Frontend Engineer Jobs in Virginia

Frontend Engineer jobs in Virginia are in strong and consistent demand, with openings concentrated in defense technology, federal contracting, financial services, and SaaS companies at every level from entry-level through principal engineer. The Northern Virginia corridor, including Arlington, Reston, and McLean, generates the largest share of postings, followed by Richmond and Virginia Beach, where employers like Booz Allen Hamilton, Capital One, and Leidos maintain major engineering operations. The most sought-after specialties in Virginia right now are React and TypeScript development, accessibility-compliant UI work, and full-stack integration on cloud-native platforms. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles66
Top employerSafeway
Top cityArlington, VA
Cities hiring28
Work type50% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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Capital One
Lead Front End Engineer
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Lead Front End Engineer
Capital One
McLean, Virginia
Customer Service
Customer Support
Hospitality & Guest Services
Master's degree
10,000+

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Safeway
Front End Entry Level
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Safeway
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Front End Entry Level
Safeway
Sterling, Virginia
Business Development
Customer Success
Sales
$12.77 - $18/hr
10,000+

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Maximus
Senior Front End Developer
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Senior Front End Developer
Maximus
Tysons, Virginia
Cloud Engineering
DevOps
Software Engineering
$120k - $150k/yr
Remote (US)
Master's degree
10,000+

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Lowe's Home Improvement
Front End Department Supervisor
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Front End Department Supervisor
Lowe's Home Improvement
Front Royal, Virginia
Business Development
Customer Success
Sales
$21.75 - $22.6/hr
High school diploma or GED
1,001-5,000

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Walmart
Front End Service Team Supervisor
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Front End Service Team Supervisor
Walmart
Chesterfield, Virginia
Customer Service
Retail Banking & Branch Management
Sales
$19 - $32/hr
High school
10,000+

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Frontend Engineer Jobs by City in Virginia

Where Virginia roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Arlington
9 jobs
McLean
7 jobs
Reston
6 jobs
Vienna
5 jobs
Richmond
4 jobs
Sterling
4 jobs
Chantilly
4 jobs
Alexandria
3 jobs
Herndon
2 jobs

Frontend Engineer Job Market in Virginia

A snapshot from current Virginia openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • Safeway
    Safeway11
  • Booz Allen Hamilton
    Booz Allen Hamilton4
  • Walmart
    Walmart3
  • Capital One
    Capital One3
  • Chenega Corporation
    Chenega Corporation3

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software
  • Manufacturing
  • Banking & Financial Services

What Virginia Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in frontend engineer jobs across Virginia.

  • Proficiency in React, TypeScript, or Angular, the primary stacks at Virginia defense and finance employers
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a closely related technical field
  • Experience building accessible, WCAG-compliant interfaces for government or regulated-industry clients
  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, version control in Git, and Agile development workflows
  • Ability to obtain or hold a U.S. security clearance, required by many Northern Virginia federal contractors
  • Experience with RESTful API integration and cross-functional collaboration with backend and UX teams

Frontend Engineer Jobs in Virginia: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a frontend engineer in Virginia?

Frontend engineering carries no state-issued license in Virginia, so the path runs through demonstrated technical skills and recognized credentials. Most Virginia employers expect a bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field, or an equivalent combination of bootcamp training and a strong portfolio. Certifications from recognized programs in React, cloud platforms, or web accessibility strengthen candidacy, particularly for federal contractor roles in Northern Virginia that require documented technical competency as part of their hiring process.

How much do frontend engineers make in Virginia?

Frontend engineers in Virginia earn a median of about $136,460 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $83,350 for the lowest 10% to over $211,930 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire frontend engineers in Virginia?

Employers hiring frontend engineers in Virginia right now include Safeway, Booz Allen Hamilton, and Walmart, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Virginia's concentration of federal contractors and financial technology firms means demand is particularly steady in Northern Virginia, where engineering teams support both commercial products and government-facing platforms.

Which Virginia cities have the most frontend engineer jobs?

Arlington, McLean, and Reston account for the largest share of frontend engineer openings in Virginia. Northern Virginia cities like Arlington and Reston dominate because of the dense cluster of defense contractors, federal agencies, and technology consultancies headquartered there, while Richmond draws openings from Capital One's corporate headquarters and a growing startup and fintech community, and Virginia Beach generates postings tied to large healthcare systems and military support contractors in the Hampton Roads region.

Are there remote frontend engineer jobs in Virginia?

Yes, and more than most fields. About 50% of frontend engineer openings tied to Virginia are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting how naturally suited the role is to distributed work. The most consistently remote positions involve product UI development and design-system work, while roles tied to federal contracts or classified environments in Northern Virginia almost always require on-site presence due to security requirements.

How can I get hired as a frontend engineer in Virginia with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path in Virginia is applying to associate or junior engineer programs at large employers who hire for potential and train on their specific stack. Capital One's Technology Development Program and Booz Allen Hamilton's early-career rotational programs are well-known Virginia examples that bring in candidates without extensive professional experience. Building a public portfolio with accessible, responsive projects and contributing to open-source repositories signals readiness to Virginia hiring managers who screen candidates without prior job titles.

Where can I find and apply to frontend engineer jobs in Virginia?

You can find and apply to frontend engineer jobs in Virginia on Migrate Mate, which lists current Virginia openings from employers actively hiring in the state. Search the listings, find roles that match your experience and location preferences, and apply directly to the ones that fit.

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