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Senior Frontend Application Engineer

Nyla Technology Solutions · Annapolis Junction, MD · Yesterday
On-siteEngineering$150k–$250k/yrFull-time

About the Role

We are looking for a Senior Frontend Application Engineer who shares our drive to push boundaries and build secure, data-driven applications that make a real difference. In this role, you will support immediate software development and sustainment efforts for a vital Reporting Tool Suite. Your focus will be on the WEBCANDID and TESTFLIGHT tools. WEBCANDID tracks, administers, and archives requests for mission-critical published intelligence reports used globally by the Intelligence Community, while TESTFLIGHT delivers high-performance geospatial collaboration as a single repository for finished intelligence products. You will play a key role in enhancing Section 508 accessibility for both current interfaces while spearheading the redevelopment of a brand-new frontend interface built for optimal accessibility and performance.

Location & Work Environment

Primary Location: Annapolis Junction, MD. Work Style: On-site (no telework available).

Required Skills

  • Clearance: Active Fully-Cleared with Poly.
  • Core Web Architecture: Advanced, thorough understanding of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
  • Java Ecosystem: Proven software engineering experience utilizing Java 8+ environments.
  • Framework Proficiency: Hands-on development experience utilizing Angular, Google Web Toolkit (GWT), Primefaces, and Quarkus.
  • Interface Integration: Demonstrated capability understanding, maintaining, and troubleshooting complex data interfaces across multiple distinct applications.

Education & Experience

  • Level: Mid- or Senior-Level preferred.
  • Experience: Minimum of seven (7) years of professional software development experience working on programs of similar scope, type, and complexity.
  • Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, System Engineering, or a related technical discipline from an accredited college or university.
  • Substitution: Four (4) years of additional relevant software experience may substitute for a bachelor's degree (totaling 11 years of experience).

Desired Skills

  • Accessibility Compliance: Practical knowledge of 508/WAI-ARIA requirements and direct proficiency working with screen readers.
  • Database Management: Operational familiarity with Oracle database systems.
  • Cloud Architecture: Experience developing or deploying applications within Amazon Web Services (AWS).
  • Domain Expertise: Familiarity with agency reporting frameworks, dissemination tools, and strict classification policies.
  • Agile Methods: Experience collaborating in an Agile software development lifecycle utilizing Jira and Confluence.

About Nyla Technology Solutions

Nyla Technology Solutions delivers exceptional Artificial Intelligence (AI), Data Science, and Software Engineering services for the U.S. Government. Nyla embraces a forward-thinking and bold approach at every turn, earning us a solid reputation of technical trendsetters within the industry. We have a passion for developing solutions that have a quick and immediate impact on mission. Headquartered in Columbia, Maryland, our customers love how we tackle their most challenging problems and get things done.

Pay & Benefits

Salary Range: $150,000 - $250,000 (USD) base annual salary. Actual compensation offered may vary based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level.

Nyla FLEX Program: Custom-tailored benefits to fit your lifestyle with flexibility in pay, leave, and schedule.

  • Pay: Starts with 4 weeks of Annual Leave plus 11 holidays and an additional day of Annual Leave for each year you're at the company. Flexibility to cash out annual leave hours, opt out of other benefits, and/or arrange for additional hours on contract (over 40 hrs/week). Option to earn 1.3 times your hourly rate once you work over 1880 hours on contract.
  • Leave: Option to BUY additional annual leave for a total of 6 weeks of annual leave (up to 240 hours plus 11 holidays), plus paid anniversary leave.
  • Schedule: Freedom to scale down to 30-32 hours while still enjoying full benefits.
  • Additional Benefits: Health care (medical, dental, and vision) 100% covered by the company; 10% 401k matching with full vesting day 1; $5,000 per year for Professional Development (fees, tuition, or time off); student loan repayment program; 8 hours of volunteering annually.

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