Senior Software Engineer - Front End - Expedition Technology
Herndon, VA
About the Job
United States Citizenship is REQUIRED for US Government security clearance eligibility
Expedition Technology (EXP), is seeking motivated engineers to join our Umbra team whose mission is to develop, deploy, and maintain the Training Data Storefront (TDS). TDS is a central repository of AI/ML annotations and models that serves the entire Department of Defense (DoD) and Intelligence Community (IC). It plays a fundamental role in addressing today's critical defense and intelligence problems.
On the Umbra team, you will experience the full lifecycle of modern software development; from Agile scrum meetings, designing new TDS features, developing new capabilities using the latest open-source frameworks, to directly working with end-users to ensure TDS is solving their mission needs. At EXP, your work will make an impact to the community from day one.
As a member of the Umbra team working on TDS you will:
- Collaborate on design and implementation of UI/UX strategy
- Design UI architecture, interface, and interaction flow of new web applications
- Break down complex requirements and concepts into visual designs and workflows
- Mentor other engineers to improve the ability of the engineering teams to self-diagnose UI/UX issues and identify opportunities for improving human-machine interfaces
- Build and maintain a framework of modular web components that can be used in multiple products
- Create and evaluate interaction models, user task flows, screen designs, and UI details that promote ease of use and optimize the user experience
The qualifications you'll need to succeed are:
- Bachelor's/Master's degree or equivalent experience in computer science, software engineering, UI/UX development, or a related field
- United States Citizenship - all applicants must be eligible for a US Government-issued security clearance of Top Secret or higher. US Citizenship is required for this clearance.
- An active TS/SCI security clearance (at the moment, we can only hired cleared engineers)
- Experience with some front-end technologies and frameworks, such as HTML, CSS, React/Angular or other major UI platforms – ex: Vue (You don't need to know all technologies listed, just some of them.)
- Experience with Javascript and Python
- Experience with REST APIs, experience with UI/UX design and integration with data-intensive backend systems
- Experience with Cloud applications – AWS preferred
- 5 years+ professional experience in a similar role
- Ability to work collaboratively with developers, engineers, and other teams to ensure that designs are successfully created and implemented to achieve the user goals
- Experience creating UI specs and wireframes; flexibility and willingness to move from idea, to whiteboard, to execution quickly and provide choices to stakeholders
- An understanding and working knowledge of source control repositories (Git preferred)
- A passion for new languages, technologies, and development practices
Clearance Required: TS/SCI
Who is Expedition Technology?
Expedition Technology designs, develops, and delivers innovative, advanced signal, image, and multi-INT solutions for the defense and intelligence communities. We leverage advanced algorithms, platforms, and technologies to solve our customers' most complex, demanding, and urgent C4ISR challenges. Our culture promotes individual growth and opportunity, prioritizes a collaborative team spirit, and invites the intellectually curious to creatively solve challenging problems. Headquartered in Northern Virginia's high-tech corridor, EXP is a rapidly growing, privately held, employee-owned company that pushes the boundaries of what is possible every day.
Interested in joining our team? Let's explore together.
To learn more about EXP and discover why we are an award-winning workplace, visit our web site and follow us on LinkedIn.
What do we offer our team?
Expedition Technology (EXP) offers a flexible, self-directed benefits package that is designed to fit your individual needs. Benefits include:
- Company-paid, medical, dental and vision insurance
- Up to 45 days of PTO
- 12% 401k match - Traditional and Roth options available
- Student loan repayment assistance\
- Paid Family Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement - $5250/year available
- Referral bonus program
- Free tickets to sporting events, theater, concerts and more
- Free, onsite fitness center, onsite cafeteria with reduced-cost meals
- A collaborative, creative and supportive culture where you will be encouraged to push boundaries, take risks and enjoy the rewards.
EXP is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer that believes a diverse range of talent creates an environment that fosters creativity and innovation. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, national origin, genetic information, or protected veteran status.