Senior Front-End Software Engineer (UI/UX)

Job Type Full-time Description Spatial Front, Inc. (SFI), a two-time USA Today Top Workplaces awardee and Washington Top Workplaces honoree, is seeking Senior Front-End Software Engineers to support our Federal Government customer. This role supports one of DOT's NHTSA initiatives — a modern, cloud-based platform that empowers data sharing, business intelligence, and advanced analytics through AI and machine learning capabilities. As a UI/UX-focused Senior Software Engineer, you will play a critical role in designing and developing dynamic, responsive, and scalable web applications using modern web technologies such as HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (ES6+), and frameworks like React, Angular, or Vue.js. . You’ll collaborate closely with UI/UX designers, back-end engineers, and data professionals to deliver engaging, intuitive, and high-performance user experiences across complex datasets and analytics tools. Key Responsibilities Design and develop responsive, scalable, and high-performance web applications using Angular (v8+) or React.Translate UI/UX wireframes and mockups into high-quality front-end code. Design, develop, and maintain scalable, secure web applications, integrating cloud infrastructure via AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, and implementing CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions).Collaborate closely with UI/UX designers, conducting code reviews, mentoring junior developers, and optimizing existing applications for performance and security.Integrate and consume RESTful APIs and external data sources.Optimize application performance to ensure fast load times and seamless user experiences.Write clean, maintainable, and testable code using TypeScript, HTML5, and CSS3.Conduct unit and end-to-end testing with tools such as Jasmine, Karma, and Protractor.Collaborate with cross-functional teams in an Agile/Scrum environment.Ensure 508 accessibility compliance and cross-browser compatibility.Participate in code reviews, maintain CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions), and support ongoing application improvements. Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field. May substitute six (6) years of equivalent professional experience in lieu of a degree.8+ years of experience as a Software Engineer with a focus on front-end development.Proven expertise with Angular, React, TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3, and RESTful APIs.Experience with GitHub, Jenkins, PostgreSQL, Java, and Node.js.Strong understanding of modular code, routing, lazy loading, and performance tuning.Experience working in Agile/Scrum and DevSecOps environments using Jira and Confluence.Familiarity with AWS cloud services and serverless computing (e.g., S3, Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB).Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Must be able to pass a U.S. Public Trust background investigation (fingerprinting required). Desired Skills Experience with both Angular and React or hybrid front-end frameworks.Background in developing UI for customer-facing applications.Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines.Knowledge of security best practices (OAuth, JWT).Experience with Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) or server-side rendering (Angular Universal).Federal project experience and understanding of FISMA, FedRAMP, and Section 508 standards. Additional Information Clearance: Must be authorized a US citizen or green card holder and able to obtain a Public Trust clearance. Background checks may include Criminal History, Education Verification, Employment Verification, Professional Certifications, and Credit History. (Public Trust investigations typically take 4–8 weeks and require fingerprinting.)Work Environment: Hybrid, with required on-site support as needed.Salary Range: $90,000 – $150,000 annuallyBenefits: SFI offers a comprehensive benefits package. Details available at SFI Careers.This is a full-time, W2 position.No agencies, third parties, or Corp-to-Corp submissions.Spatial Front Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer — all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status.SFI participates in E-Verify. Salary Description $90,000 – $150,000 annually