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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Front-End Software Engineer - **Company:** Peraton Inc - **Location:** College Park, MD, United States - **Salary:** $104,000.0 - $166,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** JavaScript (Programming Language), Business Analytics Applications, Data Analysis, BASIC (Programming Language), Code Review, Databases, Continuous Integration, Data Security, Data Visualization, Linux, Programming Tools, Systems Theories, Issue Tracking Systems, Python (Programming Language), NoSQL, Standard Sql, SQL Databases, Systems Integration, TypeScript, Web Application Frameworks, ReactJS, Backend, Git, Usage Tracking, Vue.js, AngularJS, Material UI, Information Technology, Front End Software Development, Restful APIs, Software Version Control, Docker, Programming Languages - **Published:** July 14, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/8953893/front-end-software-engineer ## About the Role * Minimum of 3+ years of experience and a Bachelors, 1+ years and a Masters, or a PhD in Computer Science or related discipline. 4 additional years of experience may be used in lieu of a degree for a total of 7 years of experience * Professional experience building applications using HTML/CSS and JavaScript/TypeScript * Experience with at least one modern front-end framework such as React, Vue, or Angular * Experience consuming and integrating RESTful APIs in a full-stack environment * Working knowledge of SQL and/or NoSQL concepts * Familiarity with modern development workflows: Git-based version control, code review, issue tracking, and basic CI/CD concepts * Working familiarity (via professional use, academic work, or personal projects) with Python and other programming languages * Ability to operate effectively in a secure, mission-oriented environment and deliver clear written and verbal communication while working directly with technical stakeholders and government customers * US Citizenship with an active/current TS/SCI w/ Polygraph is a requirement for this position, * Experience building data-rich UIs (analytics dashboards, data exploration tools, workflow orchestration UIs) * Familiarity with data visualization libraries and patterns * Experience with real-time or streaming interfaces * Strong testing background: unit, integration, and end-to-end UI tests * Experience with design, development, test, verification, and certification of operational software in sensitive mission environments * Working knowledge of Linux, containers (Docker), and developer tooling in constrained/secure environments * Experience improving UX through accessibility, response design, and user-centered iteration with stakeholders * Demonstrated ability to rapidly learn new technologies and apply them to novel research prototypes ## Description * Design and develop modern UIs using HTML/CSS and JavaScript/TypeScript, delivering clean, usable interfaces for research systems, dashboards, analytic tools, and prototype applications * Build and evolve front-end features by designing and coding improvements to existing applications (add capabilities, improve usability, or increase performance) * Integrate front-end applications with backend services, including RESTful APIs and related service interfaces * Develop and implement data access patterns (as appropriate), including collaborating on the creation of queries for existing or proposed databases/data repos (SQL/NoSQL) * Collaborate with technical staff to implement UI-driven workflows that ensure end-to-end performance and functional standards are met in relation to latency, throughput, responsiveness, and data-fidelity * Assist with test and verification activities, including developing and executing test procedures for UI components and prototype workflows * Analyze system workflows and user needs by conferring with internal teams, evaluating data usage and processes, and identifying problem areas to propose practical improvements * Modify existing software to correct deficiencies, adapt to new hardware and environments, or improve performance, stability, and user experience * Support technical leadership- this may include leading a feature area, mentoring teammates, owning a UI subsystem, or coordinating UI deliverables across a small effort *This position may be eligible for an increased sign-on bonus. 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