Software Developer (Systems Software) - Mission Software Developer, w/Poly
Herndon, VA

Job Description

Job Description

Required skills/experience: Experience programming for human-centered design and user interface/user experience (UI/UX) to create and improve upon information technology workflows; experience creating wireframes, mock-ups, prototypes and other artifacts related to human factors system designs; significant on-the-job experience communicating effectively with team members and presenting UI/UX findings and artifacts to management and other stakeholders; experience documenting and analyzing results from ethnographic research, including user workflows; experience leading user feedback and other brainstorming sessions; experience with interface prototyping tools such as Balsamiq, Fireworks or InVisionRequired certifications: Any certification relating to software interface designDesired skills/experience: Experience working within a customer organization; experience in software interface design, development and implementation; experience with rapid prototyping and Agile development methodologies; experience conducting research and using research finding to develop ideas into production systemsDesired certifications: Any certification relating to Human-Centered Design such as LUMA Institute, Stanford D-School, OPM Lab

Description:• Collaborate with existing customers and contractors to design software user interfaces for technologies that help users understand datasets• Design interfaces for software applications (wireframes, paper and system prototypes and other artifacts)• Maintain strong communication with users and stakeholders regarding technology and workflow requirements• Conduct interviews and organize feedback sessions on prototype iterations, validating hypotheses and document changes• Identify users and stakeholders to create an outreach plan to conduct ethnographic research• Lead brainstorming sessions where required• Strengthen collaboration and partnership between users, developers and enterprise organizations• Work with training partners to incorporate new capabilities into the training curriculum• Coordinate with customers and other stakeholders on project activities

Researches, designs, develops, and/or modifies enterprise-wide systems and/or applications software

Education

BA/BS

Qualifications

20+

For more than 50 years, General Dynamics Information Technology has served as a trusted provider of information technology, systems engineering, training and professional services to customers across federal, state, and local governments, and in the commercial sector. Over 40,000 GDIT professionals deliver enterprise solutions, manage mission-critical IT programs and provide mission support services worldwide. GDIT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.