Software Engineer II – Front-End Focus
Location: Columbia, MD (Hybrid – up to 2 days telework per week)
Salary Range: $175,000-$225,000 (commensurate with experience)
Security Clearance: TS//SCI FS

At Shadow Strategies, you will join a culture defined by innovation, purpose, and meaningful impact. We seek driven individuals ready to bring their unique strengths to a dynamic team dedicated to solving critical challenges. If you're inspired by complexity, motivated by clarity, and committed to excellence, we invite you to become part of something exceptional.

Shadow Strategies is seeking a seasoned Software Engineer with a front-end focus to help modernize, enhance, and sustain web-based tools supporting mission-critical operations. This full-time role places you on a team dedicated to building secure, responsive, and efficient custom software tailored to real-world user workflows.

As a key contributor, you’ll support the full development lifecycle—delivering production-ready applications, implementing CI/CD pipelines, and migrating legacy services to modern architectures. Your work may also involve re-architecting components, infrastructure-as-code, and creating documentation that promotes long-term maintainability.

What You’ll Do:

Design, develop, test, and maintain front-end features using modern JavaScript frameworks.
Collaborate closely with UX designers and back-end developers to build seamless, intuitive user interfaces.
Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines to streamline delivery and ensure code quality.
Assist in re-architecting and modernizing legacy codebases and services.
Contribute to secure, scalable, and maintainable software deployments using containerized solutions.
Support infrastructure-as-code practices and cloud-readiness initiatives.

Required Skills & Experience:

Proficiency in JavaScript, ReactJS, and TypeScript.
Strong understanding of web application development best practices and responsive design.
Experience with Git/GitLab and collaborative version control workflows.
Ability to work in agile, fast-paced environments with cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

Familiarity with TailwindCSS or other utility-first CSS frameworks.
Experience with Python for scripting or backend integration.
Knowledge of RESTful service design and implementation.
Exposure to Docker, containerization, and orchestration.
Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
Foundational knowledge of relational databases and SQL.

Education & Experience Requirements:

14+ years of relevant experience with a Bachelor’s in Computer Science or related field.
18+ years of relevant experience without a degree.

Work Environment:

Role is based in Columbia, MD, with up to 2 days of telework per week.
Collaborative, mission-driven team committed to software excellence.
Opportunities for hands-on development, technical leadership, and continuous learning.

What You’ll Know Up Front
At Shadow, we don’t wait until the offer to talk about value. We’re transparent because we respect your time and your talent.

The Range
For this role, the salary starts at $175,000 and can extend to $225,000. Where you land depends on your experience, skills, and where you work. We look at what you bring, not just where you've been.

What Comes With It
You’ll have what you need to do your best work:

Fully covered health insurance – medical, dental, vision
Paid parental leave – 16 weeks if you give birth, 4 if your partner does
Flexible leave – designed to support real life, not restrict it
401(k) – for your future
Short- and long-term disability – because life happens
Annual health stipend – if you opt out of our insurance

Shadow’s flexible leave policy is grounded in trust and built for impact. Take the time you need—without jumping through hoops.

The Extras? They're Built In.
No points systems. No bean bags. Just clarity, autonomy, and a mission that matters.

Elite talent deserves elite support. Our benefits empower you to excel professionally and personally, recognizing your value through comprehensive health coverage, disability protection, and meaningful well-being initiatives. By investing in you, we ensure you have the tools, resources, and support you need to thrive—inside and outside of work. See our benefit plan here.

Shadow Strategies is committed to providing an environment where all individuals are treated with respect and fairness. We embrace individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

Our Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, training, and compensation. We do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.

Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements.