Ed Wallach Search Group is hiring: Lead UI Software Engineer in New Market

Location:

Reston, VA

Security Clearance:

US Citizen/Clearable

We are seeking a talented Lead UI Software Developer with a strong foundation in computer science and an eye for thoughtful UI/UX design.

You will lead a team of 5 developers and designers.

You’ll build sophisticated web applications for

simulation and optimization software that models complex physical systems .

You’ll work alongside Research Scientists and Software Engineers on small, highly collaborative teams, contributing throughout the development lifecycle—from concept and prototyping through visualization, implementation, testing, and deployment.

This is an opportunity to work on

technically challenging problems where software, science, and design intersect .
Team members have broad ownership and the flexibility to apply their strengths while developing new skills.

What You’ll Do

Design and develop modern, responsive front-end web applications using

JavaScript/TypeScript and React

Create intuitive interfaces for complex scientific and engineering applications

Develop data visualizations and interactive tools that help users understand complex models and results

Collaborate with software engineers and research scientists to translate technical requirements into effective user experiences

Prototype, test, troubleshoot, and optimize applications for performance, security, and usability

Contribute across the full software development lifecycle, from early concepts through deployment

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical field

8+ years of relevant UI software development experience along with leadership

Strong experience with

JavaScript or TypeScript, React, HTML, and CSS

Experience developing front-end web applications

Experience with UI/UX design or a strong understanding of user-centered design principles

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

US CITIZENSHIP

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with

Java or Python

Experience with

Spring Boot, Redux, WebGL, or OpenGL

Experience building interfaces for data-intensive, scientific, or engineering applications

Experience with front-end testing and mocking frameworks

Understanding of REST APIs, back-end development, and relational or document databases

Experience optimizing web applications for

performance, responsiveness, and security

ACTIVE SECRET OR TOP SECRET CLEARANCE

Why This Role
If you enjoy solving difficult problems, building polished user experiences, and working alongside people who are pushing the boundaries of science and technology, this role offers the opportunity to have

meaningful technical ownership from concept to deployment .

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