React JavaScript Software Developer

Description

Job Description:

Leidos is a FORTUNE 500 company bringing a mix of innovative technology and sector expertise to customers in the national security, engineering, and the health industries. Leidos has a dynamic opportunity for an experienced ReactJS and JavaScript software developer in the San Diego area.   You will be joining an existing team that is successfully delivering for our customers and will employ your talents to continue to solve key problems of national importance for the US Navy.

We offer a collaborative culture and support for your career goals and growth.  You must have an active DoD Secret security clearance and must be able to participate in sprint reviews and planning sessions at the customer site in the San Diego area to be considered for this position.

Primary Responsibilities

In this role, you will join a team of developers (Leidos & Government) supporting the development of a research and development web application for the Navy.  The application consists of a React front-end and a Java services backend.  The development environment is on Windows 10 using either Firefox/Chrome.  Your focus will be on the React front-end.  You will work with the team to ensure successful software execution using Agile software development practices.  The team uses SCRUM methodology for development with 2-week sprint cycles.

This is a Hybrid Telecommuting position. The Software Developer will be required to attend frequent meetings in San Diego . Candidates will need to live within a reasonable commuting distance from San Diego.

Basic Qualifications

• Position requires US citizenship and an active Secret DoD security clearance.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related field and 5+ years of related experience.

• 5+ years of front-end development including: advanced JavaScript (ES6+), ReactJS (V16.8+), typescript, CSS, HTML and browser development tools (Chrome/React DevTools)

• Experience using ReactJS v16.8+, including functional components and React Hooks (including useContext and useReducer).

• Experience with Javascript package management and build tools such as npm, yarn, webpack, react-scripts.

• Experience using RESTful APIs, API testing tools such as Postman, developing web-clients using RESTful web-services and JSON data structures.

• Experience using javascript libraries such as React Bootstrap, Material UI, Axios, Ramda (functional programming), Moment.js, date-fns.

• Ability to complete software tasks within the sprint based on your estimates.

• Solid written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Design, implement, debug, and test React/JS front-end user stories as directed by the product owner.

• Participate in sprint reviews & planning sessions at the customer site in the San Diego area, demonstrating your sprint user stories.

• Mentor and teach junior staff innovative techniques for React/JS development.

Pay Range:

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

About Leidos

Leidos is a Fortune 500® technology, engineering, and science solutions and services leader working to solve the world’s toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, civil, and health markets. The company’s 47,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $14.4 billion for the fiscal year ended December 30, 2022.   For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available here.

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Commitment to Diversity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.