Senior Developer (Front-End)

General Dynamics Information Technology•USA VA Home Office (VAHOME), VA

2d•$111,155 - $150,385•Remote

About The Position

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!

Requirements

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.
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 Haves

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.
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

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.

Benefits

variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts
dental plan options
a vision plan
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
full flex work weeks where possible
a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave
15 days of paid leave per calendar year to be used for vacations, personal business, and illness
an additional 10 paid holidays per year
Paid Family Leave program provides a total of up to 160 hours of paid leave in a rolling 12 month period for eligible employees
short and long-term disability benefits
life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance