Full-Stack Web Developer at Forterra in Clarksburg, Maryland

Job Description:

About Forterra

Forterra is a leading provider of autonomous systems for ground-based movement in the working world. Amongst some of the earliest innovators in the field of driverless technology, Forterra is focused on building systems that protect front-line soldiers and enable civilian workers in our industrial base. Forterra is the go-to provider of ground autonomy solutions for the U.S. Department of Defense, which harnesses the technology for asymmetric warfare in critical conditions.

About the role

We're seeking a skilled and motivated Full-Stack Web Developer to join our team in developing a next-generation user interface for robotic systems. This role centers on building a highly responsive and intuitive front-end experience using React, Angular, of similar framework, and supporting advanced features like video streaming, interactive mapping, and command and control (C2) of autonomous and robotic systems.
The ideal candidate is front-end focused, with strong full-stack capabilities, particularly in Java, JavaScript/Typescript, Spring / REST / OpenAPI, and MQTT or other AsyncAPI. Experience integrating with cloud infrastructure and physical systems (automotive, robotics, IoT) is ideal.

What you"ll do

• Lead the development of a modern, highly responsive front-end application using React, Angular, or other framework to support robotic system interfaces.
• Design and implement a seamless and intuitive user experience for real-time video streaming, mapping, and C2 functions.
• Collaborate with UI/UX designers and product stakeholders to translate mockups (e.g. Figma) into high-quality code.
• Integrate front-end components with robust REST APIs built using Java and Spring Boot.
• Ensure real-time performance and responsiveness in video, telemetry, and control data visualization.
• Implement interactive mapping and GIS components (e.g., maps, geo-location, overlays, mission planning).
• Contribute to architecture decisions with an emphasis on scalability, maintainability, and performance.
• Troubleshoot issues across the stack and improve application reliability.
• Collaborate closely with robotics, cloud, and back-end teams to deliver end-to-end features.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in front-end or full-stack web development.
• Strong proficiency in React, Angular, or other framework.
• Experience building and styling modern web applications with JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML/CSS.
• Familiarity with video streaming technologies (e.g., WebRTC, HLS, RTSP, etc.).
• Experience integrating interactive map libraries/APIs (e.g., Mapbox, Leaflet, Google Maps).
• Solid back-end experience with Java, Spring / REST / OpenAPI, and MQTT / AsyncAPI design.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing UIs for real-time, robotic, or autonomous systems.
• Familiarity with command and control (C2) or mission control interfaces.
• Hands-on experience with AWS services, such as:
• Amazon S3, CloudFront, AWS Media Services
• Amazon RDS, DynamoDB, or other AWS-managed databases
• API Gateway, Lambda, EC2, etc.
• Experience with real-time communication protocols (WebSockets, MQTT).
• Knowledge of containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and agile development.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).

US Salary Range
$130,000—$165,000

The salary range for this role is an estimate and is based on a wide variety of compensation factors. The salary offered to candidates will vary based on a variety of factors including (but not limited to) relevant work experience, education, specialized training, critical expertise, training, and more. Equity in Forterra is included in most of our full-time, high-demand roles and is therefore considered part of Forterra's overall compensation package. In addition to base salary and equity, Forterra offers competitive benefits for full-time employees including:

• Premium Healthcare Benefits: Three plan options, including an HSA-eligible plan, with Forterra covering 80% of the plan premium for you and your dependents.
• Basic Life/AD&D, short and long-term disability insurance, Legal & ID protection plans 100% covered by Forterra, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents.
• Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a winter break in December.
• Competitive paid time off (PTO) offering 20 days accrued per year.
• A minimum of 7 weeks fully paid parental leave for birth/adoption.
• A $9k annual tuition reimbursement or professional development stipend.
• Fully stocked beverage refrigerators with all the Celsius your little heart desires.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan, including traditional, Roth 401(k), and after-tax deferral with company match up to 4%.

Your recruiter will be able to share more information about our salary and benefits offering during the hiring process.

Forterra is an equal-opportunity employer, providing and promoting equal employment opportunity in accordance with local, state, and federal laws. Forterrans are unique, talented individuals who are united through a shared passion to deliver autonomous systems that enable national resilience and a robust supply chain. All qualified applications will receive equal consideration for employment.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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