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Front End Lead Developer

SentarChantilly, VAMay 1st, 2026
Sentar is seeking a Front End Lead Developer in Chantilly, VA!As a Front End Lead Developer, you will be responsible for the design, development, testing and management of application development projects in support of the IT infrastructure. You will develop and implement technical efforts to design, build, and deploy applications at the direction of lead architects, including large-scale data processing, computationally intensive statistical modeling, and advanced analytics to support a forensic and investigative ecosystem.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign, develop, test, and manage application development projects in support of IT infrastructureIntegrate third-party components and introduce new custom capabilitiesModify existing code and recommend process improvementsAutomate operations and maintenance tasksDevelop and implement technical efforts for large-scale data processing and advanced analyticsParticipate in all aspects of the software development life cycleContribute to planning, requirements, development, testing, and quality assuranceParticipate in technical project milestone reviews and code architecture sessionsProvide resource estimation and development best practices knowledge transferParticipate in Program Increments (PIs) and Agile Release Train (ART) activitiesSupport the multi-enclave environment (Unclassified, Secret, and Top Secret)Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integrationQualificationsClearance LevelActive Top Secret (TS) clearance with eligibility for Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI)EducationBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related fieldExperienceMinimum of 10 years of experience in software engineeringExperience with SAFe Agile frameworkStrong understanding of forensic and investigative system requirementsDemonstrated experience designing and implementing complex software solutions in secured government environmentAngular knowledge is a mustAngular Material and C#/.Net knowledge is neededElasticSearch/OpenSearch, ETL pipeline knowledge preferredRequired Technical SkillsSenior-LevelMultiple programming languages and frameworksMessage brokers such as RabbitMQ, Kafka, and RedisElasticsearch, Splunk, and other data platformsContainerization and orchestration technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)DevSecOps practices and toolsPerformance optimization and scalability designSecurity engineering principlesAdditional Technical ExperienceFrontend frameworks (Angular, React, Svelte)Data streaming and integration technologies such as Apache NifiInfrastructure as Code (Terraform)GraphQLWorking in classified environmentsPrimary location: Chantilly, VAMay require occasional travel for Program Increment planning sessionsMust be a U.S. citizen and able to pass a background check and polygraph examinationMay require flexible scheduling to support critical operationsBenefits at SentarOur unique ownership model attracts top talent, giving employees the freedom to take initiative and drive meaningful improvements. In addition to cultivating a thriving and inclusive work environment, Sentar offers an extensive benefits package designed to support the well-being of employees and their families. Employee ownership is the foundation of our culture, promoting participation, teamwork, and accountability while ensuring long-term financial security and a commitment to excellence.Voluntary Medical, Dental, Vision, with Health Savings or Flexible Spending Plan optionsVoluntary Life, Critical Illness, Accident, and Long Term Care insurance optionsGroup Term Life, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability is provided by Sentar to all qualifying employeesGenerous 401(k) matchCompetitive PTO plan that graduates quickly with years of serviceOther leave programs; holiday schedule along with bereavement, maternity, jury and military dutySentar is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer M/F/Vets/Persons with Disabilities.We want you to build your career at Sentar, so if you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable workplace accommodation applying for a job or at any point in the employment process, contact the Recruiting Manager at recruiting@sentar.com . Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed. Thank you for considering Sentar in your employment search.Build, Innovate, Secure Your Career at Sentar.J-18808-Ljbffr