Software Engineer

Position is located in Chantilly, Virginia, and requires an active TS/SCI Poly clearance be in place PRIOR to application

The Front-End Software Engineer will design and develop complex new software products, or make significant enhancements to existing software.  The ideal candidate is a hands-on developer with significant experience in building modular, reusable components and features. They must have extensive, firsthand technical expertise in a modern front-end framework. They must be at ease working in an Agile environment with little supervision. This person should embody a passion for continuous improvement and innovation.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

·       Build reusable components that align with the system design patterns.

·       Optimize application for maximum speed and scalability.

·       Participate in team design and code reviews.

·       Collaborate with a small team of engineers and designers to understand business requirements and user experience goals.

·       Provide recommendations for continuous improvement.

·       Provide ongoing maintenance, support, and enhancements in existing systems and platforms.

·       Troubleshoots complex problems and provides customer support for software systems and application issues.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

·       Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Electrical or Computer Engineering or a related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical training, or work/military experience.

·       8 to 10 years of related software development experience.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

·       Extensive experience with Angular (or another modern front-end framework such as: React or Vue.js)

·       Expert knowledge of Javascript, HTML, and CSS.

·       Experience designing complex search interfaces.

·       Experience in optimizing web applications for performance and usability.

·       Experience with integrating with third part APIs.

·       Proficient understanding of code versioning tools, such as Git

·       Experience with Linux operating systems

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

·       Experience with SASS or LESS.

·       Hands-on experience working with NodeJS, MongoDB

·       Familiarity constructing ElasticSearch queries

Leading Path is an award-winning Information Technology and Management Consulting firm focused on providing solutions in process, technology, and operations to our government and Fortune 500 clients. We offer a professional and family friendly work environment with a strong work-life balance. Leading Path provides a comprehensive and competitive benefits package including fully paid medical/dental/vision premiums, generous PTO, 11 Paid Holidays, 6% 401K contribution, annual training and tuition reimbursement, SPOT Award bonuses, regular team events, opportunities for professional growth and advancement and much more!