At GDIT, people are our differentiator. You will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on a Senior Developer joining our team to help support the United States Postal Service modernize a key legacy system, migrating from a mainframe environment to a web and mobile based application.

GDIT is seeking a highly skilled Senior Developer with experience in Application Modernization 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.

HOW A SENIOR DEVELOPER WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:

Responsible for Java coding, architecture/design, quality goals, partnering with product owners to define actionable requirements, prototyping, driving engineering excellence, planning, estimating, and on-time deliveryDevelop responsive web applications ensuring high performance and responsivenessCollaborate with UI/UX designers to implement designs into functional user interfaces, adhering to best practices and design principlesBuild reusable components and front-end libraries for future useOptimize applications for performance, scalability, and cost-efficiency in cloud environmentsEnsure adherence to security and compliance best practices throughout the development lifecycleProvide technical leadership, mentorship, and code reviews to junior developersWrite clean, maintainable, and testable codeMentor and coach junior developers, providing technical guidance and code reviews.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Programming, Computer Engineering, UI/UX Design or relevant computer-based major or equivalent experience

Required Experience:

10+ years of experience in developing IT solutions and cloud infrastructuresExperience in software engineering and design architectureExperience and understanding of best practices regarding system security measuresExperience with building and migration software and IT services to align to strategic business needs and goalsExperience in conducting research for advanced technologies to determine how IT can support business needs by leveraging software, hardware, or infrastructureExcellent problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex issuesStrong communication and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative mindsetAbility to work effectively in a fast-paced environmentProven track record of delivering scalable and reliable software solutionsA portfolio demonstrating expertise in UI/UX design and relevant projects

Required

Minimum of 7 years of strong experience in UX Design, including a deep understanding of UX Design Thinking and PrinciplesExperience with Data Structures and AlgorithmsExperience with Java/Spring Boot microservices, Kafka, JPA, REST, Junit and Helm/KubernetesProven experience in developing dynamic forms with emphasis on intuitive user experience and efficient designProficiency working with UX frameworks and templatesAbility to lead user testing and analysis sessionsExpertise in dynamic form building, with a strong background and extensive practical experienceSolid background in maintaining design standardsFamiliarity with modern front-end build pipelines and toolsExperience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and CI/CD pipelinesExperience working in an Agile development environment using DevSecOps principles and tools

Desired

Associate or Professional level certifications in cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS)Experience in UI/UX design, with a focus on Human-Centered Design principlesExperience in developing and testing wireframes and prototypesExperience writing Unit Tests frameworksExperience with the United States Postal Service technical environmentExperience with COTS configuration

Communication and Organizational

Excellent presentation and communication (oral and written) skillsConsultant mindset with the ability to work with high level customer stakeholders and build excellent customer relationshipsExperience identifying and applying industry tools, solutions, methods best practices, and emerging technologiesStrong analytical skills and problem-solving skills with the ability to formulate and communicate recommendations for improvementExperience with process design and documentation methodologies, and design and production of quality deliverablesDemonstrated ability to work effectively, independently, and as part of a teamStrong project management, leadership & meeting facilitation skills with knowledge of Project Life Cycle

Security Clearance Level:

Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance and successfully pass a thorough Government background screening process requiring the completion of detailed forms and fingerprintingThis 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.

Location:   

Remote

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:

401K with company matchComprehensive health and wellness packagesInternal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career.Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications.Cutting-edge technology you can learn fromRest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays

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