Staff / Sr Staff Full Stack UI Engineer

SciTec•Boulder, CO

22h•$98,000 - $146,000

About The Position

SciTec, Inc. is a dynamic small business with the mission to deliver advanced sensor data processing technologies and scientific instrumentation capabilities in support of National Security and Defense. We support customers throughout the Department of Defense and U.S. Government in building innovative new tools to deliver unique, world-class data exploitation capabilities. Important Notice: SciTec exclusively works on U.S. government contracts that require U.S. citizenship for all employees. Applicants that do not meet this requirement will not be considered. We are seeking a Full Stack Software Engineer to design, develop, and maintain user-facing web applications and supporting backend services for real-time data and geospatial information systems. This role focuses on building reliable, visually intuitive, and high-performance applications that operate continuously in mission-critical environments. The ideal candidate is comfortable working across the stack—from frontend user interfaces to backend data pipelines—and thrives in a collaborative, Agile development environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Physical Sciences, or a related technical field
2+ years of professional experience developing user-facing web applications, including systems that operate continuously (24/7)
Strong experience with JavaScript, including React, Node.js, and Redux
Experience developing and maintaining applications that handle real-time data
Proficiency working in Linux environments and using Git
Solid understanding of software engineering principles, including modularity, maintainability, and testability
Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality code
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or Physical Sciences
Experience with TypeScript
Experience developing geospatial or mapping applications, including Cesium
Experience creating or contributing to design systems
Experience with UI/UX prototyping tools (e.g., Figma, Adobe XD, Axure)
Experience working across the stack with Python and/or C++
Familiarity with messaging and streaming technologies, such as: Protocol Buffers, ZeroMQ, Kafka, gRPC, REST APIs
Experience with microservice architectures
Professional experience with DevOps and CI/CD tools, including: Docker, Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD
Experience with databases and data stores such as SQL, PostgreSQL, Redis
Experience working with remotely sensed data, including OPIR, EO/IR, SAR, Spectral, or RF
Active DoD security clearance

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain frontend and backend software, including code, tests, and documentation
Build and integrate user interfaces and data pipelines for real-time and geospatial data visualization
Design, prototype, and implement user-centric interfaces that translate customer needs into intuitive solutions
Maintain and improve 24/7 user-facing applications that display, manage, and monitor real-time data
Identify and resolve software defects and security vulnerabilities
Collaborate with team members during Agile ceremonies, including standups, sprint planning, and retrospectives
Contribute to architectural discussions and technical design decisions
Ensure adherence to software engineering best practices, including code quality, testing, and maintainability
Support documentation and knowledge sharing across teams
Perform other duties as assigned