UX/UI Software Engineer 3

Columbia Technology Partners • Annapolis Junction, MD

21h

About The Position

Columbia Technology Partners is seeking a Software Engineer 3 to lead front-end development efforts for complex mission software systems. This role will support the full software development lifecycle in an agile environment, with a focus on building scalable, accessible, and production-ready user interfaces while providing technical leadership to a team of UI/front-end developers. The ideal candidate will be hands-on in development, comfortable working across the stack, and able to collaborate closely with UX/UI designers, system engineers, backend developers, and product stakeholders to deliver high-quality software solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related discipline and 12+ years of software engineering experience; four additional years of relevant software engineering experience may be substituted for a degree.
• Proven experience leading, mentoring, or providing technical direction to software development or UI/front-end development teams.
• Strong proficiency with modern front-end frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue, along with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, responsive design, and component-based architecture.
• Experience developing, debugging, integrating, testing, and documenting software in complex environments while collaborating with users, system engineers, and technical stakeholders.
• U.S. Citizenship is required for all applicants.
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a security background investigation and polygraph.
• This position requires an active Security Clearance with appropriate Polygraph.

Nice To Haves

• Full-stack development experience, including backend development with technologies such as Node.js, Python, Java, RESTful APIs, GraphQL, databases, or deployment pipelines.
• Experience working closely with UX/UI teams to implement accessible, user-centered interfaces that align with design specifications and usability goals.
• Familiarity with Git, CI/CD pipelines, cloud environments such as AWS, Azure, or GovCloud, and modern agile development practices.
• Experience with tiered architectural systems, Linux/Ubuntu environments, performance optimization, cross-browser compatibility, and technical debt reduction.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of UI/front-end developers, providing technical guidance, code review, development standards, and best practices.
• Architect, design, and implement scalable, maintainable front-end solutions using modern frameworks and component-based development approaches.
• Translate prototypes, wireframes, and design specifications into responsive, accessible, and production-ready user interfaces.
• Analyze user requirements to derive software design, performance, accessibility, and implementation requirements.
• Collaborate with backend engineers to design and integrate RESTful or GraphQL APIs, ensuring efficient data flow between front-end and back-end systems.
• Contribute to full-stack development efforts as needed, including backend services, database interactions, API integration, and deployment support.
• Debug existing software, resolve defects, address performance bottlenecks, and improve overall application quality and maintainability.
• Partner with UX/UI designers, system engineers, and product stakeholders to preserve design intent while meeting technical and mission requirements.
• Establish and enforce front-end coding standards, documentation practices, component reuse strategies, and software development process improvements.
• Develop, modify, integrate, and test software components to meet design, performance, interface, and functional requirements.
• Participate in sprint planning, technical estimation, architectural decision-making, and agile software development activities.
• Ensure compliance with accessibility standards, including Section 508 and WCAG, throughout design and development.
• Recommend new technologies, tools, and processes to improve complex software development efforts.
• Oversee quality control of developed and modified software while coordinating programming and testing responsibilities across the team.

Benefits

• Medical: CTP offers 3 superior plans, bringing our employees both in-network and out-of-network options.
• Vision + Dental: Both free to you + paid in full by CTP.
• Retirement: 401k - 6% company contribution
• PTO + Leave: Customizable leave plans to meet your needs.
• Jury Duty, Bereavement + Military Leave provided.
• Career Growth: Up to $10,000 provided for approved career-related learning, training, education, and/or tuition.
• Life and AD&D Insurance/Short-Term & Long-Term Disability: At zero cost to you.
• Profit Sharing Bonus: End of year cash gets added to your bottom-line.
• Referral Bonus Program: Our tiered program provides an incentive with each stage of the hiring process your referral passes. Our bonuses range from $7,000-$20,000, if your referral joins the team.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior