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# UI Layer Engineer

- **Company:** Zachary Piper
- **Location:** United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $135,000.0 - $175,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** JavaScript (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Applications Architecture, Application Performance Management, HTML5, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Google Chrome, Complex Networks, D3.Js, Data Integration, Data Systems, Human-Computer Interaction, Network Topologies, Network Virtualization, Real Time Simulation, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, TypeScript, Web Application Frameworks, WebSocket, Real Time Systems, Tailwind, ReactJS, Cypress (Programming Language), Backend, Vue.js, SC Clearance, AngularJS, Information Technology, Playwright, Performance Monitor, Graphql, Front End Software Development, React Redux, Restful APIs, Es2015
- **Published:** August 1, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9069980/ui-layer-engineer

## About the Role

* 3+ years of professional frontend software development experience.
 * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field
 * Must be eligible to work in the United States and obtain and maintain an Active U.S. Government Secret Clearance.
 * Expert-level proficiency with JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5, CSS3, and modern frontend frameworks including React, Vue.js, or Angular.
 * Experience with TypeScript, state management tools (Redux, Pinia, NgRx), and scalable component-based application architecture.
 * Hands-on experience with D3.js, Cytoscape.js, JointJS, SVG, Canvas API, or similar visualization technologies for interactive data or network topology displays.
 * Experience integrating REST APIs, GraphQL, WebSockets, Server-Sent Events, and other asynchronous data technologies in real-time applications.
 * Proficiency with testing and performance tools such as Jest, Cypress, Playwright, Chrome DevTools, Lighthouse, Tailwind CSS, and modern frontend development workflows.

## Description

* Develop and maintain interactive network topology interfaces that allow users to drag, drop, connect, and configure virtual network devices.
 * Build high-performance frontend applications capable of handling large-scale network environments with hundreds of nodes.
 * Implement state management solutions to support real-time simulation data and configuration updates.
 * Collaborate with UX/UI designers to deliver intuitive, modern, and accessible user experiences.
 * Integrate frontend applications with RESTful and GraphQL APIs.
 * Develop reusable UI components for networking and infrastructure-focused applications.
 * Utilize visualization technologies such as SVG, Canvas API, and graph visualization libraries to render complex network topologies.
 * Support real-time application functionality through WebSockets and other asynchronous communication methods.
 * Partner with backend engineers to ensure seamless data integration and application performance.


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