Software Engineer II - Frontend Developer
Req Number: 002-2024
GBL Systems is a leading system engineering and software development firm located in Camarillo, CA, with a 30+ year history of developing tomorrow’s Electronic Warfare capability today. GBL specializes in the areas of Systems and Software Engineering, Electronic Warfare, Network Centric Warfare, Modeling/ Simulation and Avionics Development.
As part of a dynamic team, GBL Engineers contribute to all aspects of the software development process, which includes requirements definition, design, development, test and evaluation, acquisition, and in-service support to various US and Foreign Military customers. The Frontend Developer role focuses on developing visually appealing interfaces and maintaining interactive dashboards using React and Python, alongside ensuring quality through unit tests and version control. Proficiency in React, Javascript, Python, testing frameworks, and visual reporting tools like Grafana is important along with effective collaboration skills within cross-functional teams to implement UI features and stay updated with industry trends. Work location is at GBL office in Camarillo, CA.
Qualified applicants must be U.S. Citizens. Current active SECRET clearance is desired. Must be able to obtain an Interim Security clearance within first 90 days of employment.
As a Frontend Developer, you will contribute to the development of visually engaging and functional user interfaces for software products. You will be responsible for creating and maintaining interactive dashboards and
visualizations, writing unit tests to ensure the quality of UI components, and managing software version controls and documentation. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and implement UI features using technologies like React, Python, Docker, testing frameworks, and visual reporting tools such as Grafana. This role offers the opportunity to grow and learn while staying updated with industry best practices and cutting-edge technologies.
Roles & Responsibilities:
- Develop visually appealing user interfaces for web-based software products.
- Create and maintain interactive dashboards and data visualizations.
- Write and execute unit tests to ensure high-quality UI components.
- Manage version control systems and document processes as needed.
- Collaborate with back-end teams to integrate UI components with APIs and services.
- Utilize React for building reusable, responsive web components.
- Support the containerization of applications using Docker.
- Leverage testing frameworks to automate UI component testing.
- Use tools like Grafana for visual reporting and data visualization.
- Continuously learn and adopt best practices and new technologies in frontend development.
Requirements:
- Proficiency in React for developing user interfaces and web applications.
- Basic understanding of Python for scripting and simple backend integration tasks.
- Familiarity with Docker to aid in the containerization of web applications.
- Experience with testing frameworks (e.g., Jest, Enzyme) for automated UI testing.
- Knowledge of visual reporting tools such as Grafana for creating data visualizations.
- Ability to work in a collaborative team environment and communicate effectively with other engineers and
Nice-to-Have Skills:
- Familiarity with Git for version control.
- Basic understanding of continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
- Familiarity with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript fundamentals.
Soft Skills:
- Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Eagerness to learn and grow in a fast-paced environment.
- This position is ideal for a motivated, entry-level developer looking to build a strong foundation in frontend development while working with a supportive team.
Preferred Qualifications:
- At least 2 years’ experience of UI development
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related technical discipline.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present complex technical information clearly and concisely to a variety of audiences.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Outstanding 401(k) retirement plan with both Traditional and Roth options and generous corporate contributing
- Group medical insurance
- Dental/Vision Insurance
- Life insurance
- AD&D coverage
- Paid holiday and Paid Time Off
- Business casual work environment
GBL is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
Salary Range: $78,575 USD to $115,244 USD. Salary is based on current qualifications, related experience, and contractual requirements which could fall outside of this range.
Please email your cover letter, resume and salary requirements to hr@gblsys.com.
