Senior Technical Lead - Frontend/UI

Capital Technology Group

121d • $140,000 - $190,000

About The Position

Capital Technology Group (CTG) is on a mission to modernize and innovate the way the federal government delivers software. We are passionate about our work, dedicated to our clients, and committed to a culture of continuous learning and growth. For this role specifically, we are seeking individuals to help support high-impact, civic tech within the federal government. We are seeking a Senior Technical Lead with deep frontend experience and a strong UI focus to lead a client-facing team of developers on a high-impact federal program. This individual will shape the technical approach, provide mentorship, and ensure design and development practices align with both client expectations and operational goals.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree.
• 11+ years of professional software development experience, including extensive frontend experience.
• Strong proficiency in JavaScript, TypeScript, ReactJS, and frontend development best practices.
• Experience leading UI-focused teams and collaborating with developers.
• Strong understanding of backend integration (Java, Python, REST APIs) and databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL).
• Familiarity with web servers (e.g., nginx) and DevOps practices (CI/CD, Docker/ Kubernetes) is a plus.
• Exceptional leadership and people management skills, with experience mentoring teams and driving project execution.
• Excellent client-facing and communication skills, able to explain technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to quickly learn new technologies and adapt to evolving project needs.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with AWS and cloud-native frontend deployment.
• Background in Python or Ruby on Rails.
• Prior experience in federal or government software projects.
• Experience with accessibility and inclusive design practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead a frontend development team, providing technical guidance, mentoring, and direction to less senior developers and designers.
• Serve as a client-facing technical lead, articulating design and technical decisions to stakeholders and collaborating closely with clients.
• Drive the technical approach and implementation strategy for the program’s frontend systems and interfaces.
• Collaborate with a UI team to ensure solutions are intuitive, accessible, and aligned with best practices in human-centered design.
• Develop, create, and modify frontend applications and specialized utility programs using JavaScript, TypeScript, ReactJS, and related frameworks.
• Analyze user needs and develop software solutions that optimize operational efficiency.
• Work with backend developers to integrate frontend systems with databases and services (MySQL, PostgreSQL, APIs).
• Participate in code reviews, ensure quality standards, and promote best practices for frontend development.
• Stay current with emerging technologies, frameworks, and industry trends to inform technical and design decisions.
• Support DevOps practices and collaborate with cross-functional teams on CI/CD, testing, and deployment as needed.

Benefits

• Remote Work (Hybrid roles will be specified in the job post).
• Competitive Compensation Package.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision.
• Life Insurance, Short/Long Term Disability.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• 401(k) with 4% matching.
• Liberal PTO vacation policy.
• Generous Annual Continuing Education.
• Annual Wellness Budget.
• Bonus Incentive Programs (Employee referrals and performance-based rewards).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree