Senior Cloud Native UI Engineer

Job Description

Description

Join SAIC in Colorado Springs, CO, to develop mission-critical military, intelligence, and Air Force solutions. We are seeking a skilled

Senior Full Stack Cloud-Native Developer

with strong

User Interface (UI)

development expertise onsite in Colorado Springs, CO to design advanced solutions and enhance user experiences for mission-critical applications. As part of an innovative, fast-paced team, you will engage in design, development, testing, deployment, and integration of cutting-edge solutions that support the warfighter.

The successful candidate will design visually compelling, user-friendly interfaces while building sustainable, cloud-native applications within a rapid prototyping team. This role includes collaboration with software engineers, data engineers, DevSecOps engineers, and systems engineers.

Responsibilities:
Design and implement modern, responsive, and accessible UI solutions using frameworks like React, Angular, or VueJS, alongside HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript/TypeScript.
Translate user needs into intuitive interfaces using wireframes, prototypes, and design systems.
Build and manage scalable back-end services using Python, Java, C#, or Go, and leverage Kubernetes, REST/GraphQL APIs, and microservices.
Work with data engineers to integrate data pipelines, analytics tools, and content delivery processes.
Partner with cyber engineers to enhance software security and develop automated CI/CD pipelines for seamless deployments with DevSecOps teams.
Participate in architecture decisions, technical design reviews, Agile workflows, and iterative software delivery.
Troubleshoot performance issues, guide junior developers, conduct code reviews, and advocate for UI best practices.
Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's degree with 9+ years, Master's with 7+ years, or PhD with 4+ years of related experience.
On-Site Requirement: Willing to work 100% on-site in Colorado Springs, CO.
Back-End Development: 4+ years of experience with Python, Java, or C#.
Front-End Development: Team-based experience with React, Angular, or VueJS, plus HTML5, CSS3, and modern UI standards.
Cloud Development: 4+ years with AWS, Azure, or DAF Cloudworks, and experience automating testing and delivery processes.
Tools & Processes: Expertise with Git, Docker, Kubernetes, Agile Scrum, and CI/CD pipelines.
Testing & Optimization: Proficiency with automated testing (e.g., JMeter, Selenium, Jest) and front-end optimization for accessibility and performance.
Desired Qualifications:
UI/UX Expertise: Experience designing aesthetic, user-friendly, accessible interfaces with design tools (Figma, Adobe XD, Sketch) and a focus on responsive design, A11y compliance, and web performance.
DevOps Skills: Familiarity with Jenkins, Terraform, Helm, and container orchestration.
Certifications:
Google UX Design Professional Certificate - Focus on UI/UX design.
AWS Certified Developer - Associate or Azure Developer Associate for cloud expertise.
Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies (CPACC) - Expertise in accessibility for UI/UX development.
Front End Libraries Certification (freeCodeCamp) or other practical UI certifications.
Strong collaboration and communication skills, with experience engaging stakeholders and mentoring fellow developers.

Target salary range: $120,001 - $160,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

Overview

SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

SAIC® is a premier mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, intelligence, and civilian markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services, and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.

We are approximately 23,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.3 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.