Frontend Developer (React/Redux)

$80,000 - $85,000/Yr

GovCIO - Harrisburg, PA

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Harrisburg, PA

About the position

GovCIO is currently seeking a React/Redux Frontend Developer to collaborate and implement with a cross-functional team dedicated to delivering impactful features on VA.gov. This pivotal role will help coordinate the development efforts across different departments to ensure timely and efficient feature rollouts. This position is fully remote and available to candidates within the Continental United States (CONUS). The developer will be responsible for developing and implementing user interface components using React.js, Redux, and a comprehensive design system library, focusing on robust application integrations with REST/SOAP APIs and other established web services. The role involves participating in system planning and the development deployment process while ensuring adherence to software compliance and testing standards. Additionally, the developer will oversee the frontend development processes, create user guidelines, and conduct system analysis to address questions regarding program intentions, output specifications, data input requirements, programming strategies, and control systems as needed. The successful candidate will work with a team of developers towards successful project execution, ensuring high-quality deliverables and timely completion. They will provide mentorship and leadership, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and excellence within the team. Establishing and promoting best practices and coding standards to maintain high standards of excellence within the team is also a key responsibility. The developer will collaborate on gathering user requirements, developing user stories, and planning project timelines and estimates. They will oversee the preparation of comprehensive documentation, including reports, operational procedures, and maintenance manuals to ensure clear communication and record-keeping. Leading integration testing efforts to ensure seamless system functionality and robustness is essential, as is maintaining proactive communication with both internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment and address any project issues promptly. The role also requires conducting in-depth analysis of system requirements, including data flow, input/output specifications, and hardware/software needs to optimize system performance, and actively participating in code and sprint reviews to ensure that all deliverables meet contractual obligations and project specifications.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements user interface components using React.js, Redux, and a comprehensive design system library.
• Participates in system planning and the development deployment process while ensuring adherence to software compliance and testing standards.
• Oversees the frontend development processes, creating user guidelines, and conducting system analysis.
• Works with a team of developers towards successful project execution, ensuring high-quality deliverables and timely completion.
• Provides mentorship and leadership, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and excellence within the team.
• Establishes and promotes best practices and coding standards to maintain high standards of excellence within the team.
• Collaborates on gathering user requirements, developing user stories, and planning project timelines and estimates.
• Oversees the preparation of comprehensive documentation, including reports, operational procedures, and maintenance manuals.
• Leads integration testing efforts to ensure seamless system functionality and robustness.
• Maintains proactive communication with both internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment and address any project issues promptly.
• Conducts in-depth analysis of system requirements, including data flow, input/output specifications, and hardware/software needs to optimize system performance.
• Actively participates in code and sprint reviews, ensuring that all deliverables meet contractual obligations and project specifications.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with 2 to 5 years of experience (or commensurate experience).
• Demonstrated experience developing in React/Redux.
• Analytical and investigation skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal guidance and supervision.
• Experience collaborating with a team of developers/engineers.
• Experience with Agile Methodology and Scrum Processes.
• Advanced knowledge of software development lifecycle.
• Experience with government cloud hosting environments AWS as well as both unit testing and end to end testing experience.
• Experience with code versioning and project management tools (e.g. Jira, GitHub, Confluence, etc.).
• Demonstrated experience in a remote work environment.
• Must be a US citizen or authorized to work in the US.

Nice-to-haves

• Proven experience working with the VA and/or other Federal agencies, with a deep understanding of federal processes and regulations.
• Strong familiarity with the VA.gov platform and its ecosystem, demonstrating the ability to navigate and optimize its features effectively.
• Knowledgeable in government cloud hosting solutions, including AWS, and adept at managing web hosting environments.
• Proficient in managing API services within the VA network; skilled in handling and optimizing RESTful API transactions.
• Demonstrated expertise in system integrations, with a preference for candidates who have experience with CorpDB, MPI, BDN, and/or VBMS systems.