Senior Staff / Senior Frontend Engineer

SciTec

$111K — $152K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Physical Sciences, or related field
  • 5+ years of experience developing user-facing web applications
  • Expertise in JavaScript, TypeScript, and React or Angular
  • Experience with real-time data applications
  • Proficiency in Linux environments and Git
  • Strong understanding of software engineering principles
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Active DoD security clearance

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain frontend software including code, tests, and documentation
  • Build and integrate user interfaces and data pipelines for real-time visualization
  • Prototype and implement user-centric interfaces to meet customer needs
  • Maintain and improve 24/7 applications for data management and monitoring
  • Identify and resolve software defects and security vulnerabilities
  • Collaborate during Agile ceremonies including standups and retrospectives
  • Contribute to architectural discussions and technical design decisions

Benefits

  • 4% Safe Harbor 401(k) match
  • 100% company paid HSA Medical insurance with two buy-up options
  • 80% company paid Dental insurance
  • 100% company paid Vision insurance
  • 100% company paid Life insurance
  • 100% company paid Long-term Disability insurance
  • Short-term Disability insurance
  • Annual Profit-Sharing Plan
  • Discretionary Performance Bonus
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Generous Paid Time Off including Holiday, Vacation, and Sick Pay
  • Flexible work hours
Full Job Description
We are seeking a Senior Staff / Senior Frontend Engineer to design, develop, and maintain user-facing web applications and support backend services for real-time data visualization. This role focuses on building reliable, visually intuitive, and high-performance applications that operate continuously in mission-critical environments

The ideal candidate is a strong contributor with deep TypeScript and React expertise, sound software engineering judgment, and the ability to collaborate across disciplines while influencing technical direction through example and mentorship.
Responsibilities
  • Design, develop, and maintain frontend software, including code, tests, and documentation
  • Build and integrate User Interfaces and data pipelines for real-time data visualization
  • Design, prototype, and implement user-centric interfaces that translate customer needs into intuitive solutions
  • Maintain and improve 24/7 user-facing applications that display, manage, and monitor real-time data
  • Identify and resolve software defects and security vulnerabilities
  • Collaborate with team members during Agile ceremonies, including standups, sprint planning, and retrospectives
  • Contribute to architectural discussions and technical design decisions
  • Ensure adherence to software engineering best practices, including code quality, testing, and maintainability
  • Support documentation and knowledge sharing across teams
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Physical Sciences, or a related technical field
  • 5+ years of professional experience developing user-facing web applications
  • Strong experience with JavaScript, TypeScript, and React or Angular
  • Experience developing and maintaining applications that handle real-time data
  • Proficiency working in Linux environments and using Git
  • Solid understanding of software engineering principles, including modularity, maintainability, and testability
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality code
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Active DoD security clearance

Candidates who have any of the following skills will be preferred:
  • Advanced degree in Computer Science or Engineering
  • Experience developing geospatial or mapping applications, including Cesium
  • Experience creating or contributing to design systems
  • Experience with UI/UX prototyping tools (e.g., Figma, Adobe XD, Axure)
  • Experience working across the stack with Python, Go, Java, and/or C++
  • Familiarity with messaging and streaming technologies, such as: Protocol Buffers, ZeroMQ, Kafka, gRPC, REST APIs
  • Experience with microservice architectures
  • Professional experience with DevOps and CI/CD tools, including Docker, Kubernetes, Helm, and GitLab CI/CD
  • Experience with databases and data stores such as PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and Elastic
  • Active DoD TS/SCI security clearance


*Resumes, Cover Letters, and Applications which are generated by AI will not be considered for employment.

Benefits

SciTec offers a highly competitive salary and benefits package, including:
  • 4% Safe Harbor 401(k) match
  • 100% company paid HSA Medical insurance, with a choice of 2 buy-up options
  • 80% company paid Dental insurance
  • 100% company paid Vision insurance
  • 100% company paid Life insurance
  • 100% company paid Long-term Disability insurance
  • Short-term Disability insurance
  • Annual Profit-Sharing Plan
  • Discretionary Performance Bonus
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Generous Paid Time Off, including Holiday, Vacation, and Sick Pay
  • Flexible work hours


The pay range for this position is $111,000 - $152,000 / year. SciTec considers several factors when extending an offer of employment, including but not limited to the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills. This is not a guarantee of compensation.

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