UI/UX Developer

Responsibilities

Support a complex Federal Government program providing Agile development and operations and maintenance for critical systems

Create intuitive, user-centered designs

Develop responsive, interactive, maintainable, efficient, and reliable user interfaces

Develop user interfaces meeting business requirements and user needs

Lead cohesive look-and-feel and standardized user experiences across applications

Develop creative, user-focused experiences aligned with client business objectives

Create experience style guides, interaction patterns, and information design standards

Develop wireframes, mockups, and prototypes

Communicate design ideas to stakeholders

Establish standard layout and style libraries across applications

Determine requirements feasibility with functional teams and collaborate on design improvements

Ensure product quality and timely delivery

Provide advice, guidance, problem resolution, and periodic performance reports

Work independently within an Agile software development environment using JIRA, Confluence, GitLab, unit testing, and Harness

Mentor junior team members

Stay current on industry and customer trends

Collaborate with internal stakeholders and customer groups

Use data, validation, and feedback strategies supported by qualitative and quantitative testing

Champion new ideas while maintaining a user-centered approach and respecting business needs

Requirements

Experience with Agile development methodologies

Must be able to work on-site in Ashburn, VA 1–2 days per week

Must live within the DC, MD, VA area

U.S. Citizenship is required

Active CBP Public Trust clearance required

Degree in a related field, such as Interactive Design, Architecture, Industrial Design, Graphic Design or Human Factors

5+ years’ experience in UI/UX development

Professional experience with enterprise UI design tools such as Figma or similar tools

Experience communicating designs with product owners, end users, development teams, and management

Ability to understand trade-offs between designs, technical feasibility, and maintenance

Proficiency with React, Angular, TypeScript, JavaScript, HTML, HTTP, CSS, and Kendo UI

Familiarity with Java and Spring/Spring Boot

Familiarity with Java 17, React, UI state management, Hibernate or similar ORM, PostgreSQL, and Amazon AWS

Experience with CI/CD tools such as Harness, Jenkins, GitLab, or Bamboo

Experience developing web applications, from consumer-facing applications to internal tools

Experience with responsive and mobile-first development

Ability to work effectively in an agile design environment

Working knowledge of design tools such as Figma, Axure, Sketch, InVision, or XD

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Highly responsible, team-oriented, self-starter with very strong work ethic

Preferred: Design Thinking certification

Preferred: Proven experience designing for web accessibility and Section 508 standards

Preferred: Experience with information architecture

Preferred: Ability and interest in educating others on user-centered design best practices

Preferred: Advanced understanding of Lean processes and Agile principles

Core Competencies
Demonstrates expertise in UI/UX development with a strong focus on user-centered design, utilizing Agile methodologies and a variety of design tools. Proficient in creating responsive, interactive user interfaces while ensuring alignment with business objectives and accessibility standards.

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