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, 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr