Front-End Software Developer

Idea Entity, a Microsoft Gold Partner, is a global change management consulting firm committed to delivering customer outcomes that change the way business is done. We are looking for an experienced Front End Software Developer, who will assume a key role on our team. This role has responsibility for understanding our platform that enables organizations to digitally transform their business processes through portals, dashboards, and workflows. 

We are looking for candidates who are exceptional team players, with a passion for software development and technology, as well as a results-oriented approach. The ideal candidate is an avid communicator and life-long learner, who is eager to contribute to the team's success. Each project may represent a new set of challenges that will provide the right candidate with exposure to new clients and new business issues, as well as involve a range of responsibilities. 

This role will be operating on a hybrid schedule with two (2) telework days a week out of our Herndon, VA office. 

Your responsibilities: 

• Architect, design, develop, and deliver high quality software that powers ever increasing demands of availability, reliability, security and performance. 

• Follow secure software development practices and disciplined software engineering principles. 

• Collaborate with our solution teams, analyze their requirements, prioritize and drive features to closure with very high quality. 

• Building reusable components and front-end libraries for future use 

• Excellent time-management and multi-tasking capabilities to keep project timeline on track. 

• Ability to work on multiple projects with related complexities at the same time. 

• Mentor junior team members and provide guidance when needed. 

• Must be responsive, flexible, and able to succeed within an open and collaborative peer environment. 

• Developing best-in-class consumer experiences (user interface designs, interaction models, prototypes, etc.) in a fast-paced, agile, start-up-like environment. 

• Should be self-driven with basic guidance and the ability to learn other coding languages as needed. 

• Interest and ability to learn other coding languages as needed. 

Requirements: 

• At least two (2) years software development experience in full product cycle: design, development, release and maintenance. 

• Proven hands-on experience of at least two (2) years of experience working with React.JS, Redux, TypeScript, JavaScript, Bootstrap, HTML5, and CSS3. 

• Proficiency in designing and developing applications using the latest version of React.js, Redux, React Routers, React Forms, Hooks, React Events, higher order components, etc. 
• Proven work experience as a UI/UX Designer or similar role. 

• Strong working knowledge of creating and customizing custom hooks. 

• Solid understanding of performing unit testing using Jest. 

• Demonstrated knowledge of secure software development principles. 
• Strong understanding of client-side scripting.

• Experience with designing and implementing large systems and databases. 

• Prior experience with code versioning tools such as Azure DevOps/TFS and Git. 

• Must have hands on experience with conducting design reviews and code reviews. 

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. 
• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related experience. 
• Candidates on OPT and H1 Visa sponsorship are welcome.

Preferred, but not required: 

• Master's degree in computer science or related experience. 

• Experience with mobile applications development. 

• Microsoft Certified Azure Developer Associate Certification or equivalent. 

• Experience with progressive web apps and code scanning tools. 

• Prior Department of Defense (DoD) experience.  

• Competitive Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision) 

• Health Savings Account (HSA)/Flexible Spending Account (FSA) 

• Retirement Plan (401K, IRA) with employer match 

• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick and Federal Holidays) 

• Paid Training & Development opportunities 

• Hybrid work environment 

At Idea Entity, our culture is centered around diversity and inclusion where our employees are valued and empowered. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.