Software Engineer (Front End)

As a Software Engineer (Front End) at Visionist, you'll primarily analyze user requirements to create design and performance specs, code new features for existing software, and debug and fix any software defects. You'll collaborate closely with UI developers to ensure that the data is displayed effectively. Being part of Visionist means playing an instrumental role in enhancing vital systems for the Intelligence Community.

To be eligible for the Software Engineer (Front End) position at Visionist, you should possess a Bachelor's degree in a technical field or have 14 years of relevant experience to be considered in lieu of a degree. You’ll also need extensive knowledge of Java, JavaScript, Swagger, Maven, Git, Nexus, and Linux, which are essential tools in your day-to-day tasks.

Yes! At Visionist, you can telework up to two days per week as part of your role as a Software Engineer (Front End). We understand the importance of flexibility and strive to provide a work-life balance that benefits our employees.

Visionist provides a robust benefits package including a competitive retirement contribution plan, four weeks of paid time off, ample paid holidays, medical, dental, and vision coverage, and even an annual lifestyle bonus. As a 100% employee-owned company, you’ll see the rewards of your contributions reflected in your benefits.

The team's culture at Visionist is vibrant and family-oriented. With opportunities for professional growth, regular team bonding activities like happy hours and outings, and an open-door leadership policy, you'll be part of a supportive community that values collaboration and innovation.

When answering this question, focus on specific front-end technologies you've used, especially Java, JavaScript, or related frameworks. Discuss projects you've worked on, highlighting your problem-solving skills and how you applied these technologies in a practical setting.

Share a specific instance where you faced a complex software issue. Explain the steps you took to diagnose the problem, the solution you implemented, and any lessons learned that made you a better engineer.

Discuss your strategies for task prioritization such as using project management tools, setting deadlines, and communicating with your team to ensure that critical tasks are addressed on time, demonstrating your organizational skills.

Describe your debugging process, including tools you use and your approach to isolating and fixing bugs. Highlight how this meticulous attention to detail contributes to maintaining high code quality.

Talk about your commitment to continuous learning, mentioning resources such as blogs, online courses, and forums. Also, include how you apply new knowledge in practical scenarios to improve your skills.

Highlight the importance of collaboration in your projects. Share examples of how you effectively communicate and work with cross-disciplinary teams to complete software projects successfully.

Provide an example where you identified a gap or an improvement opportunity in a project and took the lead in implementing the solution. Emphasize your leadership skills and ability to innovate.

Discuss your understanding of security best practices and how you incorporate secure coding practices and vulnerability assessments in your development process to protect against potential threats.

Explain your open-mindedness towards constructive criticism and how you view it as an opportunity for growth. Offer examples of how you've successfully integrated feedback into your work.

Share your passion for technology and problem-solving, explaining how these motivators drive you to continuously improve and find innovative solutions in your work.