Software Engineer - Frontend Development
About Metron
Metron is an employee-owned company dedicated to delivering innovative solutions for the most challenging national security problems. For over 40 years, our principled approach to problem-solving has yielded creative solutions at the intersection of advanced mathematics, computer science, physics, and engineering. Our people are leaders in their technical fields and are passionate about solving challenging problems. We look for individuals who share this same passion and can apply their experience in real-world settings.
We are seeking a talented Front-End Software Engineer with a strong computer science and designbackground for complex and challenging projects. As a front-end developeryou will be responsible for designing and implementing front end web applications for simulation and optimization software that incorporates probabilistic models of physical systems. Project teams range from 2 to 20 people and include a mix of Research Scientists and Software Engineers. Each team member is involved in the entire problem-solving process, including: initial concept development, data visualization and analysis, algorithm design, exploratory prototyping, software implementation, demonstration, and deployment. Roles within a team are flexible, giving employees space to contribute to their areas of strength, and to develop new skills. The ideal candidate has experiencein UI/UX designas well as front end web application development.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in computer scienceor related field
- JavaScript or TypeScript experience
- React experience
- HTML and CSS experience
- Familiarity with web application design and front-end development in any frameworks/languages
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- 2 years of relevant experience
- US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED: Successful candidates will be subject to a security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information
Desired Qualifications
- Java or Python programming experience
- Experience with Spring Boot, Redux, WebGL and/or OpenGL
- Experience designing and implementing user interfaces
- Ability to troubleshoot and optimizeweb pages for security and responsiveness
- Experience with front-end testing and mockingframeworks
- Familiarity with back-end development,API design, and any relationalor document databasesystem
Position Location: Reston, VA; the selected individual will be expected to report to the Reston office5 days a week
Perks and Benefits
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Accompanying FSA and HSA options
- Additional Voluntary Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- 9 Observed Holidays and 2 Floating Holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Professional Development Reimbursement
- Annual Salary Reviews
- Profit Sharing
- 401(k) Traditional and Roth Options
- Gym and Fitness Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Referral Program
Metron is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religious, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
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