UI/UX Developer (TS/SCI w/ Poly)

About the role

JTEC Consulting LLC focuses on successfully delivering solutions to meet our clients’ most critical needs. Our founding members have decades of experience delivering a wide range of solutions to Air Force and DoD clients. We are a Veteran-Owned Small Business dedicated to bridging complex operational challenges with modern data solutions. Security Clearance Requirement: Current TS/SCI with polygraph. Location Note: 100% On‑Site. Relocation: Relo support for candidates outside the commuting area will be considered. U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• User Research And Experience Design: Conduct user research, contextual inquiries, and usability testing to uncover customer needs, pain points, and behavioral patterns; synthesize research findings into actionable artifacts, including user journeys, personas, site maps, and user flows; create low-to-high fidelity wireframes and interactive prototypes to test concepts and validate product hypotheses early.
• Front-End Development and Implementation: Build, maintain, and optimize responsive web applications using React, Next.js, TypeScript, and modern CSS architectures; translate design tokens and component libraries into clean, modular, and maintainable front-end code; ensure cross-browser compatibility, seamless performance, and consistent behavior across mobile, tablet, and desktop viewports.
• Design Systems and Visual Consistency: Apply principles of color theory, typography, spacing, and grid systems to build aesthetically refined and cohesive user interfaces; collaborate with engineering and product teams to establish and evolve scalable design systems and reusable UI component libraries; advocate for accessibility best practices to guarantee our interfaces are usable and inclusive for all audiences.
• Collaboration and Delivery: Partner with Product Managers to define technical and design requirements within an Agile/Scrum environment; work alongside back-end engineers to integrate RESTful APIs and ensure seamless front-end state management; participate in design critiques and code reviews, providing constructive feedback to maintain high-quality standards across both disciplines.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship
• Current TS/SCI with agency-specific polygraph required for consideration
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related technical discipline (equivalent years of direct experience considered in lieu of a degree)
• Mid‑Level: 5+ years of related experience; Senior‑Level: 8+ years of related experience
• Effective written and verbal communication skills to support a collaborative, cross‑functional team

Skills

• Front‑End Development: Strong proficiency in core web technologies: JavaScript (ES6+), TypeScript, HTML5, and modern CSS3/SCSS.
• Modern Frameworks: Hands‑on experience building web applications using React and Next.js.
• UX/UI Design Foundation: Solid understanding of foundational visual design principles, including grid systems, responsive layouts, typography, and color theory.
• Design and Discovery: Demonstrated experience conducting user research, developing user flows, and wireframing interface solutions.
• Component‑Driven Development: Experience creating reusable, component‑based architectures that balance aesthetic fidelity with code performance.
• Demonstrated Experience: Hands‑on technical experience showcasing both design execution (case studies, wireframes, prototypes) and functional front‑end code.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Design and Prototyping Tools: Advanced proficiency with industry‑standard design tools such as Figma, Sketch, or Adobe XD.
  • Accessibility and Section 508: Understanding of WCAG 2.1/2.2 standards, semantic HTML, and ARIA attributes.
  • Design Systems: Direct experience creating, documenting, and maintaining design tokens and enterprise design systems (e.g., Storybook).
  • Motion and Interactions: Familiarity with micro‑interactions, transitions, and web animation libraries (e.g., Framer Motion, CSS animations).
  • Methodologies: Experience working in iterative Agile/Scrum environments alongside cross‑functional squads.