Front End Software Developer

General Dynamics

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Work type: On-site
Location: McLean, VA
Salary: $162,037–$219,227 / yr
Posted: 125 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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This role $191k

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This role pays more than 67% of similar roles. Most pay $143,697–$205,950 — the blue band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $191k versus about $175k for comparable roles.

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About General Dynamics

General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation, ship construction, land combat vehicles, and information technology. It serves customers in the U.S. government, allied governments, and a diverse array of commercial markets.

General Dynamics currently has 1377 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Front End Software Developer

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Front End Software Developer - TS/SCI with Polygraph As a Front End Software Developer at GDIT, you will join a software engineering team to build the user-facing side of web applications. You will transform wireframes, mockups, and visual specifications from UI/UX designers into responsive designs using the Bootstrap framework. Your daily responsibilities include connecting front-end components to data tiers via microservices and middleware using RESTful APIs or GraphQL. You will utilize JavaScript, Es6+ features, React, or Lit, along with Java for full-stack development. Key tasks involve implementing performance optimizations like lazy loading, managing codebases with GIT, and ensuring stability through unit and end-to-end testing using Playwright, Jest, Mocha, or Cypress. You will operate within a Lean Agile methodology to deliver high-quality, secure software solutions for complex government and defense projects.

Skills

JavaScript Java React Lit Bootstrap RESTful APIs GraphQL Git Playwright Jest Mocha Cypress Lean Agile Full Stack Development Microservices Responsive Design

What you'll do

Create the user-facing side of applications as they operate on web pages.
Transform wireframes, mockups, and visual specifications into functional designs using React or Lit.
Connect the front end to the data tier via microservices and middleware components.
Integrate front-end components with back-end services using RESTful APIs or GraphQL.
Implement performance optimizations such as lazy loading and code splitting.
Develop unit tests and automated execution scripts using frameworks like Playwright, Jest, or Cypress.
Manage codebases and branching strategies using GIT for version control.
Participate in end-to-end testing to ensure code stability and high-quality output.

What we're looking for

Must possess an active Top Secret SCI with Polygraph security clearance.
Must be a US Citizen.
Must have 8+ years of related experience.
Must have a BA/BS in Information Technology or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, certifications, and experience.
Must have experience in JavaScript, including Es6+ features and modern frameworks like React or Lit.
Must have experience with Java software development.
Must have experience with front-end markup languages and implementing responsive designs using the Bootstrap framework.
Must have experience with Lean Agile methodology and GIT for version control.

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