Front-End Software Engineer
About The Position
Booz Allen is seeking an experienced front-end developer to build user-centric web applications and tools for mission-critical systems. The role uses React to create functional, efficient interfaces and coordinates with UI/UX designers and back-end developers to deliver a seamless user experience. The front end must work across browsers, platforms, and devices while meeting accessibility and security requirements. The engineer will contribute to a collaborative development team, guide teammates in learning new tools and techniques, identify and implement system improvements, and mentor colleagues. The role also involves gathering user requirements, applying accessibility practices including WCAG 508 compliance, and supporting quality through code reviews and automated testing.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in software development with front-end programming languages and web development stacks such as Python, React, Node.js, Next.js, or CSS.
- Experience with TypeScript for scalable and maintainable front-end development.
- Experience writing automated front-end unit, component, or end-to-end tests using 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 creating solutions to complex problems within 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 5+ years of experience in software engineering, or 8+ years of experience in software engineering 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 for automating front-end build and test pipelines.
- Knowledge of API integration.
- Knowledge of UX heuristics.
- Ability to work with automated testing tools to perform testing and maintenance.
Responsibilities
- Build web applications and tools with user-centric design for mission-critical systems.
- Coordinate with UI/UX designers and back-end developers to create a seamless user experience using React.
- Develop front ends that function across browsers, platforms, and devices and meet accessibility and security requirements.
- Guide a development team in learning new tools and techniques, identify and implement system improvements, and mentor teammates.
- Gather user requirements to inform UI designs.
- Create solutions to complex problems within a collaborative, cross-functional team.
- Apply front-end best practices and WCAG 508 compliance.
- Work in Git-based workflows, including pull request reviews, branching strategies, and CI checks.
Benefits
- Health, life, and disability benefits
- Financial and retirement benefits
- Paid leave
- Professional development
- Tuition assistance
- Work-life programs
- Dependent care
- Recognition awards program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
