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Description
SAIC is seeking an experienced Front-End Engineer proficient in modern web technologies with a strong focus on performance, accessibility, and integration with data-driven back ends. You will collaborate closely with the UI/UX Developer, data engineers, and product/governance SMEs to build the front-end layer of an enterprise data and AI platform, from initial component development through demo-ready dashboards and eventual handoff to the enterprise deployment environment.
We are looking for someone who is:
Key Responsibilities
Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
SAIC is seeking an experienced Front-End Engineer proficient in modern web technologies with a strong focus on performance, accessibility, and integration with data-driven back ends. You will collaborate closely with the UI/UX Developer, data engineers, and product/governance SMEs to build the front-end layer of an enterprise data and AI platform, from initial component development through demo-ready dashboards and eventual handoff to the enterprise deployment environment.
We are looking for someone who is:
- Mission-Oriented: Comfortable operating in a data/analytics-driven, government modernization environment and delivering professional-grade products rather than ad hoc prototypes.
- Detail-Oriented: Strong care for UI polish, performance, UX consistency, and maintainability.
- Collaborative: Works well across functional teams (design, data, governance, engineering) and listens actively to stakeholder feedback.
- Agile Mindset: Flexible, iterative, comfortable with changing requirements, rapid demo timelines, high-visibility stakeholder review.
- Self-Motivated: Capable of owning modules/components, contributing to architecture discussions, and taking initiative.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, maintain, and evolve the front-end architecture and codebase for a client-facing enterprise data platform.
- Translate high-fidelity Figma (or equivalent) designs into responsive, accessible, high-performance UI components.
- Build interactive visualizations such as map views, timeline overlays, confidence metrics, filtering/search panels, and metadata catalog tables/grids.
- Implement components in Storybook to maintain parity with the Figma design system and ensure consistent UI behavior across environments.
- Optimize for best-in-class performance (page load, render times), accessibility, and compliance with WCAG 2.2 AA and Section 508 standards; ensure alignment with the USWDS where applicable.
- Write automated front-end tests to ensure reliability, maintainability, and demo fidelity.
- Work in agile two-week sprint cycles; participate in sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.
- Collaborate with the Agile/ DevSecOps team on CI/CD integration (front-end builds, linting, code-quality checks).
- Establish and enforce front-end coding standards, documentation, and component library best practices.
- Support demo preparation and client briefings, ensuring the front-end conveys production-grade maturity and trustworthiness.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science , Software Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- 5+ years of front-end development experience in enterprise or mission environments.
- Proven experience developing modern web applications using React and TypeScript, integrating Storybook for component management, and applying standard build and code-quality tools (e.g., linting, unit testing, CI integration).
- Familiarity with accessibility standards and usability best practices, including WCAG 2.2 AA and Section 508 compliance.
- Solid understanding of state management patterns and data-driven UI.
- Demonstrated experience building responsive, cross-browser interfaces.
- Experience creating dashboards or data-intensive applications (tables, charts, filters, search).
- Proficiency in automated testing (unit, component, end-to-end) and code-quality enforcement.
- Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments and collaborating across design, back-end, product, and data teams.
- Strong communication skills, including the ability to explain technical trade-offs to non-technical stakeholders.
- Security-conscious mindset, aware of front-end considerations in CUI/IL4 or other mission-critical contexts.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in DoD, IC, or other government modernization efforts (e.g., CUI/IL4, Zero Trust).
- Experience integrating front ends with data pipelines or analytics platforms.
- Familiarity with front-end DevSecOps practices (build pipelines, front-end security/hardening, bundle optimization).
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