Lead Front End Engineer

Two Six Technologies · Arlington, Virginia · Engineering

Posted 2026-09-12

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Two Six Technologies is seeking an experienced Lead Front End Engineer to work on multi-domain platforms serving critical national security functions using cutting-edge modern frameworks. Join our team to solve hard problems in large-scale data investigation and analysis, real-time collaboration, task and resource planning and coordination, and high-dimensional data summarization and visualization allowing lay persons to easily answer complex questions.

Work will be located in either our Arlington, VA or Austin, TX offices.

What will you do:

Define and implement UI framework pieces composed of reusable components to support rapid development of new features

Work closely with design and other leads to implement detailed designs

Be comfortable developing full sections of functionality given broad requirements, including identifying and handling of edge cases and error states

Provide technical direction and mentoring to developers, including one-on-one time to educate and ensure success

What you need to perform successfully:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field and 7+ years practical experience in software engineering. In lieu of degree, comparable experience will be considered.

5+ years of experience with component-based frameworks, e.g. Vue, Ember, React, and/or Angular

4+ years of experience developing responsive web applications

2+ years of experience as tech lead for an agile development team

Deep understanding of JavaScript, HTML, CSS

Experience developing with AI coding tools

Experience with build tools (e.g. Webpack, Vite)

Experience working with UI/UX Designers and Product Managers to meet customer requirements

Experience using Git and Jira (or similar tooling) in a development workflow

Nice If you Have:

2+ years of managerial experience

2+ years of experience in API development

Proficiency with TypeScript

Experience with Python and/or Java

Experience with AWS / DevOps infrastructure

Experience creating features allowing for simultaneous editing of content

Familiarity with SQL and databases in general

Clearance:

Eligibility and willingness to obtain and maintain a government security clearance up to TS/SCI

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Two Six Technologies is committed to providing competitive and comprehensive compensation packages that reflect the value we place on our employees and their contributions. We believe in rewarding skills, experience, and performance. Our offerings include but are not limited to, medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, retirement benefits, paid leave, tuition assistance and professional development.

The projected salary range listed for this position is annualized. This is a general guideline and not a guarantee of salary. Salary is one component of our total compensation package and the specific salary offered is determined by various factors, including, but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills, geographic location, as well as contract specific affordability and organizational requirements.

Salary Range

$140,000—$200,000 USD

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