Front-End Software Engineer
About The Position
Booz Allen is seeking an experienced front-end developer to create functional, efficient, user-centric web applications and tools for mission-critical work. The engineer will guide a development team in learning new tools and techniques, identifying and implementing system improvements, and mentoring teammates. The role coordinates with UI/UX designers and back-end developers to build seamless React experiences that work across browsers, platforms, and devices while meeting accessibility and security requirements. The team emphasizes mentoring, constructive code reviews, and continued learning to develop effective customer solutions.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of software development experience with front-end programming languages and web development stacks such as Python, React, Node.js, Next.js, or CSS.
- Experience using TypeScript for scalable and maintainable front-end development.
- Experience writing automated front-end unit, component, or end-to-end tests with tools such as Jest, React Testing Library, Cypress, or Playwright.
- Experience implementing performance optimization techniques such as code-splitting, lazy loading, or Lighthouse-based improvements.
- Experience gathering user requirements to inform UI designs.
- Experience developing solutions to complex problems in a collaborative, cross-functional team.
- Ability to apply best practices and WCAG 508 compliance beyond basic requirements.
- Ability to work in Git-based workflows, including pull request reviews, branching strategies, and CI checks.
- TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering and at least 5 years of software engineering experience, or at least 8 years of software engineering experience in lieu of a degree.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with code reviews, system design, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Experience with AWS cloud technologies.
- Experience with infrastructure-as-code languages such as Terraform.
- Experience collaborating closely with designers on usability improvements.
- Experience delivering front-end applications through cloud-native architectures, such as hosting SPAs on S3 or CloudFront and serverless integration with Lambda API Gateway.
- Experience with modern CSS approaches, including Tailwind CSS, Styled Components, Emotion, or Sass.
- Experience with CI/CD tools such as GitHub Actions or GitLab CI to automate front-end build and test pipelines.
- Knowledge of API integration.
- Knowledge of UX heuristics.
- Ability to use automated testing tools for testing and maintenance.
Responsibilities
- Develop user-centric web applications and tools using React.
- Guide a development team in learning new tools and techniques, identifying and implementing system improvements, and improving its capabilities.
- Coordinate with UI/UX designers and back-end developers to deliver seamless user experiences.
- Ensure front-end applications function across browsers, platforms, and devices and meet accessibility and security requirements.
- Gather user requirements to inform UI designs.
- Create solutions to complex problems in a collaborative, cross-functional team.
- Mentor teammates and participate in positive code reviews.
Benefits
- Health, life, and disability benefits.
- Financial and retirement benefits.
- Paid leave.
- Professional development.
- Tuition assistance.
- Work-life programs.
- Dependent care.
- Recognition awards for exceptional performance and demonstration of company values.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
