learn more about CACI International
Size
22,000 employees
Market Cap
$7.1 billion
Industry
Net Income
$374.4 million
Founded
1962
5 Year Trend
+7.3%
Revenue
$5.8 billion
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