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# UI Layer Engineer

- **Company:** Zachary Piper
- **Location:** United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $100,000.0 - $140,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** JavaScript (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), HTML5, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Profiling, D3.Js, Data Visualization, Human-Computer Interaction, Open Source Technology, TypeScript, User Interface Testing, WebSocket, Tailwind, ReactJS, Cypress (Programming Language), Backend, Vue.js, AngularJS, Information Technology, Playwright, Real Time Data, Front End Software Development, React Redux, Asynchronous Programming, Es2015, Cisco
- **Published:** August 22, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9103653/ui-layer-engineer

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field.
 * 3+ years of experience in modern frontend development with expert-level proficiency in JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5, and CSS3.
 * Strong experience with React, Vue.js, Angular, or similar frontend frameworks.
 * Experience with visualization technologies such as SVG, Canvas API, D3.js, Cytoscape.js, JointJS, or comparable libraries.
 * Solid understanding of asynchronous programming, WebSockets, Server-Sent Events, and frontend state management tools including Redux, Pinia, or NgRx.
 * Preferred experience with TypeScript, Tailwind CSS, CSS-in-JS solutions, UI testing frameworks (Jest, Cypress, Playwright), and performance profiling tools such as Chrome DevTools and Lighthouse.
 * Experience building complex dashboard-style applications, contributing to open-source projects, possessing a CCNA certification, or working within Cisco environments is a plus.

## Description

* Develop and maintain interactive topology visualization tools, including drag-and-drop functionality, node connectivity, and real-time network rendering capabilities.
 * Optimize frontend performance to support large-scale network environments with hundreds of nodes while maintaining responsiveness and usability.
 * Architect state management solutions and integrate real-time data streams, APIs, and telemetry updates to keep the user interface synchronized with simulation activity.
 * Collaborate with UX designers and backend engineers to deliver accessible, modern user experiences and reusable component libraries tailored to networking workflows.


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