Front End Developer

General Dynamics - IT; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Paid time off

Comprehensive benefits

Wellness packages

Job summary

General Dynamics - IT is seeking a Senior Front End Engineer Principal to lead scalable, high-performance UI development within a microservices architecture. You will design reusable UI components and optimize front-end performance while integrating with backend services.

Requirements include 8+ years of experience, a BA/BS, expertise in JavaScript/TypeScript and frameworks like Angular/React, knowledge of CI/CD, accessibility, and design systems.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of related experience.
• BA/BS degree.
• Strong JavaScript/TypeScript and UI framework experience.
• Experience with RESTful APIs, CI/CD, and accessibility standards.
• Familiarity with design systems, UI testing, and responsive UI development.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement frontend framework and reusable UI components.
• Integrate front end with backend microservices and APIs.
• Optimize UI performance including code-splitting and lazy loading.
• Ensure accessibility and responsive design across platforms.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in an Agile environment.

Skills

UI design principles

UX best practices

JavaScript

TypeScript

Angular

React

Vue.js

RESTful APIs integration

UI performance optimization

Accessibility

CI/CD pipelines

Agile methodologies

Design systems

HTML

CSS/Sass

Git

Bootstrap/Material UI

Sketch/Figma/Adobe XD

Backend familiarity (Java/Python/Node)

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Git

GitHub

GitLab

Angular

Material UI

Bootstrap

Sass

Sketch

Figma

Adobe XD

React

Vue.js

Java

Python

Node.js

Job description

FRONT END ENGINEER PRINCIPAL

GDIT is seeking an experienced Frontend Developer to join our team of building scalable, maintainable and high-performance UI applications using a microservices architecture. As a Frontend Developer, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing application frontend framework and technologies, with a focus on building modular, loosely coupled components that integrate with our backend microservices. You will work closely with our development team to build reusable UI components, optimize UI performance and ensure accessibility.

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT

• Experience with version control systems like Git (GitHub, GitLab, Etc)
• Building and consuming RESTful APIs and integrating them with UI components
• Strong understanding of UI performance optimization techniques, such as code splitting, lazy loading, and caching
• Hands on experience with frontend frameworks such as Angular, and proficiency in building reusable UI components
• Familiarity with UI development tools such as Angular, HTML, Material, and CSS preprocessors like Sass
• Agile development methodologies
• Designing and implementing UI components that interact with backend services

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED

Bring your engineering expertise along with a drive for innovation to GDIT. The Front End Engineer Principal must have:

• Education: Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science
• Experience: 8+ years of related experience

Technical skills:

• Strong understanding of UI design principles, human-computer interaction and user experience (UX) best practices
• Experience with JavaScript and TypeScript, with a focus on building responsive and interactive UI components
• Experience with Utilizing CI/CD pipelines
• Experience with UI testing frameworksFamiliarity with UI design systems and style guides, such as Material UI or Bootstrap
• Experience with building and maintaining complex, data-driven UI components
• Knowledge of accessibility guidelines and best practices for guiding accessible UI components
• Familiarity with design tools such as Sketch, Figma, or Adobe XD
• Experience working on large scale complex UID codebase
• Experience with other frontend Frameworks such as React or Vue.js
• Familiarity with backend technologies such as Java, Python or Node.js

Security clearance level: Must be able to obtain TS/SCI with Polygraph

US citizenship required

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE

At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.

• Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
• Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
• Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
• Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY

Explore a career in software development at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your dedication to advancing innovation.

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