Tyto Athene is searching for a highly motivated Front End Software Engineer to design and deliver intuitive user interfaces for government-facing applications. This role supports agile development teams across critical federal programs, enabling secure and scalable web applications that meet stringent accessibility and performance standards.

The ideal candidate is a full stack developer who specializes in building front-end interfaces, with experience delivering prototypes and applications to the federal government. They should have a strong design sensibility and the ability to create compelling demos and polished UI experiences that resonate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Responsibilities

Design, build, and maintain responsive and compliant front-end interfaces using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and modern frameworks (React preferred).
Translate UI/UX wireframes into production-quality code that aligns with agency branding and usability standards.
Implement Section 508-compliant designs and test across devices and browsers.
Integrate with secure APIs and middleware systems, ensuring proper handling of data and authentication flows.
Maintain a reusable component library and front-end design system to accelerate development across projects.
Design and deliver polished UI prototypes and interactive demos that effectively communicate product vision to internal stakeholders and federal clients.
Contribute to automated front-end testing using tools such as Cypress or Playwright.
Document code, configurations and deployment steps to support maintainability and knowledge transfer.
Collaborate with UI/UX designers, backend engineers, and federal program teams to deliver seamless user experiences.
Participate in Agile ceremonies and ensure development follows government security, accessibility, and quality standards.

Required

3+ years of experience in front-end development, ideally within the federal sector.
Strong JavaScript, Node, and React (or similar framework) expertise.
Proficiency with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and secure development practices.
Strong attention to detail, with a commitment to clean, maintainable and well-documented code.
Familiarity with RESTful APIs and integrating front-end components with backend services.
Comfortable working in Agile Scrum and Kanban environments.
U.S. citizenship is required.

Desired

8-15 years of technology experience and 5+ years of front-end (or full-stack) development experience.
Experience working with the Federal government is strongly desired.
Familiarity with federal security and compliance standards (e.g. FISMA, NIST, Section 508, FedRAMP) is a plus.
Knowledge of automated testing frameworks (e.g., Cypress, Playwright, Jest)
Experience with design tools such as Figma or Adobe XD.
Strong eye for visual design, typography, layout and interaction patterns.
Portfolio of polished web applications or UI demos, ideally showing government or enterprise-grade products.
Security clearance is a plus but not required.

Location Remote

Compensation

Compensation is unique to each candidate and relative to the skills and experience they bring to the position. The salary range for this position is typically $130K-$160K. This does not guarantee a specific salary as compensation is based upon multiple factors such as education, experience, certifications, and other requirements, and may fall outside of the above-stated range.

Benefits

Highlights of our benefits include Health/Dental/Vision, 401(k) match, Flexible Time Off, STD/LTD/Life Insurance, Referral Bonuses, professional development reimbursement, and maternity/paternity leave.

Tyto Athene is a trusted leader in IT services and solutions, delivering mission-focused digital transformation that drives measurable success. Our expertise spans four core technology domains—Network Modernization, Hybrid Cloud, Cybersecurity, and Enterprise IT—empowering our clients with cutting-edge solutions tailored to their evolving needs. With over 50 years of experience, Tyto Athene proudly support Defense, Intelligence, Space, National Security, Civilian, Health, and Public Safety clients across the United States and worldwide.

At Tyto Athene, we believe that success starts with our people. We foster a collaborative, innovative, and mission-driven environment where every team member plays a critical role in shaping the future of technology. Are you ready to join #TeamTyto?

Tyto Athene, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, [sexual orientation, gender identity,] national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any characteristic protected by applicable law.