UI/UX Front-End Development Engineer

UI/UX Front-End Development Engineer - TS/SCI Xcelerate Solutions is seeking a skilled UI/UX Front-End Development Engineer. You will develop high-quality web applications using a state-of-the-art technology stack in support of an emerging NMEC program. The DOMEX Technology Platform (DTP) program is a next generation platform utilizing machine learning to provide cutting edge data enrichment, triage, and analytics capabilities to Defense and Intelligence Community partners. While most tasks are conducted on-site at our client location in Bethesda, MD, we offer a flexible work schedule and occasional remote work. The percentage of remote work will vary based on client requirements/deliverables. Candidates must have a demonstrated ability to work in a dynamic and challenging environment and possess a solid understanding of the software development life cycle all while working within an Agile framework. Come join our award-winning organization and work with the most talented and brightest minds in the GovCon industry. Location:Bethesda, MD  Clearance:TS/SCI  Responsibilities:Develop and maintain web applications using ReactJS or Angular frameworks.

• Coding, testing, and debugging new and/or existing web applications.
• Implementing and refining user interfaces.
• Conducting thorough unit testing via automated tooling.
• Collaborating with other team members (internal and external) to ensure optimal performance and usability.
• Peer reviewing code written by fellow team members.
• Utilizing virtualization technologies like Docker and ContainerD.

 Minimum Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or a scientific or technical discipline, plus 4 - 8 years relevant experience.
• Experience with modern front-end libraries such as ReactJS and Angular
• Strong proficiency in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Solid understanding of HTTP web requests for fetching JSON data.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to write well-documented code.
• TS/SCI security clearance with ability to obtain CI Polygraph.

 Preferred Qualifications:

• A genuine passion for creating great user experiences.
• Experience with writing frontend unit tests.
• Experience with writing backend web API services.
• Experience coding in other languages such as Python.
• Familiarity with NoSQL datastores such as Elasticsearch.
• Familiarity with performance optimization techniques.
• Up to date with emerging front-end technologies.

  About Xcelerate Solutions:
Founded in 2009 and headquartered in McLean, VA, Xcelerate Solutions (www.xceleratesolutions.com) is one of America's fastest-growing companies. Xcelerate’s culture is defined by our diversified workforce of dynamic and versatile professionals, supported with growth and development opportunities that contribute to individual and company growth. This strong commitment to our employees has been recognized by our inclusion on the Washington Business Journal’s “50 Best Places to Work” list as well as being a “Great Place to Work” certified company with a 4.6 star, and a 99% CEO approval Glassdoor rating. Come find out why Xcelerate Solutions is one of the DC Metro top employers!  Xcelerate Solutions is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, age, equal pay, disability, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or expression of another protected characteristic. As part of this commitment to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals, Xcelerate provides reasonable accommodations if needed because of an applicant's or an employee's disability.  Pay Transparency Notice: Xcelerate Solutions will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.