About the position
GDIT has an opportunity for a Software Developer to support a new and exciting federal program that consolidates enterprise-wide applications and platform services. This program will support the Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) Application Division transformation into the Application and Platform Service (APS) Line with agile based service delivery and IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL) based service management practices. This role requires a candidate with exceptional design and organizational skills and proven experience working as part of a software development product team. You will be an integral member of the Aerosciences Evaluation and Test Capabilities (AETC) Portfolio Office, Data & Analytics Team, working on internal design tools and systems while bringing expertise to improve the UX, visual design, and flow of these products. The Data & Analytics Team is responsible for the establishment of real-time data applications of wind tunnel operational and test data. The applications will provide data visualization to comprehend meaning, reveal patterns and draw actional conclusions, and drive more effective decision-making and business outcomes. We're looking for a positive and enthusiastic partner who brings fresh ideas and energy to the team, with excellent communication skills and an understanding of the importance of building strong relationships. The ideal candidate will be proactive, disciplined, detail-oriented, and exceptionally creative in all aspects of this role.
Responsibilities
- Mid-level software development support
- Collaborate with technical and product teams to ideate, build, launch, and operate digital products and systems
- Lead, build, and execute digital asset creation and delivery workflows, including scoping tasks, managing workloads, and meeting committed deadlines
- Determine and evolve processes, workflows, scope, and timings to optimize operational efficiencies
- Proactively manage and mitigate project changes, contingencies, and risks with all stakeholders
- Work with diverse stakeholders to develop optimal solutions for every project and challenge
- Applies advanced knowledge of concepts, processes, practices, and procedures on technical assignments
- Designs, develops, enhances, debugs, and implements software
- Troubleshoots production problems related to software applications
- Researches, tests, builds, and coordinates the conversion and/or integration of new products based on client requirements
- Designs and develops new software products or major enhancements to existing software
- Addresses problems of systems integration, compatibility, and multiple platforms
- Consults with project teams and end users to identify application requirements
- Performs feasibility analysis on potential future projects to management
- Assists in the evaluation and recommendation of application software packages, application integration and testing tools
- Resolves problems with software and responds to suggestions for improvements and enhancements
- Instructs, assigns, directs, and checks the work of other software developers on development team
- Participates in development of software user manuals
Requirements
- Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Science
- 5+ years of digital design experience
- Exceptional design skills and expert knowledge of design software, including Adobe Creative Suite and Figma
- Strong knowledge of UI patterns and web standards
- Solid understanding of design methodologies
- Strong portfolio showcasing your work and design processes
- Proven experience mentoring junior team members
- Solid understanding of front-end development
- Knowledge and experience working with and developing design systems and guidelines
- Passion for digital accessibility and user-centered design across all platforms
- Experience in digital production and project management
- Ability to set and prioritize tasks according to business needs
- Capability to see the bigger picture and understand complex structures
- Strong collaborative approach with ability to build excellent working relationships
- Experience engaging colleagues across organizations to optimize performance
- Skill in managing diverse stakeholder needs
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, organizational, verbal, and written skills
Nice-to-haves
- Product Management experience
Benefits
- 401K with company match
- Comprehensive health and wellness packages
- Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you build your skills and own your career
- Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
- Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
- Paid vacation and 10 company-paid holidays
- Paid Family Leave program providing up to 160 hours of paid leave in a rolling 12 month period
- Short and long-term disability benefits
- Life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance
