Senior Software Development Engineer (Hybrid)

CertiPath Inc•Reston, VA

5h•Hybrid

About The Position

Want to energize your career? Looking for stability with the freedom to innovate? At CertiPath you can have both while making the world more secure and simplifying access processes. We are seeking a Senior Software Development Engineer to work with our talented team in developing the next generation of access management software. Join our team, make a difference, and crush your goals at CertiPath. I’ve never heard of CertiPath. What do you do? We are the experts in software and services for high-assurance digital identity verification and management. We are an established organization with a 21-year track record of delivering on our promises with the drive and entrepreneurial spirit of a start-up. CertiPath is focused on bringing facility and network access management for commercial clients and government agencies into the 21st century. As a Senior Software Developer at our small, agile company, you'll have outsized impact: own meaningful projects from end to end, work closely with top talent, and advance cutting-edge security technologies that protect critical systems worldwide. Utilizing a Vue 3 framework, you will build new features and make enhancements on various product UI’s for a cutting-edge identity platform for both government and commercial customers. Enjoy the perfect balance of startup energy, real ownership, and industry-leading mission—without the bureaucracy. If you thrive on solving hard security problems that actually matter, this is your opportunity to grow, innovate, and make a lasting difference.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship
A U.S. government clearance or the ability to obtain one
A bachelor’s degree in computer science, human-computer interaction (HCI), or a related field (or equivalent experience)
5+ years of experience in software development, with3+ years focused on front-end/UI engineering
Strong knowledge of JavaScript/TypeScript and Vue (Vue, Router, Nuxt) or similar frameworks
Proficiency with modern testing frameworks (Jest, Cypress, Playwright)
Experience in accessibility (WCAG, ARIA), responsive design, and UX collaboration
Experience working collaboratively in an Agile environment using best-of-breed issue and project tracking tools such as the Atlassian/Jira suite
Familiarity using AI tools as part of engineering solutions
The ability to collaborate with various teams (product, technical, and architecture) and middle management
The ability to articulate technical concepts to middle management and non-technical teams
A demonstrated willingness to learn new technologies and solve challenging problems
The ability to think abstractly, deal with ambiguous/under-defined problems, and learn and adapt quickly

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with UI design tools
Performance profiling and optimization experience at scale
Knowledge of micro-frontends or Web Components
Working knowledge of back-end services (.NET, Node.js, REST APIs)

Responsibilities

Lead front-end architecture, design systems, and reusable component library development.
Build performance, responsive, and accessible applications with Vue and modern JavaScript/TypeScript.
Partner with UX designers and product management to turn wireframes and prototypes into seamless user experiences.
Drive best practices in accessibility, security, testing, and performance optimization.
Mentor engineers and foster a culture of technical excellence.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to influence product direction and ensure business value delivery.