UI/UX Engineer

Description

Position Details:

Job Title: UI/UX Engineer

Job Type: Full-time

Location: Remote, DC

Dynanet Corporation Overview:

Dynanet started with a focus on IT infrastructure and operations, helping organizations enhance their networks and overcome the limitations of 1990s technology. From strengthening communication channels to introducing innovative ways to collaborate and share information, Dynanet played a crucial role in shaping the early stages of digital transformation. The company’s efforts helped organizations build the very fabric of connectivity that now powers our modern world. Over the last three decades, Dynanet has grown into a trusted partner for organizations looking to innovate boldly and transform seamlessly. While technology continues to evolve and unlock new opportunities, for nearly 30 years, Dynanet remains committed to delivering cutting-edge solutions that drive lasting change for its customers. Through agility, foresight, and an unwavering dedication to excellence, Dynanet continues to empower organizations to thrive in a rapidly changing digital landscape. Our story is more than just a story of technology – it’s a story of vision, growth, and transformation that has shaped the past and continues to pave the way for the future.

About the Role:

We are seeking a talented and experienced UI/UX Engineer to join our dynamic team. As a UI/UX Engineer, you will be responsible for designing and developing user-friendly interfaces that enhance user experience. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers, developers, and designers, to create intuitive and visually appealing digital products.

Roles & Responsibilities:

1. Design and Development:

• Create wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups for new features and improvements.
• Develop front-end components with a focus on user experience and performance.
• Ensure the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs and optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability.

2. User Research:

• Conduct user research and usability testing to gather insights and validate design decisions.
• Analyze user feedback and activity to iterate and improve the user experience.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest UI/UX trends, techniques, and technologies.

3. Collaboration:

• Collaborate with product managers, developers, designers, business analysts, and stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into user-friendly designs.
• Work closely with developers to ensure designs are implemented accurately and effectively.
• Communicate and present design ideas, prototypes, and usability findings to stakeholders effectively.
• Partner with multiple teams across the organization to align user experience strategies, promote design consistency, and support modernization initiatives.
• Facilitate cross-functional discussions to identify opportunities for process improvements, user experience enhancements, and adoption of emerging technologies.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies, planning sessions, and working groups to support the successful delivery of modernization efforts and shared organizational objectives.

4. Quality Assurance:

• Conduct thorough testing of UI elements to ensure a seamless user experience.
• Identify and troubleshoot UX problems (e.g., responsiveness).
• Maintain design consistency and coherence across all digital products.

5. Analysis and Continuous Improvement:

• Analyze user behavior, application usage metrics, customer feedback, and business requirements to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for enhancement.
• Support modernization initiatives by assessing existing workflows, documenting findings, and recommending user-centered design improvements.
• Develop reports, dashboards, and visualizations that help stakeholders make informed decisions regarding product features and user adoption.
• Perform gap analysis and usability assessments to ensure solutions align with organizational goals, accessibility requirements, and best practices.
• Collaborate with technical and business teams to evaluate the effectiveness of implemented features and recommend iterative improvements.
• Contribute to the establishment and evolution of design standards, governance processes, and UX best practices as the team and contract mature.

Requirements

Required Professional Skills:

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and front-end frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, Vue).
• Experience with design tools such as Sketch, Figma, Adobe XD, or similar.
• Knowledge of responsive design principles and best practices.

Soft Skills:

• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Preferred Professional Skills:

• Experience with user-centered design processes.
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Experience supporting digital transformation, application modernization, or process improvement initiatives.
• Ability to analyze business and user requirements and translate findings into actionable design recommendations.
• Experience working across multiple stakeholder groups in a matrixed or cross-functional environment.
• Familiarity with analytics platforms, user behavior tracking tools, and data-driven decision-making methodologies.
• Basic understanding of back-end technologies and how they impact UI design.
• Knowledge of accessibility standards and guidelines.

Dynanet Team Requirements and Expectations:

• Possess Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organized with the ability to prioritize, balance, and effectively advance multiple competing priorities in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
• Ability to interact in a professional and collaborative manner with fellow Dynanet Teammates and the clients, and business partners that we work with.
• Ability and desire to challenge and educate yourself to support and advance IT services delivery in the Federal agencies we serve.
• Excellent judgment and creative problem-solving skills.
• Respond to team member and client requests via email, MS teams, or other communication means during core business hours.
• Active listening skills to understand clients' needs, and collaboration skills to work with other developers and designers.

Education/Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Graphic Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a UI/UX Engineer, UI/UX Designer, or similar role.
• Strong portfolio showcasing your UI/UX design skills and projects.

Employee Benefits Overview:

• Industry Competitive Compensation
• Medical and Dental Insurance
• Paid Time Off/Holidays
• 401(k) Retirement Plans with Matching
• Remote Work*
• Paid Training
• Employee Referral Program
• Employee Development Program