Software Engineer - Frontend

United States·Chantillyfull-timemid

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Key Responsibilities

Component Development: Design, build, and maintain responsive, interactive UI components and full application views using Angular and TypeScript, with a strong emphasis on reusability, modularity,

Requirements Summary

BS in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field,

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The Swift Group is a privately held, mission-driven and employee-focused services and solutions company headquartered in Reston, VA. Our capabilities include Software Development, Engineering & IT, Data Science, Cyber Enablement, Logistics, and Training. Founded in 2019, Swift supports Civilian, Defense, and Intelligence Community customers across the country and around the globe.

We’re looking for a highly experienced Frontend Software Engineer to design, build, and maintain modern, mission-critical web applications. This role is deeply technical and ideal for someone who thrives in complex, large-scale codebases, brings a strong command of Angular and TypeScript, and is passionate about delivering intuitive, performant, and accessible user experiences. This position is located in Chantilly, VA.

Responsibilities:

Component Development: Design, build, and maintain responsive, interactive UI components and full application views using Angular and TypeScript, with a strong emphasis on reusability, modularity, and scalability.
UI/UX Implementation: Translate UX design specifications and user research into polished, accessible, and high-performing frontend implementations that adhere to established design systems and style guides.
API & Backend Integration: Build and consume RESTful APIs; integrate UI components with backend services including AWS-managed services such as API Gateway, Lambda, and DynamoDB.
Performance Optimization: Apply performance optimization techniques including code splitting, lazy loading, tree shaking, and intelligent caching strategies to ensure fast, fluid application experiences at scale.
DevOps & Code Quality: Contribute to and help maintain the team’s CI/CD pipelines; participate in code reviews, maintain high test coverage, and uphold engineering quality standards across the frontend codebase.
Agile Delivery: Work within Agile development frameworks; participate in sprint planning, backlog refinement, and iterative delivery cycles to meet mission-driven deadlines.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with backend engineers, platform teams, and UX designers to define frontend architecture patterns, shared component libraries, and integration contracts.
Technical Documentation: Produce clear technical documentation for UI components, integration patterns, and frontend architecture decisions to support team scalability and knowledge transfer.

Requirements:

BS in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent professional experience
10+ years of software engineering experience
Demonstrated hands-on experience with Angular and proficiency in building reusable, production-grade UI components
Strong command of JavaScript and TypeScript with a focus on building responsive and interactive frontend applications
Solid understanding of UI development fundamentals: HTML5, CSS3, and CSS preprocessors such as Sass
Experience designing and implementing UI components that interact with backend services, including AWS services (API Gateway, Lambda, DynamoDB)
Working knowledge of UI performance optimization techniques including code splitting, lazy loading, and caching strategies
Experience with version control systems (Git/GitHub/GitLab) and modern development workflows
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automated build and deployment processes
Strong understanding of UI design principles, human-computer interaction, and UX best practices
Experience working within Agile development methodologies
US citizenship and an active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance required

Desired Experience:

Experience with UI testing frameworks such as Jest, Cypress, Karma, or Jasmine
Familiarity with UI design systems and component libraries such as Angular Material or Bootstrap
Experience building and maintaining complex, data-driven UI components for large-scale or multi-tenant platforms
Knowledge of web accessibility guidelines (WCAG) and demonstrated experience implementing accessible UI components
Familiarity with UI/UX design tools such as Figma, Sketch, or Adobe XD
Experience working within a large-scale, complex frontend codebase with multiple contributing engineers
Experience with additional frontend frameworks such as React or Vue.js
Familiarity with backend technologies including Java, Python, or Node.js
Experience with AWS services such as EKS or Step Functions

Do you know anyone for this position, or other positions open at The Swift Group? We offer a $5,000 bonus for any referral candidate we hire, paid out at the new hire’s 90-day mark.

We are not working with outside staffing agencies to fill this position, and we will not be accepting unsolicited resumes. All inquiries must go through the recruiting team.

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