UX Modernization

General Dynamics Information Technology

2d•Remote

About The Position

We are seeking a Sr. Software Development Lead with expertise in Application Modernization to join our team. This role focuses on modernizing the Delivery Operations Information System (DOIS) for the United States Postal Service (USPS) using microservices architecture and modern development practices. The ideal candidate has strong experience in UI/UX design, Human-Centered Design (HCD), and dynamic form building. HOW A LEAD SOFTWARE ENGINEER WILL MAKE AN IMPACT: Lead Java-based development, architecture/design, and ensure quality standards. Partner with product owners to define requirements and deliver prototypes. Develop responsive web applications and reusable components. Optimize applications for performance, scalability, and security in cloud environments. Implement UI/UX designs using HCD principles. Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and code reviews. Design and maintain end-to-end reporting solutions integrating front-end and back-end systems. WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED: Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field OR equivalent experience. If no degree, 4 additional years of relevant experience required. Required Experience: 10+ years in IT solutions and cloud infrastructure. 7+ years in software development and UX design. Expertise in Java/Spring Boot, Kafka, REST APIs, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines. Experience with microservices architecture and dynamic form building. Strong knowledge of Agile/DevSecOps principles. Familiarity with security best practices and compliance standards. Required Skills: AI-enabled development and integration experience. Cloud technologies (AWS, Azure) and container orchestration (Kubernetes, Helm). Data Structures and Algorithms. Version control systems (Git) and automated testing frameworks (JUnit). Desired Skills: Cloud certifications (AWS, Azure). Experience with AI/ML tools (WatsonX, GitHub Copilot). Experience developing and testing wireframes and prototypes. USPS or large-scale federal program experience. Familiarity with VersionOne Agile Lifecycle Management Tool. Experience writing unit tests and implementing CI/CD best practices. Location: Remote Security Clearance Level: Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust and successfully pass a thorough Government background screening process requiring the completion of detailed forms and fingerprinting. This position has a U.S. residency requirement. The USPS security clearance process requires the selected candidate to have resided in the U.S. (including U.S. Territories) for the last five years as follows: U.S. Citizens cannot have left the U.S. (including U.S. Territories) for longer than 6 months consecutively in the last 3 years (unless they meet certain exceptions). Non-U.S. Citizens cannot have left the U.S. (including U.S. Territories) for longer than 90 days consecutively in the last 3 years. GDIT IS YOUR PLACE: 401K with company match Comprehensive health and wellness packages The internal mobility team is dedicated to helping you own your career Professional growth opportunities include paid education and certifications Cutting-edge technology you can learn from Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays #zxc726 #UI/UX #Developer The likely salary range for this position is $129,813 - $139,495. 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: Less than 10% 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. 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Requirements

10+ years in IT solutions and cloud infrastructure.
7+ years in software development and UX design.
Expertise in Java/Spring Boot, Kafka, REST APIs, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines.
Experience with microservices architecture and dynamic form building.
Strong knowledge of Agile/DevSecOps principles.
Familiarity with security best practices and compliance standards.
AI-enabled development and integration experience.
Cloud technologies (AWS, Azure) and container orchestration (Kubernetes, Helm).
Data Structures and Algorithms.
Version control systems (Git) and automated testing frameworks (JUnit).
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust and successfully pass a thorough Government background screening process requiring the completion of detailed forms and fingerprinting.
This position has a U.S. residency requirement. The USPS security clearance process requires the selected candidate to have resided in the U.S. (including U.S. Territories) for the last five years as follows: U.S. Citizens cannot have left the U.S. (including U.S. Territories) for longer than 6 months consecutively in the last 3 years (unless they meet certain exceptions). Non-U.S. Citizens cannot have left the U.S. (including U.S. Territories) for longer than 90 days consecutively in the last 3 years.

Nice To Haves

Cloud certifications (AWS, Azure).
Experience with AI/ML tools (WatsonX, GitHub Copilot).
Experience developing and testing wireframes and prototypes.
USPS or large-scale federal program experience.
Familiarity with VersionOne Agile Lifecycle Management Tool.
Experience writing unit tests and implementing CI/CD best practices.

Responsibilities

Lead Java-based development, architecture/design, and ensure quality standards.
Partner with product owners to define requirements and deliver prototypes.
Develop responsive web applications and reusable components.
Optimize applications for performance, scalability, and security in cloud environments.
Implement UI/UX designs using HCD principles.
Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and code reviews.
Design and maintain end-to-end reporting solutions integrating front-end and back-end systems.

Benefits

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