Front End Developer

IMAGINEEER LLC

15h•Remote

About The Position

The Front-End Developer will formulate and define specifications for complex applications or modify/maintain existing applications using engineering releases and utilities from the manufacturer. They will be responsible for the user interface surfaces for a PHP based web application within the existing product ecosystem, as well as for custom development of internal tools where required. The Front-End Developer will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining complex software solutions. The role will work through the full lifecycle of product development, including UX collaboration, development, integration with the standing architecture, testing, and deployment.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related technical field
Minimum of 8 years of professional experience in software systems engineering
Experience with full system development lifecycle from requirements to deployment
Advanced proficiency in PHP, JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5, CSS3, and a major framework (React, Angular, Vue.js)
Strong experience in formulating specifications, designing, and maintaining complex software applications
In-depth understanding of web accessibility standards (Section 508, WCAG)
Experience with RESTful API integration, JSON, AJAX, and responsive/mobile-first design
Familiarity with source control (Git) and CI/CD pipelines
Knowledge of network protocols and distributed systems
Experience with database design and implementation (SQL and NoSQL)
Excellent debugging, problem-solving, and performance optimization skills
Excellent communication abilities with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Experience with software performance optimization and troubleshooting
Knowledge of software testing methodologies and quality assurance
Understanding of security principles and secure coding practices
Experience with agile development methodologies
Ability to work independently and lead technical initiatives
Strong documentation skills for complex systems

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
Background in federal, defense, or government contracting environments
Familiarity with Learning Management Systems (LMS), especially Moodle.
UX/UI research and design system familiarity.
Experience with DevOps, automated testing, and Agile methodologies.
Knowledge of machine learning integration with software systems
Experience with high-availability and fault-tolerant system design
Familiarity with regulatory compliance requirements for software systems
Experience leading technical teams or mentoring junior engineers
Experience with system migration and modernization projects
Experience with simulation and modeling software

Responsibilities

Producing, maintaining and modifying websites and user interfaces.
Incorporating applications, graphics, audio, and video clips into user websites.
Designing, coding, testing, debugging applications.
Supporting the evaluation of new and existing software products
Creating and maintaining system documentation and technical specifications
Leading the implementation of software solutions that meet performance, reliability, and security requirements
Analyzing and resolving complex integration issues and technical challenges
Collaborating with cross-functional teams including hardware engineers, software developers, and QA specialists
Developing test plans and procedures to validate system functionality and performance
Performing system analysis to identify bottlenecks and recommending optimization strategies
Observing DevOps practices and supporting continuous integration/continuous deployment pipelines
Researching and evaluating new technologies and methodologies for potential adoption
Creating detailed technical documentation for system operation and maintenance
Participating in design reviews, code reviews, and technical discussions
Collaborating with stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into technical solutions
Leading system troubleshooting efforts and providing escalation support
Ensuring compliance with industry standards and best practices