Frontend Software Engineer (RASC173)

RII develops cutting-edge software for the government and military. We use agile development practices and user-centered design to create innovative software solutions for complex real-world problems. We're breaking through the big, slow status quo with transformative technology that fundamentally changes and improves the world.
We are looking for a committed frontend software engineer to help contribute to a framework that is  the innovative foundation for our software products. Looking for someone who can collaborate, share knowledge and ideas, and make meaningful contributions to the team. Get s#it done.
This position requires the ability to obtain a US security clearance. An current active clearance is not required.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

• Working within an agile development environment to produce high quality software
• Leveraging an existing JavaScript framework and contributing to its continued enhancement, extensibility and stability
• Helping to design and implement new features
• Optimizing and increasing performance of code
• Debugging, investigating and fixing bugs
• Participating in code reviews to maintain code-base quality and awareness

WHAT YOU HAVE DONE

• BS in Computer Science, equivalent degree, or previous work experience
• 4+ years demonstrated expertise developing in JavaScript with modern frameworks
• A strong understanding of vanilla Javascript (ES2019+) and demonstrated experience
• Experience writing unit and integration tests
• Experience working in an agile development environment utilizing either Kanban or Scrum
• Experience with project management tools such as Jira
• Experience with coordinated Full Stack development efforts
• Experience with Git and Pull Request review
• Experience leveraging REST APIs with JSON
• Experience working with React/Redux

EVEN BETTER

• Experience with Node.js and NPM
• Familiarity with Material UI
• Experience building and contributing to frameworks
• Experience with JavaScript testing libraries (Jest, Mocha, etc.)
• Experience with docker and container based environments
• Experience with JSS in CSS and/or substantial knowledge in user interface styling
• Experience with advanced debugging techniques, you are a dev tools ninja

At RII, we believe that diversity in our workforce is critical to our success. We strive to hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes us stronger. We work to help your intellectual passions and creativity thrive. It’s one of our core values: Let your geek flag fly.
We also offer all employees comprehensive benefits including: flexible work schedules, health insurance coverage, paid time off, 401k with a company match, paid parental leave, access to wellness programs and much more. You get this all from day one, and all paid for by RII.
It’s all part of another of our core values: Stay human. It’s why our comfortable and colorful offices such as our headquarters, include a community game room, pantry, massage chair, and an escape room, among other amenities. It’s why we have community managers and regular community events.
Research Innovations, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, genetics, disability status, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal or local law.#LI-AV1