About the Job
General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) is seeking an experienced UI/UX Developer to support the modernization of mission-critical financial applications for federal financial agencies. This role combines frontend engineering, user experience design, secure API integration, and workflow optimization to deliver reliable, accessible, and high-performance web applications.
The ideal candidate will have extensive experience building React single-page applications (SPAs), designing responsive interfaces, integrating secure backend APIs, and developing workflow-driven user experiences for complex enterprise systems. You will also provide technical leadership and collaborate with cross-functional teams to modernize applications from IBM mainframe platforms to cloud-enabled and server-based architectures.
Key Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain React single-page applications using modular component architectures, client-side routing, and robust state management.
Build interactive UI features for financial reconciliation, out-of-balance conditions, exception tracking, review processes, and multi-step approval workflows.
Develop responsive layouts using modern CSS techniques, including Grid, Flexbox, and media queries.
Integrate RESTful APIs using secure data-handling practices, schema validation, and structured error-management patterns.
Implement protected routes, secure session handling, and safe rendering behaviors aligned with enterprise application requirements.
Optimize frontend performance for data-intensive dashboards, transaction-heavy screens, and complex review workflows.
Apply WCAG accessibility standards through semantic HTML, ARIA roles, and keyboard navigation support.
Design intuitive end-to-end user experiences for exception management, drilldowns, approvals, and audit-driven interactions.
Troubleshoot complex UI state transitions, routing issues, and asynchronous data flows to ensure consistent application behavior.
Collaborate with backend, data ingestion, reporting, QA, and DevOps teams to deliver cohesive end-to-end solutions.
Document UI components, interaction patterns, integration contracts, and UX standards to support maintainability and future enhancements.
Provide technical guidance on UI/UX development and contribute to the modernization of enterprise financial applications.
Required Qualifications
10+ years of experience in UI/UX development and implementation.
Strong proficiency in React, JavaScript, TypeScript, SPA architecture, and component-driven development.
Experience with React Router and state management solutions such as Redux, Zustand, or Context API.
Expertise in modern CSS, responsive design, and reusable UI component development.
Hands-on experience integrating RESTful APIs with secure data handling, validation, and error management.
Familiarity with protected routes, session management, and secure frontend development practices.
Working knowledge of WCAG accessibility standards, ARIA attributes, and semantic HTML.
Strong troubleshooting skills across UI state management, routing, and asynchronous workflows.
Excellent collaboration, communication, and technical documentation skills.
Bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience developing enterprise-grade reconciliation systems, exception-management platforms, and multi-step approval workflows.
Knowledge of performance optimization techniques for data-rich dashboards and transaction-heavy applications.
Familiarity with CI/CD practices and frontend deployment pipelines.
Experience maintaining design systems, reusable component libraries, and UX documentation.
Exposure to backend systems, data ingestion pipelines, or reporting platforms.
Ability to collaborate effectively with product, QA, backend engineering, and infrastructure teams.
Work Environment & Compensation
Company: General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT)
Location: Remote, United States
Employment Type: Regular
Work Schedule: 40 hours per week
Salary Range: $171,507–$232,039 per year
Travel Requirements: Less than 10%
Security Clearance: None required
Citizenship Requirement: U.S. Person
Telecommuting: Fully remote
Compensation will depend on experience, geographic location, and applicable contractual requirements.
Benefits & Perks
Medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
401(k) retirement plan with company matching.
Paid vacation, sick leave, personal leave, and holidays.
Paid parental leave and other eligible leave programs.
Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
Life insurance and additional insurance options.
Flexible work arrangements that support work-life balance.
Opportunities to work with modern technologies across AI, cloud, cybersecurity, and software development.
Additional Employment Information
GDIT is an equal-opportunity employer committed to supporting individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.
Candidates should be prepared to complete an identity verification process during recruitment. Virtual interviews may require camera use, and biometric information may be collected and processed for identity verification and fraud prevention purposes.