Hypergiant is looking for a Senior Front End Developer to work on highly complex DoD projects, specifically the development of command and control (C2) software.
Requirements
- At least 8+ years of professional front-end / UI development experience (5+ with a STEM B.S.), including 5+ years of experience with React (other Javascript frameworks are a plus)
- 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)
Responsibilities
- Sit with system operators to get feedback on software and ideate on potential solutions.
- Push new requirements to development teams and rapidly prototype modifications to 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.
- Communicate tasking estimation and progress regularly to a development lead and product owner through appropriate tools.
Other
- Must be a US Citizen and possess an active US DOD Security Clearance
- Ability to travel as needed
- Local travel to a secure facility near Tacoma, Washington, 2-4 days per week
- Unlimited PTO
- 14 Paid Company Holidays
- Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
- Flexible Work Environment with Remote Options
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Optional HSA and FSA
- Complimentary Life Insurance
- Personal & Professional Development Reimbursement
- Short Term & Long Term Disability Insurance
- 401k with Matching
- Diversity & Inclusion Workplace Initiatives
