Front End Software Engineer - TS/SCI w/Poly

Clearance Level
Top Secret SCI + Polygraph
Category
Software Engineering
Location
McLean, Virginia
Onsite Workplace
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Key Skills For Success

Javascript Programming Language

Node.js

Vue.js

REQ#: RQ144675
Requisition Type: Regular
Your Impact

Own your opportunity to serve as a critical component of our nation’s safety and security. Make an impact by using your expertise to protect our country from threats.

Job Description

We are GDIT. We stay at the forefront of innovation to solve complex technical challenges. GDIT is your place. Make it your own by discovering new ways to securely and expertly apply the latest technology. Own your opportunity at GDIT and you’ll be a meaningful part of improving how agencies operate.

The Front End Software Engineer will design and develop complex new software products, or make significant enhancements to existing software.  The ideal candidate is a hands-on developer with significant experience in building modular, reusable components and features.  They must have extensive, firsthand technical expertise in a modern front end framework. A successful candidate must be at ease working in an Agile environment with little supervision.  This person should embody a passion for continuous improvement and innovation.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Electrical or Computer Engineering or a related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical training, or work/military experience.
  • 10 to 15 years of related software development experience.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS

  • Extensive experience with Angular (or another modern front end framework such as: React or Vue.js)
  • Expert knowledge of Javascript, HTML, and CSS.
  • Experience designing complex search interfaces.
  • Experience in optimizing web applications for performance and usability.
  • Experience with integrating with third party APIs.
  • Proficient understanding of code versioning tools, such as Git
  • Experience with Linux operating systems

IDEAL ADDITIONAL SKILLS

  • Experience with SASS or LESS.
  • Hands-on experience working with NodeJS, MongoDB
  • Familiarity constructing ElasticSearch queries

KEY RESPONSIBILITES

  • Build reusable components that align with the system design patterns.
  • Optimize application for maximum speed and scalability.
  • Participate in team design and code reviews
  • Collaborate with a small team of engineers and designers to understand business requirements and user experience goals.
  • Provide recommendations for continuous improvement
  • Provide ongoing maintenance, support, and enhancements in existing systems and platforms.
  • Troubleshoots complex problems and provides customer support for software systems and application issues.

WHAT GDIT CAN OFFER YOU:

  • 401K with company match

  • Rewards program for high-performing employees

  • Challenging work that makes a real impact on the world around you

  • Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career

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Work Requirements
Years of Experience

10 + years of related experience

* may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree

Travel Required

None

Citizenship

U.S. Citizenship Required

About Our Work

We are GDIT. The people supporting some of the most complex government, defense, and intelligence projects across the country. We deliver. Bringing the expertise needed to understand and advance critical missions. We transform. Shifting the ways clients invest in, integrate, and innovate technology solutions. We ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. We are there. On the ground, beside our clients, in the lab, and everywhere in between. Offering the technology transformations, strategy, and mission services needed to get the job done.

COVID-19 Vaccination

GDIT does not have a vaccination mandate applicable to all employees. To protect the health and safety of its employees and to comply with customer requirements, however, GDIT may require employees in certain positions to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Vaccination requirements will depend on customer site requirements.

GDIT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.