Jr. Software Engineer

Job Family

Software Development & Support (Digital)

Up to 10%

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

Guidehouse is responsible for developing Federal enterprise systems utilizing custom code and microservices architecture. This is an exciting opportunity to work on an enterprise level application as part of a collaborative team.

• Design, develop, and maintain customer-facing web services.
• Implement intuitive front-end user experiences.
• Partner with business analysts and user interface development teams to help define product requirements and prototype design solutions.
• Developing personas and usage scenarios.
• Develop standard UI components and style guides for portfolio-wide use.
• Ensure an accurate translation of your designs to the final product.
• Creating wireframes, storyboards, sitemaps, and screen flows.
• Consulting with clients to understand their goals and explaining design decisions.
• Analyzing user feedback and activity and iterating to enhance the user experience.
• Designing aesthetics to be implemented within a website or product, from the layout menus and drop-down options to colors and fonts allowing for interface edits as needed.
• Conducting usability testing.
• Be a champion for the user to make their product experience simple and enjoyable.
• Work with QA Engineers to create and implement automated tests.
• Address and improve any technical issues.
• Work with Architects and Engineers in a supportive environment, where mentoring will be provided and are expected to mentor other developers.
• Perform peer reviews on source code to ensure reuse, scalability, and the use of best practices.
• Maintain thorough and well-written documentation at a high project level, as well as at the coding level.
• Think creatively and apply software principles in designing, implementing, testing, and integrating new and updated components.
• Employ industry proven design principles, open-source tools, and engineering experience to deliver and integrate tools and capabilities for a broad set of users and communities.
• Compose solutions that incorporate microservices, containerization, and RESTful Web components – leveraging DevOps pipelines to drive rapid delivery.

• U.S. Citizen
• Must be able to obtain a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Entrance on Duty (EOD) clearance which is equivalent to a Public Trust level clearance.
• Minimum 1-2 years of prior relevant experience.
• Experience with the following:
• Using UI technologies (Angular or React) and system integration.
• Understanding web standards & markup including HTML5 & CSS3, asynchronous request.
• Handling, modern security standards, responsive design, etc.
• Understanding of JavaScript, TypeScript and web application design patterns.
• Experience with front-end component frameworks particularly Angular, AngularJS, React and others.
• Experience creating custom reusable components.
• Interaction design and user interface design portfolio.
• Understanding of cross browser/device testing.
• Experience in using complex REST API from client-side.
• Experience developing accessible websites (Section 508, W3C WAI Guidelines, etc.).
• Experience with enterprise Java, Spring Framework, Spring Boot, SpringCloud or MVC Framework.
• Knowledge of UI design principles and techniques.
• Knowledge of relational databases.
• Comfort with an iterative design process based on qualitative and quantitative feedback.
• Understanding of what different technologies do well for different situations.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, and ability to present work to executives and large groups.

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in related field.
• Experience working directly with DHS and/or TSA.

The annual salary range for this position is $61,300.00-$92,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
• Parental Leave
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Group Term Life and Travel Assistance
• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
• Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities
• Employee Referral Program
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
• Care.com annual membership
• Employee Assistance Program
• Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)
• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus.

Guidehouse is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.

Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.