Lead front-end development using React and JavaScript to build responsive, high-performance web applications. Collaborate with UX designers, build reusable components, implement dynamic forms and drag-and-drop features, optimize for cloud deployment and security, mentor junior developers, and maintain design standards and testable, maintainable code.
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Agile Scrum Development, Microsoft Azure, User Experience (UX), Web ApplicationsCertifications:
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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
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40Travel Required:
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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.
Our Identity Verification Process:
As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.About Our Work:
We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50+ countries worldwide, offering leading mission-ready capabilities in AI, cloud, cyber and software development.Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events atgdit.com/tc.
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