Cleared Front End Software Engineer

Posted:
2/8/2024, 4:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Sterling, Virginia, United States ⋅ Colorado, United States ⋅ Aurora, Colorado, United States ⋅ Virginia, United States

Experience Level(s):
Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Software Engineering

Workplace Type:
Hybrid

Cleared Front End Software Engineer

Job Category: Engineering

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI with Polygraph

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: None

Type of Travel: None

Anticipated Posting End: There is not an anticipated end date for this posting since applications are needed on an ongoing basis.

CACI is seeking a dedicated Front End Software Engineer to support our contract in Sterling, VA or Aurora, CO.  If you are interested and passionate about developing new products and components using modern technologies, then this opportunity is for you!  You will be working in a fast-paced, start-up like atmosphere with new development in an agile environment.

On our team typical responsibilities include proactively designing the architecture for new components, while also suggesting ways to improve the application and overall UI/UX. Our team works closely together with on-site and remote engineers developing front-end applications and back-end microservices, all dedicated to creating the best products and user experience possible. We use a modern technical stack to develop cloud-based web apps providing users with near real-time mapped data.

What You’ll Get to Do:

  • Day-to-day expectations include solving challenging, but rewarding technical problems, meeting program objectives within the agile development cycle, suggesting ways to improve UX/UI and the software baseline, and introducing new ways to meet mission needs.

  • Be part of an agile team where communication skills and the ability to execute within the established development process are paramount to your and the team's success.

  • Work on new technologies, striving to stay customer-focused and thriving on challenges to build new UI applications.

  • Utilize industry proven design patterns and open source tools.

  • Contribute to a positive and upbeat team atmosphere.


You’ll Bring These Qualifications:

  • An active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, a related major, or graduation from a coding bootcamp

  • 5+ years of relevant experience.

  • Experience using REST-based web services.

  • Experience working as a member of a development team participating in the complete product development lifecycle.

  • Familiarity with Agile software development methodologies.

  • Familiarity with modern web technologies and techniques such as HTML5, CSS, CSS pre-processors (e.g. SASS, Less, Stylus), or JavaScript build tools (e.g. Browserify, WebPack, Closure).

  • Familiarity with modern JavaScript frameworks and libraries such as Angular, Ember, React, Redux, Reactive, VueJS, Svelte, along with the knowledge of when to use them.

  • Familiarity with Node.js and the NPM package ecosystem.

  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.

  • Experience with Linux environment and Linux shell scripting.

  • Knowledge of continuous integration and software CM processes / tools (Subversion, GIT, JIRA, Confluence).

  • Understanding of UI/UX best practices.

  • Security +, or other IAT II qualified security certification (within 3 months of hire)


These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:

  • A passion for creating beautiful, engaging, intuitive, efficient and highly usable user interfaces.

  • Familiarity with Svelte Framework.

  • Experience with vector and motion graphics, including SVG, HTML5 Canvas, WebGL and animation via JavaScript and CSS Experience building rich data-driven web applications.

  • Familiarity with real-time communication mechanisms such as WebSockets.

  • Familiarity with Node, Cesium, and/or OpenLayers.

  • Familiarity with Spring, Docker, and/or Kubernetes.

  • Knowledge of microservices based architecture.

  • Familiarity with emerging trends in desktop, web, and mobile app development.

  • Experience with deployments, dev ops, and / or AWS​ Experience with Git.


What We Can Offer You:
- We’ve been named a Best Place to Work by the Washington Post.
- Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives.
- We offer competitive benefits and learning and development opportunities.
- We are mission-oriented and ever vigilant in aligning our solutions with the nation’s highest priorities.
- For over 60 years, the principles of CACI’s unique, character-based culture have been the driving force behind our success.

Company Overview:

CACI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.

Pay Range: There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits. Learn more here

Since this position can be worked in more than one location, the range shown is the national average for the position.

The proposed salary range for this position is:

$74,600-$156,700