Software Engineer - Frontend

Frontend Software EngineerThe Swift Group is a privately held, mission-driven and employee-focused services and solutions company headquartered in Reston, VA. Our capabilities include Software Development, Engineering & IT, Data Science, Cyber Enablement, Logistics, and Training. Founded in 2019, Swift supports Civilian, Defense, and Intelligence Community customers across the country and around the globe.We're looking for a highly experienced Frontend Software Engineer to design, build, and maintain modern, mission-critical web applications. This role is deeply technical and ideal for someone who thrives in complex, large-scale codebases, brings a strong command of Angular and TypeScript, and is passionate about delivering intuitive, performant, and accessible user experiences. This position is located in Chantilly, VA.Responsibilities:Component Development: Design, build, and maintain responsive, interactive UI components and full application views using Angular and TypeScript, with a strong emphasis on reusability, modularity, and scalability.UI/UX Implementation: Translate UX design specifications and user research into polished, accessible, and high-performing frontend implementations that adhere to established design systems and style guides.API & Backend Integration: Build and consume RESTful APIs; integrate UI components with backend services including AWS-managed services such as API Gateway, Lambda, and DynamoDB.Performance Optimization: Apply performance optimization techniques including code splitting, lazy loading, tree shaking, and intelligent caching strategies to ensure fast, fluid application experiences at scale.DevOps & Code Quality: Contribute to and help maintain the team's CI/CD pipelines; participate in code reviews, maintain high test coverage, and uphold engineering quality standards across the frontend codebase.Agile Delivery: Work within Agile development frameworks; participate in sprint planning, backlog refinement, and iterative delivery cycles to meet mission-driven deadlines.Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with backend engineers, platform teams, and UX designers to define frontend architecture patterns, shared component libraries, and integration contracts.Technical Documentation: Produce clear technical documentation for UI components, integration patterns, and frontend architecture decisions to support team scalability and knowledge transfer.Requirements:BS in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent professional experience10+ years of software engineering experienceDemonstrated hands-on experience with Angular and proficiency in building reusable, production-grade UI componentsStrong command of JavaScript and TypeScript with a focus on building responsive and interactive frontend applicationsSolid understanding of UI development fundamentals: HTML5, CSS3, and CSS preprocessors such as SassExperience designing and implementing UI components that interact with backend services, including AWS services (API Gateway, Lambda, DynamoDB)Working knowledge of UI performance optimization techniques including code splitting, lazy loading, and caching strategiesExperience with version control systems (Git/GitHub/GitLab) and modern development workflowsFamiliarity with CI/CD pipelines and automated build and deployment processesStrong understanding of UI design principles, human-computer interaction, and UX best practicesExperience working within Agile development methodologiesUS citizenship and an active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance requiredDesired Experience:Experience with UI testing frameworks such as Jest, Cypress, Karma, or JasmineFamiliarity with UI design systems and component libraries such as Angular Material or BootstrapExperience building and maintaining complex, data-driven UI components for large-scale or multi-tenant platformsKnowledge of web accessibility guidelines (WCAG) and demonstrated experience implementing accessible UI componentsFamiliarity with UI/UX design tools such as Figma, Sketch, or Adobe XDExperience working within a large-scale, complex frontend codebase with multiple contributing engineersExperience with additional frontend frameworks such as React or Vue.jsFamiliarity with backend technologies including Java, Python, or Node.jsExperience with AWS services such as EKS or Step Functions