Senior Front End Developer (DoD)

Note: candidates must be US based and a US Citizen.

Who we are: At Hypergiant, our work is driven by individuals pushing the boundary and always professionally challenging our clients to think differently. We’re seeking individuals who are both analytical and creative and can help us fuel our motto: Know Tomorrow, Act Today. We’re based in Texas and have a strong track record of working with some of the biggest brands around the world in industries spanning retail, oil & gas, energy, aviation, healthcare, and more. We provide large enterprises with cutting-edge advice, bespoke technology solutions, and deployment expertise needed to harness the value out of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. Our goal is to work with forward-thinking organizations and to help them understand how Artificial Intelligence will affect their business and their industry.  

We are looking for a Senior Front End Developer to work alongside our balanced agile delivery teams on highly complex DoD projects, specifically the development of command and control (C2) software. Hypergiant with its partners is building an innovative cloud-based command and control system that seamlessly integrates existing capabilities and provides automation that improves efficiency and effectiveness of mission planning and execution. A perfect candidate is able to write high-quality code, integrate with partner capability providers, and ensure code and product quality. This position will work alongside our development team and other capability providers on highly complex DoD projects.  

What you’ll do  

• Build and maintain React-based web applications  
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of reusable component libraries and shared codebase  
• Write high-quality code, applying best practices, coding standards, and design patterns  
• Participate in the entire software development lifecycle, including requirement gathering, design, development, testing, and deployment, using an agile, iterative process  
• Participate in code reviews and ensure code quality through effective testing strategies  
• Collaborate with developers, designers, testers, project managers, product managers, and project sponsors  
• Communicate tasking estimation and progress regularly to a development lead and product owner through appropriate tools  
• Team with other developers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth  

Required Experience  

• At least 6+ years of professional front end / UI development experience including 4+ years of professional experience with React 
• Able to develop organized, accessible, and performant apps using JavaScript, TypeScript, advanced CSS, and HTML  
• Solid understanding of application architecture, and concepts like asynchronous programming, closures, types, and ES6  
• Familiarity with WebGL based libraries (e.g., ThreeJS, Deck.gl, Mapbox GL JS) 
• Experience with CSS in JS solutions such as Styled Components or Emotion
• Proficient with version control systems (e.g., Git) and effective collaborative development workflows  
• Experience managing robust build & test tools and implementing workflow automations (e.g., Jest, Rollup, Webpack, Babel)  
• Design-minded attention to detail in user interface and user experience implementation
• Must be a US Citizen and eligible to obtain and maintain a US Security Clearance.  

Preferred Experience  

• Experience in managing, mentoring & coaching development teams in an Agile environment (e.g., leading scrum and agile project management tools & ceremonies)  
• Experience auditing third party dependencies in React ecosystem  
• A portfolio of past projects with code samples or GitHub links  
• Geospatial (GIS) experience  
• Penchant for learning new technologies, balanced with strong pragmatic thinking  
• Experience with state management libraries like Redux or React Context API  
• Ability to travel as needed  
• Active Security Clearance  

Clearance Information This position requires the eligibility to obtain a security clearance. Non-US citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance. The Defense Industrial Security Clearance Office (DISCO), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: https://www.state.gov/security-clearances 

Hypergiant Galactic is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace. We offer a generous benefits package, including company contribution to medical benefits. We offer unlimited PTO. In addition, we offer a fun, flexible work environment, company-sponsored activities, and commit to providing each employee with job satisfaction by addressing core needs. Learn more at hypergiant.com.