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Senior User Interface Engineer Job at SAIC in Colorado Springs

SAIC · Colorado Springs, CO, USA ·

Pay:
$120,001-$160,000/yr
Job type:
Full Time

Description


Join SAIC in Colorado Springs, CO, to develop mission-critical military, intelligence, and Air Force solutions. We are seeking a skilledSenior User Interface (UI) Engineer withFull Stack Cloud-Native Developer expertiseonsite 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 indesign, development, testing, deployment, and integrationof cutting-edge solutions that support the warfighter.


The successful candidate willdesign visually compelling, user-friendly interfaceswhile 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 implementmodern, responsive, and accessible UIsolutions using frameworks likeReact, 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 usingPython, Java, C#, or Go, and leverageKubernetes, REST/GraphQL APIs, and microservices.

  • Work with data engineers to integratedata pipelines, analytics tools, and content delivery processes.

  • Partner with cyber engineers to enhance software security and develop automatedCI/CD pipelinesfor seamless deployments with DevSecOps teams.

  • Participate inarchitecture 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 work100% on-sitein Colorado Springs, CO.

  • Back-End Development: 4+ years of experience withPython, Java, or C#.

  • Front-End Development: Team-based experience withReact, Angular, or VueJS, plusHTML5, CSS3, and modern UI standards.

  • Cloud Development: 4+ years withAWS, Azure, or DAF Cloudworks, and experience automating testing and delivery processes.

  • Tools & Processes: Expertise withGit, 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 designingaesthetic, user-friendly, accessible interfaceswith design tools (Figma, Adobe XD, Sketch) and a focus on responsive design, A11y compliance, and web performance.

  • DevOps Skills: Familiarity withJenkins, Terraform, Helm, and container orchestration.

  • Certifications:

    • Google UX Design Professional Certificate– Focus on UI/UX design.

    • AWS Certified Developer – AssociateorAzure Developer Associatefor 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.


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