UI/UX Developer
System One · Virginia, United States · 3 wk ago
Information TechnologyContract
Location: Gaithersburg, MD
Contract length: 6 months + Contract To Hire; Work model: Onsite
Security Clearance: Top Secret/SCI with ability to pass a Polygraph examination
Responsibilities
- Design and develop intuitive, responsive user interfaces for web‑based applications.
- Translate complex workflows into simple, efficient user experiences that improve usability and adoption.
- Build and maintain front‑end components using modern frameworks such as React, Angular, or similar.
- Ensure applications meet usability standards and accessibility best practices.
- Contribute to and maintain consistent design patterns, components, and style guides.
- Gather and incorporate user feedback to continuously improve interface design and functionality.
- Collaborate closely with backend engineers, product teams, and stakeholders to align UI/UX with system capabilities.
- Improve front‑end performance, responsiveness, and scalability.
Basic Qualifications
- U.S. Citizenship (required per contract).
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field with 4–8 years of relevant experience, or Master’s degree with 2–6 years of relevant experience.
- Strong experience with front‑end technologies (JavaScript, HTML, CSS).
- Experience with modern UI frameworks (React, Angular, etc.).
- Demonstrated experience designing user‑centered interfaces for complex applications.
- Understanding of UX principles, usability, and interaction design.
- Experience working in Linux‑based environments.
- Ability to translate user needs into functional design solutions.
Preferred Qualifications
- Proficiency with design tools such as Figma, Sketch, or Adobe XD.
- Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Grafana or similar).
- Familiarity with REST APIs and backend integration.
- Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and front‑end deployment workflows.
- Experience working in Agile environments.
- Experience designing and developing intuitive user interfaces for data‑driven GEOINT applications.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Spending accounts.
- Life insurance and voluntary plans.
- Participation in a 401(k) plan.