About the company
Our client is a software company.
The role
Raydar is recruiting for this role on behalf of our client. Craft and ship browser-based applications that make data-heavy workflows usable, taking work from early concept through release and upkeep. Collaborate with designers, backend engineers and end users to keep complex tools clear and dependable.
What you'll do
- Build scalable multi-user web applications that include map-based and visual components.
- Design shared frameworks so several applications can operate together inside one workspace.
- Create live, multi-user tools and interfaces for exploring and analyzing data.
- Carry features from concept and prototype through design, release and ongoing maintenance.
- Own the APIs and data schemas that feed the user interface, working jointly with backend engineers.
- Talk with users to learn their needs, find product gaps and translate that insight into sound UX choices.
- Break down hard technical problems and plan incremental delivery.
Requirements
What we're looking for
- At least 2 years of professional front-end engineering experience.
- Strong command of JavaScript, TypeScript and React, plus a clear understanding of how the web platform works.
- A history of building sophisticated front-end products, such as data-rich interfaces, shared live editing, or visualization and mapping features.
- Proven independent ownership of features or projects from design through release and upkeep.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering, or comparable grounding in algorithms, performance and system design.
- Time spent at a large technology company or a demanding startup.
- Clear written and spoken communication.
- Comfort collaborating with technical and non-technical colleagues in a fast-moving, CI/CD-driven setting.
- Must be a U.S. citizen able to obtain a security clearance.
- Living in the Washington, D.C. area or ready to move there.
Bonus points
- Prior exposure to, or genuine curiosity about, public-sector or national security technology.
- Entrepreneurial background, notable open-source work, or active personal projects and community involvement.
Benefits
Compensation and benefits
- Base salary: USD 135,000 to 200,000 per year
- Equity
- Health, dental and vision coverage
- Life and disability insurance
- Retirement plan
- Flexible time off and paid holidays
- Paid parental leave
- Relocation support
- Commuter benefits
Location and work model
- Washington, D.C., United States
- On-site, 4-5 days per week in office
- Full-time
Skills Required
- At least 2 years of professional front-end engineering experience
- Strong command of JavaScript, TypeScript, and React
- Understanding of web platform fundamentals
- Experience building sophisticated front-end products, such as data-rich interfaces, shared live editing, visualization, or mapping features
- Experience independently owning features or projects from design through release and maintenance
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering, or comparable knowledge of algorithms, performance, and system design
- Experience at a large technology company or demanding startup
- Clear written and spoken communication
- Ability to collaborate with technical and non-technical colleagues in a fast-moving, CI/CD-driven environment
- Must be a U.S. citizen able to obtain a security clearance
- Must live in the Washington, D.C. area or be willing to relocate
- Exposure to or interest in public-sector or national security technology
- Entrepreneurial background, notable open-source work, or active personal projects and community involvement
What We Do
Raydar is a talent acquisition and business consulting firm that connects world-class and emerging talent with growing organizations. It supports companies through team development, strategic hiring, and customized growth solutions, helping clients recruit roles such as engineers, product managers, executives, legal counsel, and quantitative traders. Raydar focuses on understanding each organization’s needs, culture, and long-term goals to build high-impact teams.
