Lead Angular Frontend Architect

POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Pioneering Evolution is seeking an experienced Frontend Architect Lead to define and drive the frontend architecture of a secure, mission-critical federal software platform. This position is responsible for setting the engineering standards and technical roadmap for an Angular-based user interface, ensuring it meets the highest standards of performance, compliance, and usability. The ideal candidate will collaborate with UI/UX Designers, backend engineers, and platform stakeholders to deliver a scalable, modular, and user-focused experience that aligns with modern development practices and federal audit requirements. Other key responsibilities include:

• Establish and maintain frontend architecture principles including component modularity and scalable state management.

• Lead the design and implementation of a shared component library to drive reusability and visual consistency.

• Collaborate with backend and DevSecOps teams to ensure secure, performant, and maintainable integrations.

• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to frontend developers, fostering a culture of excellence and growth.

• Participate in design and code reviews to uphold technical quality and ensure user experience goals are met.

• Advocate for and implement best practices in performance optimization, automated testing, and accessibility compliance.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline.

• Minimum of 7 years of professional frontend development experience with Angular and modern JavaScript/TypeScript.

• Demonstrated expertise in building scalable, reusable UI components and implementing frontend architectural patterns.

• Proven experience collaborating with design teams to translate UI/UX concepts into robust technical solutions.

• Working knowledge of accessibility standards (e.g., Section 508/WCAG) and compliance-aware design principles.

• Must be available to work full-time and on-site in the Washington D.C. metro area.

• U.S. Citizenship and active Secret Clearance are required.

DESIRED EXPERIENCE:

• Experience working with secure or compliance-heavy federal systems.

• Strong proficiency in performance profiling and debugging large-scale enterprise web applications.

• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and integration with automated testing frameworks and tooling.

WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE OFFER:
In addition to competitive salaries and opportunities for professional development and advancement, our employees enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits. To keep pace with the changing needs of our employees, we continually evaluate benefit plans.

• Paid time off

• 10 paid holidays

• Medical insurance

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• Legal assistance

• Company-paid life insurance and AD&D

• Company-paid long term and short-term disability insurance

• Tuition reimbursement

• 401(k) plan with company contribution

• Continuing Education Opportunities