PETADATA is hiring: Senior UI Developer (Angular Specialist + Java) in McLean
PETADATA, McLean, VA, United States, 22107
Overview
PETADATA is seeking a highly experienced Senior UI Developer with a strong focus on modern Angular (v10+) and solid understanding of Java-based backend integration. This role is ideal for a UI expert who can drive the development of dynamic, responsive, and high-performance web applications, while also collaborating closely with backend teams to ensure seamless full-stack integration. As a senior developer, you will be expected to lead by example, set best practices, mentor junior developers, and deliver enterprise-grade UI solutions in a fast-paced, agile environment.
Responsibilities
- Design and develop scalable, maintainable, and responsive Angular-based UI components and SPAs.
- Collaborate with backend teams to integrate RESTful APIs developed in Java (Spring Boot or equivalent).
- Drive UI/UX best practices and performance optimization across web applications.
- Participate in requirements analysis, technical design reviews, and code reviews.
- Translate business requirements into functional and technical specifications.
- Create reusable UI components, services, and modules following Angular best practices.
- Manage complex state using RxJS, Observables, and state management libraries.
- Ensure cross-browser, cross-platform compatibility and responsive design standards.
- Mentor junior developers and contribute to front-end architectural decisions.
- Write unit tests and participate in E2E testing initiatives (e.g., using Jasmine, Karma, Protractor, Cypress).
- Collaborate with DevOps teams for CI/CD pipeline integration and deployments.
Required Skills
- 10+ years of front-end development experience with a strong emphasis on Angular (v10+).
- In-depth knowledge of JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3, SCSS, and RxJS.
- Strong hands-on experience with Java backend technologies, particularly in RESTful APIs, Spring Boot, or JAX-RS.
- Experience integrating front-end applications with OAuth2/JWT authentication and secure APIs.
- Expertise in responsive design, accessibility (WCAG standards), and browser compatibility.
- Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies and version control tools (e.g., Git).
- Working knowledge of build tools (e.g., Webpack, Angular CLI) and task runners.
Preferred Skills
- Familiarity with Node.js and npm/yarn ecosystem.
- Experience with micro-frontend architecture or monorepo management tools like Nx.
- Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and DevOps practices.
- Understanding of CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, etc.).
- Experience with performance tuning and front-end security (e.g., XSS, CSRF prevention).
Education
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
Note
Candidates are required to attend phone/video calls and in-person interviews. After selection, the candidate should undergo all background checks on education and experience.
Please email your resume to: jhansib@petadata.co
After carefully reviewing your experience and skills, one of our HR team members will contact you on the next steps.