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Senior Developer (Front-End) - Military Veterans

at General Dynamics

Responsibilities for this Position
Location: USA DC Home Office (DCHOME)
Full Part/Time: Full time
Job Req: RQ183299

Type of Requisition:
Pipeline

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:
None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
None

Suitability:

Public Trust/Other Required:
None

Job Family:
Software Development

Job Qualifications:

Skills:
Software Development, Software Solutions, UI/UX Design, Web Applications
Certifications:

Experience:
10 + years of related experience
US Citizenship Required:
No

Job Description:

Overview: We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Developer with over 7 years of experience in ReactJS and JavaScript to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in UI/UX design, particularly with a focus on Human-Centered Design (HCD), and must possess deep expertise in dynamic form building. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects in a collaborative environment.

We are excited to welcome a motivated Senior Developer who is passionate about creating exceptional user experiences and driving innovation in web development. Join us in shaping the future of our products and services through cutting-edge technology!

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop responsive web applications using ReactJS, ensuring high performance and responsiveness.
  • Collaborate with UI/UX designers to implement designs into functional user interfaces, adhering to best practices and design principles.
  • Build reusable components and front-end libraries for future use.
  • Optimize applications for performance, scalability, and cost-efficiency in cloud environments.
  • Ensure adherence to security and compliance best practices throughout the development lifecycle.
  • Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and code reviews to junior developers.
  • Write clean, maintainable, and testable code.
  • Mentor and coach junior developers, providing technical guidance and code reviews.

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Programming, Computer Engineering, UI/UX Design or relevant computer-based major.
  • 10+ years of experience in developing IT solutions and cloud infrastructures.
  • Experience in software engineering and design architectures.
  • Experience and understanding of best practices regarding system security measures.
  • Experience with building and migration software and IT services to align to strategic business needs and goals.
  • Experience in conducting research for advanced technologies to determining how IT can support business needs leveraging software, hardware, or infrastructure.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex issues.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative mindset.
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
  • Proven track record of delivering scalable and reliable software solutions.
  • A portfolio demonstrating expertise in UI/UX design and relevant projects.

Must Have:
  • Minimum of 7 years of strong experience in UX Design, including a deep understanding of UX Design Thinking and Principles.
  • At least 7 years of experience with ReactJS and JavaScript.
  • Experience working with TypeScript.
  • Experience with Data Structures and Algorithms.
  • Proficiency with CSS, Tailwind, and related technologies.
  • Extensive experience in creating cards and implementing drag & drop functionality.
  • Proven experience in developing dynamic forms with emphasis on intuitive user experience and efficient design.
  • Experience developing Component-based Architecture in React, Event Driven Architecture and Microservice framework.
  • Proficiency working with UX frameworks and templates.
  • Ability to lead user testing and analysis sessions.
  • Expertise in dynamic form building, with a strong background and extensive practical experience.
  • Solid background in maintaining design standards.
  • Experience with state management libraries such as Redux or Context API.
  • Familiarity with modern front-end build pipelines and tools.
  • Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and CI/CD pipelines.
  • Experience working in an Agile development environment using DevSecOps principles and tools.

Nice to Have:
  • Associate or Professional level certifications in cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS).
  • Experience in UI/UX design, with a focus on Human-Centered Design principles.
  • Experience in developing and testing wireframes and prototypes
  • Experience with server-side Node.js development.
  • Knowledge of creating NPM packages.
  • Knowledge of server-side rendering framework such as Next.js.
  • Experience writing Unit Tests for JavaScript frameworks.
  • Familiarity with GraphQL and RESTful APIs.

Communication and Organizational
  • Excellent presentation and communication (oral and written) skills.
  • Consultant mindset with the ability to work with high level customer stakeholders and build excellent customer relationship.
  • Experience identifying and applying industry tools, solutions, methods best practices, and emerging technologies.
  • Strong analytical skills and problem-solving skills with the ability to formulate and communicate recommendations for improvement.
  • Experience with process design and documentation methodologies, and design and production of quality deliverables.
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively, independently, and as part of a team.
  • Strong project management, leadership & meeting facilitation skill with knowledge of Project Life Cycle

The likely salary range for this position is $127,500 - $172,500. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40

Travel Required:
None

Telecommuting Options:
Remote

Work Location:
Any Location / Remote

Additional Work Locations:

Total Rewards at GDIT:
Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. GDIT typically provides new employees with 15 days of paid leave per calendar year to be used for vacations, personal business, and illness and an additional 10 paid holidays per year. Paid leave and paid holidays are prorated based on the employee's date of hire. The GDIT Paid Family Leave program provides a total of up to 160 hours of paid leave in a rolling 12 month period for eligible employees. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 30 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.

We connect people with the most impactful client missions, creating an unparalleled work experience that allows them to see their impact every day. We create opportunities for our people to lead and learn simultaneously. From securing our nation's most sensitive systems, to enabling digital transformation and cloud adoption, our people are the ones who make change real.

GDIT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.

PI248922444

Washington, DC

Salary Range
$127,500 to $172,500
General Dynamics

General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company.

Our portfolio spans the realm of the world's most technologically advanced business jets, wheeled combat vehicles, command and control systems and nuclear submarines. We offer these through our five business groups: Aerospace, Combat Systems, Information Technology, Mission Systems and Marine Systems.

General Dynamics employs thousands of people across the globe, with locations in more than 45 countries. We rely on the skills of our employees and their knowledge of customer requirements to deliver best-in-class products and services.

Who We Are Looking For 

General Dynamics is seeking military veterans and military spouses across the country who bring a deeply rooted skillset that includes team-oriented approaches to problem-solving, demonstrations of leadership and an overall commitment to the mission of the organization.  We recognize the knowledge and skills gained during your military experience are invaluable to the success of a team. We’re proud of the thousands of veterans and military professionals who have chosen to apply their leadership, teamwork and problem-solving skills to a career at General Dynamics and to continue supporting the mission of those serving today.

Should I Apply?

At General Dynamics, our employees are the heart of our company. We rely on their dedication to excellence and their intimate knowledge of customer requirements to meet the needs of customers around the globe, day in and day out. Our employees' unique blend of skill, innovation and agility drives our continued success, and we take our responsibility to them seriously. If you are a military veteran or military spouse ready to advance your career, view our available career opportunities to the right for more information and to apply today!

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