Front End Developer (ReactJs, CSS)
About The Company:
LMI is a forward-thinking digital solutions provider dedicated to accelerating government impact through innovation and speed. We invest in technology and prototypes ahead of need, delivering commercial-grade platforms and mission-ready AI to federal agencies at commercial speed. Our expertise spans defense, space, healthcare, and energy sectors, where we help agencies navigate complexity and outpace change. Headquartered in Tysons, Virginia, LMI is committed to delivering impactful results that strengthen missions and drive lasting value. Our collaborative and agile approach ensures we provide strategic relationships and proven federal deployment success to enhance government outcomes efficiently and effectively.
About The Role:
LMI is seeking an experienced mid-level Front-End Developer to join a small, cross-functional application team supporting a Department of Defense (DoD) customer. This role involves building and extending mission applications on a DoD-accredited cloud platform within AWS GovCloud, operating up to Impact Level 6 (IL6) environments. The successful candidate will work closely with a Human-Centered Design (HCD) researcher and a full-stack developer to deliver mission tools that faithfully implement validated user research designs. This position requires a deep understanding of HCD principles to translate wireframes, annotated prototypes, and design specifications into high-fidelity front-end code. The developer will be expected to advocate for the user experience when technical constraints arise and propose viable alternatives to maintain fidelity to research-validated designs. The role is hybrid, with a preference for candidates located in San Diego, California, and requires an active DoD Secret clearance. Remote candidates will also be considered.
Qualifications:
- Active DoD Secret clearance 3+ years of front-end development experience with proficiency in React, JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3Demonstrated fluency in Human-Centered Design (HCD) and user experience (UX) principles with experience working within a human-centered design process
- Experience collaborating directly with UX researchers or HCD practitioners to translate validated wireframes and prototypes into front-end code
- Experience building and maintaining reusable component libraries or design systems
- Proficiency integrating front-end applications with RESTful APIsStrong understanding of responsive design, accessibility standards (WCAG), and front-end performance optimization
- Ability to work in an agile environment, iterating quickly without heavy specifications or detailed tickets
Preferred qualifications include:
- Experience developing software in DoD or Intelligence Community (IC) environments with federal security and compliance requirements
- Hands-on experience with AWS GovCloud and DoD-accredited DevSecOps platforms
- Familiarity with DoD Impact Level requirements, especially IL6, and their implications on front-end tooling and architecture
- Experience contributing to or leading component libraries or design systems serving multiple applications
- A portfolio demonstrating both technical execution and design sensibility
- Background supporting Special Operations Forces (SOF) with an understanding of SOF core activities and mission sets
Responsibilities:
- Implement validated HCD designs by translating wireframes, annotated prototypes, and design specifications into production-quality front-end code
- Develop and maintain a reusable, maintainable UI component library to support successive mission application builds
- Collaborate closely with the HCD researcher to ensure technical constraints do not compromise design intent, proposing alternatives as needed
- Integrate front-end components with RESTful APIs developed by full-stack team members to ensure accurate data representation in the user interface
- Apply accessibility standards and responsive design principles suitable for classified government environments
- Deliver incremental updates rapidly, maintaining close engagement with users to validate features and avoid isolated perfectionism
Benefits:
- Competitive salary range between $101,144.97 and $174,591.79 depending on experience and qualifications
- Opportunity to work on impactful government missions with cutting-edge technology in secure environments
- Hybrid work environment with preference for San Diego, CA, supporting work-life balance
- Access to professional development and career growth within a mission-driven organization
- Collaborative team culture emphasizing innovation, agility, and user-centered design
Equal OpportunityLMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.