Software Engineer II - Front End/ Back End

About the role

This is a remote position. Ad Hoc is a technology company that empowers organizations to deliver scalable, impactful digital services. Using modern, agile methods, our team creates products that meet people’s needs and transform their experience of government.

Responsibilities

• Develop modern, accessible, and responsive web applications supporting mission-critical federal digital services.
• Collaborate with designers, product managers, backend engineers, and DevSecOps teams to build intuitive user experiences that improve how people interact with government services.
• Build reusable component-based user interfaces using React Hooks and modern state management techniques.
• Integrate RESTful APIs and backend services to deliver dynamic, data-driven applications.
• Write and maintain unit, integration, and end-to-end tests to ensure application quality and reliability.
• Optimize applications for performance, responsiveness, accessibility, and cross-browser compatibility.
• Troubleshoot production issues, identify root causes, and contribute to ongoing platform improvements.
• Mentor junior developers through code reviews, technical collaboration, and knowledge sharing.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of professional software engineering experience (additional experience may substitute for education)
• Strong experience developing modern web applications using JavaScript, TypeScript, and React
• Experience building reusable component-based user interfaces using React Hooks and modern state management techniques
• Strong knowledge of semantic HTML5, CSS3, responsive design, and mobile-first development
• Experience developing applications that meet Section 508 and WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility standards
• Experience consuming and integrating RESTful APIs
• Experience with Git-based version control and collaborative software development workflows
• Experience writing unit, integration, and end-to-end tests using modern front-end testing frameworks
• Experience working within Agile software development environments
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills
• U.S. Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a DHS Public Trust

Qualifications

• Must have resided within the United States for at least three of the previous five years

Skills

• Experience with the U.S. Web Design System (USWDS)
• Experience with Redux, Context API, React Query, or similar state management libraries
• Experience with GraphQL
• Experience with Vite, Webpack, or other modern front-end build tools
• Experience with Jest, React Testing Library, Cypress, or Playwright
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment processes
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, or containerized application development
• Experience building applications in AWS cloud environments
• Experience collaborating with UX designers using design systems such as Figma
• Experience optimizing web application performance using Lighthouse or Core Web Vitals
• Familiarity with secure front-end development practices and OWASP recommendations

Benefits

• Company-subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible PTO
• 401K with employer match
• Paid parental leave after one year of service
• Employee Assistance Program

Pay

The starting range for this role is $100,000-$110,000. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide range of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and responsibility.

Schedule

This is a remote position.