Front-End Web Software Engineer

Front-End Web Software Engineer

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Position Summary:

NHRC's mission is to optimize the operational health and readiness of the U.S. Armed Forces by conducting research and development to affect Department of Defense policy and practice. OASYS provides software engineering, modeling and simulation development, analysis, technical support, and training in support of NHRC to the military medical community at the Service, Combatant Command, Joint Staff, and DoD Headquarters Levels.

OASYS is seeking a Front-End Web Software Engineer to join the team that will transition our planning tools from desktop applications to cloud-native web applications. The modernization effort will include the merging of user interfaces and workflows from multiple planning tools into single cloud-native application. The Front-End Web Software Engineer will play a pivotal role in the design and development of the next generation of medical planning tools for NHRC.

This position is located in Huntsville, AL. Position may require minimal travel in support of customer requirements.

Position Responsibilities:

• Front-End Development

• Design, develop, and maintain user interfaces using Microsoft Blazor web framework (Server and/or WebAssembly).
• Ensure cross-browser compatibility and optimize performance for web applications.
• Support debugging and troubleshooting of production issues.

• Team Collaboration

• Participate in full software development life cycle (requirements, design, implementation, test, deployment) in a CMMI Maturity Level 3 environment.
• Work in a software development team (15-20 people) with support from teams of system engineers, testers, and technical writers.
• Work closely with UI/UX designer to translate wireframes and mockups into functional interfaces.
• Collaborate with back-end developers to integrate APIs and services.
• Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality and maintainability.

• Architecture & Technical Leadership

• Contribute to front-end architecture decisions and technology evaluations.
• Advocate for best practices in front-end development, including modular design and code reuse.
• Assist in defining and maintaining coding standards and development workflows.

• Continuous Improvement

• Stay current with emerging technologies and trends in front-end development.
• Recommend improvements to enhance user experience and system performance.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

• Requires Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in front-end web development with a focus on Microsoft ASP.NET and the Blazor web framework.

Required Technical Skills:

• Strong grasp of the C# programming language.
• Experience developing web applications using:

• .NET 6.0 or later
• Blazor web framework (Server and WebAssembly)
• NET

• Experience with user interface (UI) and user experience (UX) design.
• Experience with browser testing and debugging.

Preferred Technical Skills:

• Beginner to mid-level experience with:

• JavaScript (React and/or Angular), HTML, and CSS
• Docker containers
• Cloud services (AWS and/or Azure)
• Highly regulated cloud enclaves (AWS GovCloud and/or Azure Government)
• Relational databases and Structured Query Language (SQL)

• Familiarity with these concepts or tools:

• Microsoft Visual Studio Professional
• Microsoft Azure DevOps
• Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI)
• Modeling and Simulation (M&S) applications

Preferred Soft Skills:

• Clear Communication: Able to explain technical concepts in written and verbal form to diverse audiences and contribute meaningfully to team discussions.
• Collaborative Mindset: Works well in cross-functional teams and values shared success.
• Problem-Solving Orientation: Proactively identifies and resolves UI/UX challenges and performance issues.
• Adaptability: Comfortable with changing requirements and learning new technologies.
• Time Management: Effectively prioritizes tasks and meets deadlines.
• User Empathy: Designs with the end-user in mind, advocating for usability and accessibility.

Citizenship Requirements:

Due to classified work at the facility and related access restrictions, successful applicants must be U.S. citizens and must be able to gain and maintain a DoD Secret level clearance.