About the role

Role Overview

Senior Software Developer (Frontend) at GDIT, leading and shaping frontend engineering practices for government clients. You will define frontend architecture and best practices, ensuring accessible, high-performance web applications that meet standards such as Section 508 and WCAG.

Responsibilities

Define and implement frontend architecture standards, best practices, and tooling to improve team productivity and code quality
Lead the development of accessible, performant, user-centered web applications
Serve as a technical thought leader and strategic advisor for frontend engineering initiatives
Design frontend architectures, development pipelines, and deployment infrastructure
Create and maintain component libraries and shared infrastructure to ensure UI consistency
Partner with product managers and designers to deliver UI/UX solutions that balance user needs and technical feasibility
Implement accessibility compliance (linting, automated testing, and standards adherence)
Mentor and coach engineers; establish career development pathways for frontend specialists
Identify opportunities to modernize frontend stacks and improve developer experience
Collaborate across the full stack as needed for end-to-end troubleshooting and delivery

Requirements

5+ years of experience in frontend development or software engineering
Experience architecting and building large-scale accessible web applications using React and/or Angular
Strong proficiency in modern JavaScript and TypeScript
Deep knowledge of accessibility standards: WCAG 2.1 AA and Section 508
Experience with frontend build tools and deployment pipelines (e.g., Webpack, Vite, npm, pnpm)
Familiarity with automated testing frameworks (e.g., Jest, Vitest, Cypress, Playwright)
Experience with design systems/component libraries and maintaining UI consistency across applications
Knowledge of web performance and monitoring (Core Web Vitals, frontend monitoring)
Understanding of API integration patterns, including REST and GraphQL
Experience establishing and maintaining CI/CD with automated accessibility checks and code-quality enforcement
Strong communication skills and ability to lead cross-functional initiatives
U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain/maintain Public Trust clearance (Level 6C)

Nice to Haves

Strong full-stack capability to support end-to-end troubleshooting when needed

About Sundayy

GDIT is a global technology and professional services company delivering mission-critical solutions to government agencies across the United States. It specializes in areas including artificial intelligence, cloud computing, cybersecurity, and software development, with a focus on secure, high-impact delivery.

Front End Software Engineer (Js, API)

Tags