Software Engineer II

Versaterm is a global public safety solutions company helping agencies transform how they serve their communities. Since 1977, we’ve been building an ecosystem of intuitive tools designed for public safety agencies, forensic labs, court systems, schools and other institutions. Through purposeful integrations and a selective growth strategy, we focus on improving workflows to help our customers achieve more efficient operations, better service and more just outcomes.

Our teams are driven by innovation, expertise and an unwavering commitment to customer success. As we continue to grow and expand our ecosystem, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to solutions that enhance community safety and transform the future of public safety technology. If you’re passionate about making a meaningful difference, we’d love to hear from you.

We are seeking a Software Engineer who can contribute to the development of modern, scalable, and high-performance web applications that empower emergency responders and law enforcement professionals. The Software Engineer II (Front End) will collaborate closely with senior engineers, product managers, and designers to deliver intuitive, accessible, and reliable user interfaces. You will also work within our UI component system, contributing to its growth and ensuring consistency across our product ecosystem.

• Build responsive, performant, and accessible UIs using React (and other modern frameworks as applicable).
• Implement reusable components from Versaterm’s UI component system and contribute improvements back to it.
• Collaborate with backend engineers to integrate APIs and data efficiently.
• Work with UX designers to translate designs into clean, maintainable code.
• Partner with product managers to deliver features on time within agile sprints.
• Participate in code reviews and share feedback to maintain code quality.

Accessibility & Quality:

• Apply accessibility standards (WCAG, ADA compliance) in all development work.
• Write unit tests and contribute to automated testing for quality assurance.
• Monitor and improve frontend performance.

Learning & Growth:

• Learn from senior engineers and mentors while taking increasing ownership of features.
• Stay current with frontend frameworks, tools, and AI-assisted development practices.
• Explore the use of AI (e.g., ChatGPT) to support component development and coding workflows.

Required Qualifications:

• 2–4 years of professional software development experience focused on frontend development.
• Familiarity with reusable component systems or design systems.
• Understanding of accessibility standards (WCAG, ADA), responsive design, and performance best practices.
• Experience with Git, agile methodologies, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills.

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Qualifications:

• Experience contributing to design systems or component libraries.
• Familiarity with state management tools (e.g., Redux, Zustand).
• Exposure to backend technologies (Node.js, Graph
  
  QL, REST APIs).
• Ability to effectively leverage AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT) to support component development, accelerate workflows, and enhance quality.
• Passion for public safety and creating software that saves lives.

Note: Due to the nature of our work with public safety agencies, this position requires compliance with the FBI's Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Security Policy. Candidates must successfully pass a comprehensive, fingerprint-based background check. Specific customer contracts may impose additional security verification requirements. Obtaining and maintaining all required security clearances is a condition of employment. For more information on CJIS security requirements, please visit the FBI's CJIS Security Policy Resource Center.

Versaterm is committed to building and supporting inclusion, diversity, and equity, and sustaining a barrier-free environment. Accommodations are available on request throughout all aspects of the selection process. These principles apply to the terms and conditions of employment  detailed information on our accessibility policies, please contact