Front End Developer (Top Secret Clearance, Colorado Springs)
Overview
Rocket Communications is an enterprise UX Design company focused on designing mission-critical applications and systems. We are seeking a Denver-area front-end developer who has an active Top Secret Clearance to join our team. This is a hybrid role in Colorado Springs, CO ; the developer is required to be onsite twice a week, with the remaining three days remote.
If you have Angular experience and a solid understanding of key web application design principles, you might be a great fit in helping us solve some of our nation's most complex space app user experience challenges.
Responsibilities
Strong front-end development with 3+ years experience building complex, intelligent, and secure web applications using modern web technologies, prioritizing client-side development
Experience with front-end technologies (HTML5, CSS, JavaScript ES6+)
Knowledgeable about modern frameworks, with a strong preference for Angular
Experience using ServiceNow
Experience with or strong interest in map libraries and data visualization libraries (e.g., D3.js)
Understanding of W3C compliance
Understanding of key web application design principles
Collaborate with internal and external design teams; engage in the UI/UX design process; ensure design feasibility, clarify ambiguous designs, and build reusable code and components
Willingness to work onsite in Colorado Springs, CO a couple of days per week
US Citizen residing in the USA (required due to Rocket's work with local and federal government agencies)
Qualifications & Requirements
Active Top Secret Clearance
Experience in front-end development with HTML5, CSS, JavaScript ES6+
Angular experience
Experience with ServiceNow
Experience with or interest in map/data visualization libraries (e.g., D3.js)
Strong collaboration skills with design teams and stakeholders
U.S. citizenship and ability to work in the United States
Bonus Points
Experience with at least one object-oriented language (Go or Java) or Ruby, Python, PHP, or C++
Understanding of government and enterprise work
Server-side development experience
Rocket Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Dedicated Health Advocate
Employer Sponsored and Voluntary Supplemental Benefits
401k Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Flexible Time Off
Paid Holidays
Paid Parental Leave
Annual Professional Development Funds
Commuter Benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Discounts
Compensation
Your actual pay for this role will be based on your skills, experience, and location.
Affirmative Action & EEO Statement
Rocket Communications is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We will not discriminate against applicants or employees based on religion, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, reproductive health decision-making, or any other characteristic protected by law.
We will work to provide individuals with disabilities reasonable accommodation to participate in the interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. If you need accommodation for the hiring process please apply for the role, then email us your request if selected for an introductory call. The Hiring Team will review your request and respond as soon as possible.
Please note this job posting is not designed to contain every activity, duty, or responsibility that is required of this position.
The compensation package features an annual revenue bonus, contingent upon the company's financial success for the year.
Rocket Communications determines the salary range for positions using local, national, and industry-specific survey data. We evaluate external and internal equity and the cost of labor/prevailing wage index in the relative marketplace for jobs directly comparable to jobs within our company.
For new hires, we strive to make competitive offers allowing the new employee room for future growth. Our base salary offers are mainly determined by levels of experience.
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