Software Engineer - Junior – Frontend

Job Family

Software Development & Support

Travel Required

Up to 10%

Clearance Required

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

Guidehouse is seeking a Frontend Software Engineer with React experience to join an Agile team building a secure, scalable enterprise application for a federal client. This role will develop the frontend UI, working with guidance from experienced engineers, and collaborating closely with architects and backend engineers.

What You Will Do

• Develop reusable UI components using best practices and patterns, with guidance from Senior Engineers and Architect.
• Collaborate with backend engineers to define and consume RESTful APIs for microservices
• Participating in code reviews and technical coaching with senior engineers.
• Work closely with UX/UI designers to translate wireframes into high-quality implementations
• Ensure compliance with security standards, including RBAC and sensitive data handling
• Utilize automated testing and CI/CD practices in the DevSecOps pipeline
• Participate in Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, and technical discussions
• Troubleshoot frontend issues across browsers and devices
• Contribute to performance optimization and non-functional requirements, with guidance from Architect and Senior Engineers.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders, including Architects, Product Owners, and QA
  
  

What You Will Need

• U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance
• Minimum TWO (2) years of professional experience in frontend development
• Proficiency in React, JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3
• Prior experience on a frontend development team or initiative
• Strong understanding of RESTful API integration and microservices architecture
• Strong Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies (certification preferred)
• Strong experience with secure coding practices and frontend security standards
• Experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and DevSecOps workflows
• A strong desire to proactively learn and grow in your skills
• Strong communication, including proactively seeking guidance from your team and technical leads when blocked, and the ability to explain your design to peers, and ability to demonstrate features to your team and client.
  
  

What Would Be Nice To Have

• Experience with AWS GovCloud services (e.g., API Gateway, EKS)
• Familiarity with financial systems or government-regulated environments
• Exposure to backend development (Java, Spring Boot)
• Experience with accessibility standards (WCAG, Section 508)
• Familiarity with design systems (Material Design, USWDS)
• Experience with automated testing frameworks (Jest, React Testing Library)
• Prior experience integrating frontend code into a DevSecOps pipeline
• Experience with performance profiling and optimization tools
  
  

The annual salary range for this position is $98,000.00-$163,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

What We Offer

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits Include

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
• Parental Leave
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Group Term Life and Travel Assistance
• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
• Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities
• Employee Referral Program
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
• Care.com annual membership
• Employee Assistance Program
• Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)
• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
  
  

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at [email protected]. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.

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