Software Engineer - UI/Middleware/API - 12+ yrs of Experience - TS/SCI w/Poly Required
Halogen Engineering Group is seeking an experienced UI Front End Software Engineer (SWE3) with a concentration on developing web-based applications interacting with and writing to middleware interfaces to support CODEX, directly meeting mission-critical needs in partnership with mission customers. This individual will lead a team of UI developers, designing front-end architecture and coding standards while remaining hands-on in development across the full software product lifecycle in an agile environment. Responsibilities span analyzing user requirements to derive design and performance standards, developing and debugging software, integrating systems, and implementing algorithms to meet performance goals. The ideal candidate has front end experience, translates UX/UI designs into accessible, production-ready interfaces, and mentors junior developers while collaborating closely with system engineers and product stakeholders to resolve technical problem areas.
Location: Annapolis Junction, MD
Travel Required: No
Shift: Day
Remote Type: Onsite
Security Clearance: Current TS/SCI
Polygraph:
Salary Range
The projected compensation range for this position is 235K-242K (annualized USD).
Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements.
Capabilities
- Lead and mentor a team of UI/front-end developers, providing technical guidance, standards, and code review
- Architect and implement scalable, maintainable front-end solutions using modern frameworks
- Translate prototypes and design specifications into functional, responsive, and accessible interfaces
- Collaborate with backend engineers to design and integrate APIs, ensuring efficient data flow between front-end and back-end systems
- Contribute to full-stack development efforts as needed, including backend services, database interactions, and deployment pipelines
- Establish and enforce front-end coding standards, best practices, and component reuse across the team
- Partner with UX/UI and systems engineers to ensure design intent is preserved through implementation
- Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks, cross-browser issues, and technical debt
- Participate in sprint planning, technical estimation, and architectural decision-making
- Ensure compliance with accessibility standards (e.g., Section 508, WCAG) throughout development
Requirements
Required Skills
- Seven (7) years' experience in Software Database and Repository Interface Development
- Proven experience leading or mentoring a development team
- Strong proficiency in modern front-end frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, Vue) and standard web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)
- Full-stack experience, including backend development (e.g., Node.js, Python, Java, RESTful/GraphQL API design
- Experience with state management, component-based architecture, and responsive design
- Familiarity with version control (Git) CI/CD pipelines, and cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GovCloud is a plus)
- Experience working closely with UX/UI and systems engineers to ensure accurate implementation of accessible interfaces
- Experience working with tiered architectural systems and in a Linux/Ubuntu environment is a plus
Desired Skills
- A strong understanding of API development integrating with database middleware services
Qualifications
- Twelve (12) years' experience as a SWE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.
- A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required.
- Four (4) years of additional SWE experience on projects with similar software processes may be substituted for a bachelors degree.
Benefits
CareFirst Insurance
Medical Plans
- Three available medical plans–2 Platinum PPO Plans ($0 Deductible) and 1 HSA Plan ($1500 deductible)
- Halogen pays 100% Medical Premium Costs up to $25,000
- CareFirst Wellness Rewards Program
Dental Plan
- Halogen pays 50% of the plan costs
Vision Plan
- Halogen pays 100% of the plan costs
401K Retirement Plan
· 10% contribution paid by the company, automatically vested and paid in each pay period.
Life Insurance, AD&D, Short and Long Term Disability Coverage
Paid Time Off
· 20 Paid Time Off Days
· 6 Federal Holidays
· 5 Floating Holidays
Bonuses
· Based on performance and billable hours
Halogen Engineering Group does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.