Front End Developer

Job Summary
Nightwing is seeking an experienced UI Front End Software Engineer (SWE3) in support of Nightwing CODEX, directly meeting mission-critical needs in partnership with mission customers. This individual will lead a team of UI developers, designing front-end architecture and coding standards while remaining hands-on in development across the full software product lifecycle in an agile environment. Responsibilities span analyzing user requirements to derive design and performance standards, developing and debugging software, integrating systems, and implementing algorithms to meet performance goals. The ideal candidate has front end experience, translates UX/UI designs into accessible, production-ready interfaces, and mentors junior developers while collaborating closely with system engineers and product stakeholders to resolve technical problem areas.

Responsibilities (add to Responsibilities section)
Lead and mentor a team of UI/front-end developers, providing technical guidance, standards, and code review
Architect and implement scalable, maintainable front-end solutions using modern frameworks
Translate prototypes and design specifications into functional, responsive, and accessible interfaces
Collaborate with backend engineers to design and integrate APIs, ensuring efficient data flow between front-end and back-end systems
Contribute to full-stack development efforts as needed, including backend services, database interactions, and deployment pipelines
Establish and enforce front-end coding standards, best practices, and component reuse across the team
Partner with UX/UI and systems engineers to ensure design intent is preserved through implementation
Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks, cross-browser issues, and technical debt
Participate in sprint planning, technical estimation, and architectural decision-making
Ensure compliance with accessibility standards (e.g., Section 508, WCAG) throughout development

Required Skills and Qualifications (Add to Skills section)
Proven experience leading or mentoring a development team
Strong proficiency in modern front-end frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, Vue) and standard web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)
Full-stack experience, including backend development (e.g., Node.js, Python, Java, RESTful/GraphQL API design
Experience with state management, component-based architecture, and responsive design
Familiarity with version control (Git) CI/CD pipelines, and cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GovCloud is a plus)
Experience working closely with UX/UI and systems engineers to ensure accurate implementation of accessible interfaces
Experience working with tiered architectural systems and in a Linux/Ubuntu environment is a plus