Who we are

At CTI, a Parsons Company, we deliver cutting-edge technology solutions that empower end-users to SEE (Sense, Evaluate, Effect) the invisible battlespace. Our mission is to provide critical capabilities across spectrum operations, communications, cyberspace, information space, human terrain, gray space, geo-intelligence, modeling & simulation, ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance), JADC2 (Joint All-Domain Command and Control), covert operations, and more. These integrated solutions drive mission success, close the Kill Chain, and ensure operational superiority.

Founded in April 2000, CTI was built with a clear purpose: to provide user-focused, high-end software and systems development for the Defense and Intelligence communities. Our team of highly skilled, technically diverse developers works hand-in-hand with military personnel to design and deliver solutions that make a real impact on the fight.

Headquartered in Prince Frederick, Maryland, and supported by a robust remote workforce nationwide, CTI is strategically positioned to serve a wide range of DoD and agency customers. As part of Parsons Corporation, we’ve expanded our capabilities and strengthened our commitment to delivering mission-critical solutions that matter.

CTI a Parsons' Company is seeking a Senior Software Engineer with a strong Frontend/UI focus to help design and deliver mission-critical interfaces for operators and analysts in real-world operational environments. This role is ideal for someone passionate about building high-performance, intuitive UIs using modern frontend frameworks and who thrives in a collaborative, Agile environment supporting Department of War (DoW) programs.
You’ll play a key role throughout the entire development lifecycle—from requirements gathering and architecture to implementation, testing, and delivery—while leading technical decisions and mentoring other engineers.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Design, implement, and maintain USSOCOM’s MCS/COP government-owned software solution
Lead frontend development for a large-scale React-based mission control application.
Design and maintain reusable UI components, patterns, and design systems for consistency and scalability.
Collaborate with UX designers, backend engineers, and systems teams to translate complex mission workflows into intuitive, responsive interfaces.
Implement frontend architecture best practices, including state management strategies and performance optimization for data-dense, real-time environments.
Work with APIs and backend services (Node.js) to integrate data into UI components.
Drive frontend-focused testing strategies (unit, integration, and UI behavior testing).
Mentor project engineers, providing technical leadership and guidance on UI quality and maintainability.
Participate in Agile ceremonies and PI planning, ensuring blockers are documented and resolved quickly.

*This position is required to be onsite up to 70% of the time at USSOCOM facilities located on and near MacDill AFB in Tampa FL*

Requirements

Necessary Skills and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
7+ years of professional software development experience, with significant ownership of frontend/UI-heavy applications.
Expert-level experience with React (functional components, hooks, context, Redux Toolkit) and TypeScript.
Strong understanding of frontend architecture, component-based design, and state management.
Familiarity with Node.js for backend integration.
Proven ability to lead technical decisions and mentor engineering teams.
Experience building UI for DoW or mission-critical systems is highly desirable.
Active U.S. government Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility (TS/SCI).

Beneficial Skills and Experience

Master's degree in software development, computer science, or a related field.
Ability to communicate effectively via multiple mediums and with management, co-workers, and customers, both technical and non-technical.
Ability to write clean code and leverage best practices for implementation, documentation, and testing.
Strong foundation in algorithms and data structures and their real-world use cases.
Passion for developing customer-focused solutions.
Experience designing or contributing to shared UI component libraries or design systems.
Experience with Tactical Assault Kit, Common Operational Picture (COP) platforms, and working with government teams.
Candidates should be prepared to discuss prior frontend architecture decisions, UI tradeoffs, and examples of complex React applications they have designed or led.

Benefits

CTI, a Parsons Company, is a rapidly growing company offering the following:

Medical, dental and vision insurance
H.S.A. (partially funded by CTI) and Flex Spending
Company-paid life insurance/AD&D and disability insurance
Optional supplemental life, critical illness, hospital indemnity and accident insurances
Paid vacation, sick leave and holidays
401k plan with Safe Harbor contribution
Tuition reimbursement/professional training options
Employee Assistance Program
Travel Assistance
Financial Planning Assistance
Voluntary Pre-Paid Legal
Flexible schedules with telecommuting options
Service awards program

CTI is an Equal Opportunity employer and shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Senior Software Engineer

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