Mid-sr react/redux frontend developer (remote)

GovCIO is looking for an experienced React/Redux Frontend Developer to help drive feature development and modernize architecture across VA.gov applications. This is a fully remote role available anywhere in the U.S.

GovCIO is seeking an experienced React/Redux Frontend Developer to help drive new features and modernize the VA.gov experience. You’ll work with a collaborative team focused on building meaningful, user‑centered solutions. This role is fully remote and open to candidates anywhere in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize user interface components using React.js, Redux, TypeScript, and enterprise design system libraries.
• Participate with the integration of complex REST/SOAP APIs, VA enterprise services, and distributed systems.
• Attend system planning, architecture discussions, and end-to-end software development lifecycle activities.
• Mentor junior-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

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.

Clearance Required:

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