Frontend Architect Lead

POSITION DESCRIPTION: Pioneering Evolution is seeking an experienced Frontend Architect Lead to define and drive the frontend architecture of a secure, mission-critical federal software platform. This position is responsible for setting the engineering standards and technical roadmap for an Angular-based user interface, ensuring it meets the highest standards of performance, compliance, and usability. The ideal candidate will collaborate with UI/UX Designers, backend engineers, and platform stakeholders to deliver a scalable, modular, and user-focused experience that aligns with modern development practices and federal audit requirements. Other key responsibilities include: Establish and maintain frontend architecture principles including component modularity and scalable state management. Lead the design and implementation of a shared component library to drive reusability and visual consistency. Collaborate with backend and DevSecOps teams to ensure secure, performant, and maintainable integrations. Provide technical guidance and mentorship to frontend developers, fostering a culture of excellence and growth. Participate in design and code reviews to uphold technical quality and ensure user experience goals are met. Advocate for and implement best practices in performance optimization, automated testing, and accessibility compliance. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline. Demonstrated expertise in building scalable, reusable UI components and implementing frontend architectural patterns. Proven experience collaborating with design teams to translate UI/UX concepts into robust technical solutions. Working knowledge of accessibility standards (e.g., Section 508/WCAG) and compliance-aware design principles. Must be available to work full-time and on-site in the Washington D.C. metro area. U.S. Citizenship and active Secret Clearance are required. DESIRED EXPERIENCE: Experience working with secure or compliance-heavy federal systems. Strong proficiency in performance profiling and debugging large-scale enterprise web applications. Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and integration with automated testing frameworks and tooling. WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE OFFER: In addition to competitive salaries and opportunities for professional development and advancement, our employees enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits. To keep pace with the changing needs of our employees, we continually evaluate benefit plans. 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