Front End Software Developer - TS/SCI with Polygraph

General Dynamics Information Technology; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Comprehensive health coverage

Internal mobility team

Paid education and certifications

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology seeks a Front End Software Developer to craft the user-facing portion of our web application. You will translate wireframes and visual specs into responsive interfaces, connect to backend services via RESTful APIs or GraphQL, and ensure performance and security best practices.

You will collaborate with UI/UX teams to deliver a seamless user experience, write unit and end-to-end tests, and work within a Lean Agile environment on customer-site projects in

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Information Technology or related field or equivalent combination of education, certifications or work experience
• 8+ years of experience in front-end development
• Proficiency in JavaScript with ES6+ features and modern frameworks (React or Lit)
• Experience with Java and front-end markup languages, implementing responsive designs with Bootstrap
• Ability to translate wireframes and mockups with UI/UX designers to ensure strong user experience
• Experience integrating front-end with back-end services using RESTful APIs or GraphQL
• Familiarity with front-end testing frameworks (Playwright, Jest, Mocha, Cypress) to create unit/integration/end-to-end tests
• TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance and location on Customer Site in McLean, VA
• US Citizenship required

Responsibilities

• Develop user-facing features for the web application
• Connect front-end components to back-end services via APIs or GraphQL
• Implement performance best practices and secure front-end communications
• Create and run unit and end-to-end tests; participate in testing cycles
• Collaborate with UI/UX designers to align with HCI principles
• Maintain code quality with version control (Git) and branching strategies

Skills

JavaScript ES6+

React

Lit

Java

Bootstrap

RESTful APIs

GraphQL

UI/UX collaboration

Education

BA/BS in Information Technology or related field

Tools

Git

Playwright

Jest

Mocha

Cypress

Job description

Deliver simple solutions to complex problems as a Front End Software Developer at GDIT. Here, you’ll tailor cutting-edge solutions to the unique requirements of our clients. With a career in development, you’ll make the end user’s experience your priority and we’ll make your career growth ours.

HOW A FRONT END SOFTWARE DEVELOPER WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

• We are seeking a Front-End Software Developer with extensive experience related to front-end software development and who is capable of not only delivering a capability in that form but can also pass their knowledge on to others.
• The candidate will be responsible for creating the user facing side of the application as it operates in a web page.
• The candidate will take requirements from a teammate with User Interface/User Experience (UI/UX) expertise in the form of wireframes, site maps, diagrams/schematics, process maps, feature lists, mock-ups and visual specifications.
• Lean Agile is the development process used on the team so familiarity with that methodology is key.
• The ability to seamlessly connect the front end of the application to the data tier via the microservices and middleware components is expected.
• Responsibility for development of unit tests and the automated execution of those tests as well as participation in end-to-end testing is required.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

• Education: BA/BS in Information Technology or related field or the equivalent combination of education, technical certifications or training, or work experience
• Experience: 8+ years
• Required skills:
• Experience in Javascript, including Es6+ features and experience with modern frameworks (React or Lit).
• Experience with Java.
• Use of front-end markup languages, with experience implementing responsive designs using Bootstrap framework.
• Work closely with UI/UX designers, transform wireframes, mockup, and prototypes into designs to ensure seamless user experience aligns to HCI principles.
• Integrate front-end components with back-end services using RESTful APIs or GraphQL to fetch, display and update data in real-time applications.
• Implement front end best practices for performance optimization (e.g. lazy loading, code splitting); ensure secure communications between front end and back end services.
• Use GIT for version control; manage codebases and branching strategies.
• Use front end testing frameworks/tools (e.g. Playwright, Jest, Mocha, Cypress) to create unit tests, integration tests, and end-to-end tests to ensure code stability and high quality output.
• Security Clearance Level: TS/SCI with Polygraph
• Location: McLean VA, on Customer Site
• US Citizenship Required

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:

• 401K with company match
• Comprehensive health and wellness packages
• Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
• Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
• Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
• Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays.

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