Web-based User Interface Software Engineer

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory•Laurel, MD

4h•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Web-based User Interface Software Engineer for the Multi-Mission Planning Development Group in the Air and Missile Defense Sector (AMDS). We apply expertise and use sophisticated tools to lead the design, prototyping, development, analysis, evaluation, and transition of advanced mission planning systems for multiple sponsors to support multiple warfighter missions and multi-echelon planning needs in support of revolutionizing the art of defense. Our software engineers collaborate within and across teams to encourage and support innovation. You will contribute to the development of one or more large codebases that are evolving to leverage modern software techniques to support a wide variety of challenges. This is a unique opportunity to dive deep into both software engineering and mission planning while using your skills to design, develop, and test User Interfaces for military planning tools associated with air and missile defense (AMD).

Requirements

Possess a BS degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering or equivalent or equivalent years of experience
Have 3 years of experience in Web-based User Interface development using Typescript and React
Use modern software development tools and practices including Git, Jira, and Agile Scrum
Have experience with the DevSecOps software development cycle
Have demonstrated success working with large code bases in a team environment
Have excellent critical thinking, written, and verbal communication skills
Are able to obtain an Interim Secret level security clearance by your start date and can ultimately obtain a Secret level clearance. If selected, you will be subject to a government security clearance investigation and must meet the requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship.

Nice To Haves

Possess a MS or PhD in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering or equivalent
Have 5 or more years of experience in frontend web development using Typescript and React
Have experience developing backends using Python
Have written frontend tests with Jest and/or Cypress
Have developed and maintained Gitlab CI/CD pipelines
Have used the Material UI component library
Have containerized new and existing software using Docker and Podman
Have proven success working in a multi-disciplinary team environment
Hold an active Top Secret level security clearance

Responsibilities

Carry out Web-based User Interface development for military planning tools, prototypes, and analysis systems
Coordinate with backend developers from other project teams to integrate system capabilities
Maintain codebase quality by taking part in code reviews and by writing software tests and documentation
Interact with Human System Engineers, as required, during feature design, implementation, and review