Software Engineer II – UI Development

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.

In this fast-paced position, you'll design and code new software, modify existing systems, and debug defects. Collaborating with UI developers, you’ll ensure seamless data display while analyzing user requirements to create high-performance solutions. You will work with a team focused on making data actionable to users by using direct user feedback to guide further development in displaying data to analysts in a safe and secure environment. The team develops parsers and displays to convert and enrich data into meaningful intelligence views. You’ll be integral in designing intuitive, secure interfaces that empower analysts to interact with enriched data in innovative ways. You'll also work on cutting-edge parsers and displays, converting complex data into meaningful intelligence that drives decisions and fosters innovation.

Required Skills:

• Experience using JavaScript, TypeScript, CSS, HTML

Desired Skills:

• Experience with Material UI, Java, React, Docker, Kubernetes, Rancher, GitLab Pipelines

Education & Experience Requirements:

• 14 years of experience with a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science (or related field)

• 18 years of experience without a degree

Telework: Up to 2 days/week

Location: Columbia, MD

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.
 

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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.