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# Software Engineer - Frontend Development

- **Company:** Metron, Inc.
- **Location:** Reston, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** HTML, Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Algorithm Design, Data Visualization, Document-Oriented Databases, Design of User Interfaces, Python (Programming Language), OpenGL, Software Engineering, Product Software Implementation Methods, TypeScript, Web Applications, Web Pages, WebGL, ReactJS, Spring-boot, Backend, Information Technology, Front End Software Development, React Redux, Api Design
- **Published:** July 17, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=2a56e43b18a766de

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field
 * JavaScript or TypeScript experience
 * React experience
 * HTML and CSS experience
 * Familiarity with web application design and front-end development in any frameworks/languages
 * Excellent written and verbal communication skills
 * 2 years of relevant experience
 * US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED: Successful candidates will be subject to a security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information

Desired Qualifications

 * Java or Python programming experience
 * Experience with Spring Boot, Redux, WebGL and/or OpenGL
 * Experience designing and implementing user interfaces
 * Ability to troubleshoot and optimize web pages for security and responsiveness
 * Experience with front-end testing and mocking frameworks
 * Familiarity with back-end development, API design, and any relational or document database system

Position Location: Reston, VA; the selected individual will be expected to report to the Reston office 5 days a week

## Description

We are seeking a talented Front-End Software Engineer with a strong computer science and design background for complex and challenging projects. As a front-end developer you will be responsible for designing and implementing front end web applications for simulation and optimization software that incorporates probabilistic models of physical systems. Project teams range from 2 to 20 people and include a mix of Research Scientists and Software Engineers. Each team member is involved in the entire problem-solving process, including: initial concept development, data visualization and analysis, algorithm design, exploratory prototyping, software implementation, demonstration, and deployment. Roles within a team are flexible, giving employees space to contribute to their areas of strength, and to develop new skills. The ideal candidate has experience in UI/UX design as well as front end web application development.


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