Front End Developer (Hybrid) - 29297

Enlighten, honored as a Top Workplace from USA Today, is a leader in big data solution development and deployment, with expertise in cloud-based services, software and systems engineering, cyber capabilities, and data science. Enlighten provides continued innovation and proactivity in meeting our customers’ greatest challenges. We recognize that the most effective environment for your projects doesn’t always look the same. Our hybrid work approach ensures that you can make lasting relationships with your team and collaborate in-person to get the job done—while having the flexibility to work from home when needed to achieve focused results. Why Enlighten? At Enlighten, our team’s unwavering work ethic, top talent and celebration of innovative ideas have helped us thrive. We know that our employees are essential to our company’s success, so we seek to take care of you as much as you take care of us. Here are a few highlights of our benefits package:• 100% paid employee premium for healthcare, vision and dental plans.• 10% 401k benefit. • Generous PTO + 10 paid holidays.• Education/training allowances. Anticipated Salary Range: $137,510.00 - $175,000.00. The salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the role's location, expectations, and responsibilities. When extending an offer, Enlighten takes a variety of factors into consideration which include, but are not limited to, the role's function, internal equity and a candidate's education or training, work experience, certifications and key skills. Occasionally positions/roles may include additional non-recurrent compensation and will be addressed by the recruiter during the interview process. Job Description Enlighten is looking for a motivated Frontend Developer who is passionate about building intuitive applications that meet the needs of our users. Asking questions, failing fast, and writing maintainable code are at the center of what we do while building applications for a Data Lake/Warehouse. Our team is dedicated to mentoring and supporting our colleagues, and we believe that everyone has the potential to grow and excel. Work is performed in a hybrid environment with a great team.#LI-AB2 #Mid-Senior Level #LI-AB2 #Mid-Senior LevelEssential Job Responsibilities Assist with the creation, enhancement, and maintenance of web applications. JavaScript / CSS / HTML coding and code review. Work closely with designers, backend engineers, and data scientists to build holistic user experiences. Help define and interact with REST based API’s. Troubleshoot customer reported issues in applications and providing support. Write unit tests and conduct quality assurance testing. Experience with Next-Gen Coding Agents: Proven track record of integrating advanced AI agents, specifically Claude Code or Google's Antigravity / Gemini agentic workflows, into your daily software engineering routine. Agentic Feature & Test Development: Experience using autonomous agents to handle multi-file feature implementations, complex codebase refactoring, and the automated generation of robust unit/integration tests. Seamlessly transition between hands-on execution and team guidance, treating mentorship and team leadership as inherent components of senior-level impact. Other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Clearance Requirement: Must currently have and maintain an active Top Secret U.S. Government Security Clearance; U.S. Citizenship required. At least 9 years of experience with front end software development/engineering with a B.S. Degree in Computer Science or related field; 7 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 13 years relevant experience. 5+ years of experience with JavaScript and one or more web application frameworks (ie: Vue / React / Angular / Backbone) or similar demonstrated competency. Familiarity with Git or other version control software. Comfortable working on a *nix command line. Self-motivation; Ability to multi-task and prioritize open issues / tickets accordingly. Demonstrated experience serving as a tech lead, mentor, or manager for engineering teams. Problem solving skills and ability to review information and compile data appropriately as needed. Must be able to work in a hybrid environment, spending an average of 2-3 days (8hrs/day) per week at our Columbia, MD office or Ft. Meade onsite. Flexibility is essential to adapt to schedule changes as needed. Preferred Requirements Previous experience with a Data Lake/Warehouse is a plus. Next-Gen Coding Agents: Proven use of AI tools (Claude Code, Gemini) in daily engineering workflows. Agentic Feature Delivery: Using autonomous agents for multi-file implementation, refactoring, and automated testing. DoD 8140 / 8570 compliance certifications may be required in this position as directed by the customer. We have many more additional great benefits/perks that you can find on our website at