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General Dynamics Information Technology Front End Software Developer - TS/SCI with Polygraph in McLean, Virginia
Req ID: RQ215829
Type of Requisition: Regular
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Top Secret SCI + Polygraph
Public Trust/Other Required: None
Job Family: Software Engineering
Skills:
Front-End Development,Lean Agile,Single Page Application (SPA)
Experience:
5 + years of related experience
US Citizenship Required:
Yes
Job Description:
We are seeking a Senior Front-End Software Engineer with extensive experience in modern web application development. The successful candidate will build user-facing components for complex applications, guide teammates through best practices, and contribute to a high-performing Lean Agile development environment. This role requires strong technical depth in front-end engineering, excellent communication skills, and the ability to translate UX requirements into high-quality, scalable solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Develop, enhance, and maintain the front-end of Single Page Applications using Vue, JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, and CSS.
Implement responsive design to ensure seamless user experiences across devices.
Transform UI/UX deliverables—wireframes, site maps, diagrams, schematics, process maps, feature lists, mock-ups, and visual specifications—into functional application components.
Provide technical mentorship and share front-end development best practices with teammates.
Integrate the front-end with microservices and middleware components to ensure smooth communication with the application’s data tier.
Participate in Lean Agile development ceremonies; contribute to iterative planning, refinement, and continuous improvement.
Develop unit tests, execute automated testing, and support end-to-end testing activities.
Estimate cost and schedule for new requirements, enhancements, and system improvements.
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: 5+ years of related experience
Required Skills & Experience:
Strong front-end development expertise in Single Page Applications using Vue, JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, CSS, and responsive design.
Experience analyzing user needs and software requirements to determine design feasibility within time and cost constraints.
Ability to evaluate information and recommend specifications, layouts, and design approaches.
Experience collaborating with project managers, systems analysts, engineers, programmers, and other IT professionals to design systems and understand project limitations, performance needs, and interface requirements.
Experience communicating with customers on system design, functionality, and ongoing maintenance.
Ability to provide project updates, proposals, and technical information related to system design and maintenance.
Experience working with engineering staff to evaluate hardware/software interfaces, develop performance specifications, and resolve system issues.
Experience coordinating software installation and monitoring equipment performance to ensure compliance with system specifications.
Ability to estimate development costs, schedules, and operational/maintenance requirements.
Experience designing, developing, and modifying software systems using appropriate methodologies to assess system outcomes and impacts.
Experience maintaining software across various network environments, including cloud environments, and transitioning legacy applications when required.
Experience developing and conducting system testing, validation procedures, programming, and documentation.
Experience analyzing requirements such as reporting formats, cost considerations, and security constraints to determine appropriate hardware configurations.
Experience modifying existing software to correct errors, adapt to new hardware, or enhance performance.
Experience monitoring system and equipment functionality to ensure specifications are met.
Experience preparing reports, metrics, and correspondence on project specifications, activities, and status.
Experience reviewing existing programs, refining performance, and improving operational techniques.
Experience performing system software maintenance and supporting data restoration, retrieval, and manipulation for system capability analysis.
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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The likely salary range for this position is $138,063 - $186,791. 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.
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. 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. We operate across 50 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.
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