Senior UI Software Developer - SATCOM

Peraton

Herndon, VA

Full Time

Senior

112k-179k

2 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can't be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers.

Key Responsibilities

Build high-performance, secure, and well-tested web applications with a strong emphasis on automation and security
Design, enhance, and refine APIs to improve communication between front-end and backend software services
Create and translate design mockups into functional, visually appealing user interfaces using modern front-end frameworks (FastAPI, SQLAlchemy, PostgREST, Svelte, React, CesiumJS) and technologies like Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, CSS, and Kubernetes
Advocate for enhancements in product quality, security, and performance, focusing on improvements that benefit your team and others

Requirements

10+ years of software engineering experience and an Associates Degree; OR 8+ years of software engineering experience and a Bachelors Degree. Four (4) additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
Minimum of Top-Secret clearance with ability to upgrade to TS/SCI and pass a polygraph within 30 days of employment or at customer's request; candidate must maintain the clearance
3+ years of progressively responsible experience in web development, specializing in modern software engineering practices and user-centric design
Extensive expertise in JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and TypeScript, along with proficiency in front-end frameworks such as React and Svelte
Deep understanding of key web development concepts, including caching strategies, authentication mechanisms, and Content Security Policy (CSP), ensuring secure and optimized user experiences

Nice to Have

Proven ability to adapt across multiple roles including web design, UX design, and front-end engineering, ensuring a cohesive and user-centric development approach
Strong understanding of backend development, with hands-on experience integrating front-end interfaces with backend systems, coupled with a proactive mindset to troubleshoot and refine backend functionality when necessary

Qualifications

Associates Degree or Bachelors Degree in a related field
Experience with modern web development practices and front-end frameworks
Ability to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret clearance with potential upgrade to TS/SCI

Benefits & Perks

Heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage for employees and dependents
25 days of PTO accrued annually up to a generous PTO cap
Eligible to participate in an attractive bonus plan

Working at Peraton

Peraton is committed to solving the most daunting challenges facing its customers, emphasizing innovation, security, and mission-driven work in a collaborative environment.

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