General Dynamics Information Technology are hiring a

Senior UX Developer Lead

Type of Requisition

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess

None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain

None

Public Trust/Other Required

MBI (T2)

Job Family

Software Engineering

Job Qualifications

Skills: Agile Software Development, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Application Modernization, User Experience (UX), Web Applications
Certifications: None
Experience: 10+ years of related experience
US Citizenship Required: No

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior UX Developer Lead with over 7 years of experience in Application Modernization to join our dynamic team. The Senior UX Developer Lead will play a critical role in the modernization of the Delivery Operations Information System (DOIS) for the United States Postal Service (USPS). The individual will utilize AI-enabled software engineering and microservices architecture to deliver enhanced capabilities and improved operational efficiency in USPSs delivery operations. 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. We are excited to welcome a motivated Senior UX Developer Lead who is passionate about creating exceptional user experiences and driving innovation in web development. Join us in shaping the future of our products and services through cutting-edge technology!

How a Senior UX Developer Lead 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 delivery.
Develop responsive web applications ensuring high performance and responsiveness.
Collaborate with UI/UX designers to implement designs into functional user interfaces, adhering to best practices and design principles.
Build reusable components and front-end libraries for future use.
Optimize applications for performance, scalability, and cost-efficiency in cloud environments.
Ensure adherence to security and compliance best practices throughout the development lifecycle.
Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and code reviews to junior developers.
Write clean, maintainable, and testable code.
Mentor and coach junior developers, providing technical guidance and code reviews.
Design, develop, and maintain end-to-end reporting solutions, leveraging full stack developer skills to integrate front-end visualization tools with back-end data processing and storage systems.

What Youll Need to Succeed

Education:
Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Computer Programming, Computer Engineering, UI/UX Design or relevant computer-based major or equivalent experience. If there is no relevant college degree, an additional 4 years of relevant work experience is required.

Required Experience:

10+ years of experience in developing IT solutions and cloud infrastructures.
7+ years of strong experience in UX Design, including a deep understanding of UX Design Thinking and Principles.
7+ years of experience in software development, with a strong emphasis on AI and cloud technologies.
Experience with Data Structures and Algorithms.
Experience with Java/Spring Boot microservices, Kafka, JPA, REST, Junit and Helm/Kubernetes.
Experience in software engineering and design architecture.
Experience with process design and documentation methodologies, and design and production of quality deliverables.
Experience identifying and applying industry tools, solutions, methods best practices, and emerging technologies.
Experience and understanding of best practices regarding system security measures.
Experience with building and migration software and IT services to align to strategic business needs and goals.
Experience in conducting research for advanced technologies to determine how IT can support business needs leveraging software, hardware, or infrastructure.
Proven experience in developing dynamic forms with emphasis on intuitive user experience and efficient design.
Expertise in dynamic form building, with a strong background and extensive practical experience.
Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and CI/CD pipelines.
Experience working in an Agile development environment using DevSecOps principles and tools.
Solid background in maintaining design standards.

Required skills:

Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex issues.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative mindset.
Excellent presentation and communication (oral and written) skills.
Consultant mindset with the ability to work with high level customer stakeholders and build excellent customer relationships.
Strong analytical skills and problem-solving skills with the ability to formulate and communicate recommendations for improvement.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively, independently, and as part of a team.
Strong project management, leadership & meeting facilitation skills with knowledge of Project Life Cycle.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Proven track record of delivering scalable and reliable software solutions.
A portfolio demonstrating expertise in UI/UX design and relevant projects.
Proficiency working with UX frameworks and templates.
Ability to lead user testing and analysis sessions.

Desired Skills:

Associate or Professional level certifications in cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS).
Experience in UI/UX design, with a focus on Human-Centered Design principles.
Experience with AI/ML tools and frameworks such as WatsonX, GitHub CoPilot.
Experience in developing and testing wireframes and prototypes.
Experience writing Unit Tests frameworks.
Experience in a USPS environment or similar large-scale federal programs.
Experience with Version One Agile Lifecycle Management Tool.

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

Salary Range

The likely salary range for this position is $133,450 - $180,550. 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

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 employees 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. 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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