Senior React/Redux Frontend Developer

Overview

GovCIO is seeking an experienced Senior React/Redux Frontend Developer to lead feature delivery and architectural enhancements across VA.gov applications. This role is responsible for driving front-end technical strategy, mentoring developers, ensuring engineering excellence, and partnering cross-functionally to deliver high-impact and scalable solutions. This position is fully remote located within the United States.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary technical leader for front-end engineering efforts, guiding architectural decisions, coding standards, and long-term technical roadmap.
• Design, develop, and optimize user interface components using React.js, Redux, TypeScript, and enterprise design system libraries.
• Oversee integration of complex REST/SOAP APIs, VA enterprise services, and distributed systems.
• Lead system planning, architecture discussions, and end-to-end software development lifecycle activities.
• Mentor mid-level developers, conduct in-depth code reviews, and ensure adherence to best practices.
• Partner with product owners, UX designers, backend teams, and stakeholders to refine requirements and shape user-focused solutions.
• Develop accurate estimates, technical approaches, and implementation plans for upcoming work.
• Create and maintain technical documentation including architecture diagrams, operational guides, and support materials.
• Oversee and participate in unit, integration, and end-to-end testing initiatives to ensure reliability and maintainability.
• Perform advanced troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and system performance optimization.
• Assess system requirements, data flows, security implications, and application dependencies for ongoing modernization efforts.
• Maintain proactive communication with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring alignment and transparency throughout delivery cycles.
• Lead sprint reviews, backlog grooming, and other Agile ceremonies as a senior contributor.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a related field with 5–8 years of professional software development experience, or equivalent.

Required Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in a related field with 5–8 years of professional software development experience, or equivalent.
• 5–8 years of experience building production-grade applications using React and Redux.
• Strong expertise with JavaScript/TypeScript, modern UI component patterns, and enterprise design systems.
• Proven ability to lead technical initiatives and mentor development teams.
• Deep understanding of Agile/Scrum and SDLC best practices.
• Experience integrating with REST/SOAP APIs and distributed systems.
• Hands‑on experience with automated testing frameworks.
• Experience in government cloud hosting environments, especially AWS.
• Proficiency with GitHub, Jira, Confluence, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a remote environment.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or authorized to work in the U.S.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Experience supporting the VA, VA.gov platform, or other Federal agencies.
• Familiarity with VA enterprise systems such as CorpDB, MPI, BDN, or VBMS.
• Strong understanding of government networks, cloud infrastructure, and FedRAMP‑compliant environments.
• Experience in large‑scale refactoring, modernization, or migration initiatives.

Clearance Required

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Suitability/Public Trust clearance.

Posted Salary Range

USD $100,000.00 - USD $110,000.00 /Yr.

Company Statement

GovCIO is a team of transformers—people who are passionate about transforming government IT. Every day, we make a positive impact by delivering innovative IT services and solutions that improve how government agencies operate and serve our citizens. We are changing the face of government IT and building a workforce that fuels this mission. Are you ready to be a transformer?

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. EOE, including disability/vets.