Capital Technology Group provides expert consulting services software development, digital transformation, human-centered design, data analytics and visualization, and cybersecurity.
Our multidisciplinary teams use agile methodologies to rapidly and incrementally deliver value in close collaboration with our clients. For over a decade, we have been trusted by both federal and commercial clients to solve complex, mission-critical business challenges. The quality of our work has been recognized by our partners and peers through our inclusion in the Digital Services Coalition, a group of forward- thinking firms recognized for excellence in delivering IT services.
Capital Technology Group (CTG) is on a mission to modernize and innovate the way the federal government delivers software. We are passionate about our work, dedicated to our clients, and committed to a culture of continuous learning and growth. For this role specifically, we are seeking individuals to help support high-impact, civic tech within the federal government.
We are seeking a Senior Technical Lead with deep frontend experience and a strong UI focus to lead a client-facing team of developers on a high-impact federal program. This individual will shape the technical approach, provide mentorship, and ensure design and development practices align with both client expectations and operational goals.
Client Requirements: applicants MUST BE US Citizens and be able to obtain Public Trust clearance
Responsibilities- Lead a frontend development team, providing technical guidance, mentoring, and direction to less senior developers and designers.
- Serve as a client-facing technical lead, articulating design and technical decisions to stakeholders and collaborating closely with clients
- Drive the technical approach and implementation strategy for the program’s frontend systems and interfaces
- Collaborate with a UI team to ensure solutions are intuitive, accessible, and aligned with best practices in human-centered design
- Develop, create, and modify frontend applications and specialized utility programs using JavaScript, TypeScript, ReactJS, and related frameworks
- Analyze user needs and develop software solutions that optimize operational efficiency
- Work with backend developers to integrate frontend systems with databases and services (MySQL, PostgreSQL, APIs)
- Participate in code reviews, ensure quality standards, and promote best practices for frontend development
- Stay current with emerging technologies, frameworks, and industry trends to inform technical and design decisions
- Support DevOps practices and collaborate with cross-functional teams on CI/CD, testing, and deployment as needed
- Bachelors Degree
- 11+ years of professional software development experience, including extensive frontend experience
- Strong proficiency in JavaScript, TypeScript, ReactJS, and frontend development best practices
- Experience leading UI-focused teams and collaborating with developers
- Strong understanding of backend integration (Java, Python, REST APIs) and databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL)
- Familiarity with web servers (e.g., nginx) and DevOps practices (CI/CD, Docker/ Kubernetes) is a plus
- Exceptional leadership and people management skills, with experience mentoring teams and driving project execution
- Excellent client-facing and communication skills, able to explain technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders
- Ability to quickly learn new technologies and adapt to evolving project needs
Nice to Have Skills
- Experience with SystemJS
- Experience with AWS and cloud-native frontend deployment
- Background in Python or Ruby on Rails
- Prior experience in federal or government software projects
- Experience with accessibility and inclusive design practices
Salary Range
We are committed to offering a competitive salary for this position, with an estimated range of $140k to $190k annually. Please note that this range is intended to provide a general idea of what to expect; however, the final offer may vary based on experience, skills, and other factors. The stated range is not a guarantee and is subject to change.
- Remote Work (Hybrid roles will be specified in the job post)
- Competitive Compensation Package
- Medical, Dental, and Vision
- Life Insurance, Short/Long Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401(k) with 4% matching
- Liberal PTO vacation policy
- Generous Annual Continuing Education
- Annual Wellness Budget
- Bonus Incentive Programs (Employee referrals and performance-based rewards)
Thanks for your interest in Capital Technology Group!
Capital Technology Group is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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