Cleared UI/UX Software Engineer - SME

Sunfire Solutions; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 210,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunfire Solutions is seeking a Cleared UI/UX Software Engineer (15+ years) for an onsite role in Fairfax, VA. You will lead web-based UI/UX initiatives and guide architecture alongside a cross‑functional team.

Expect to design modern UI solutions, build prototypes, and write clean code while mentoring others. A TS/SCI clearance with poly is required to qualify for this opportunity, with competitive compensation and growth prospects.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
• BS/BA in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 15+ years of frontend or full‑stack software engineering experience.
• Strong JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML and CSS skills.
• Experience with Vue.js, React or Angular frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Provide ground-up UI/UX guidance for web-based applications.
• Design net-new solutions or modernize existing applications.
• Develop quick UI prototypes to demonstrate next-gen features when needed.
• Write clean, professional code and encourage consistent engineering practices across the team.
• Collaborate with engineers on system architecture, UI/UX considerations, and broader application design.
• Create low and high fidelity mockups, wireframes, and visuals that illustrate user interactions.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Collaboration

Learning mindset

Education

BS/BA in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Vue.js

React

Angular

REST APIs

JSON Web Tokens

NPM

Node.js

Linux

AWS

Job description

Sunfire Solutions is hiring a Cleared UI/UX Software Engineer (15+ years) to build and lead web-based UI/UX solutions for an onsite role in Fairfax, VA.

Responsibilities

• Provide ground-up UI/UX guidance and lead UI/UX design for web-based applications
• Design net-new solutions or modernize existing applications
• Develop quick UI prototypes to demonstrate next-gen features when needed
• Write clean, professional code and encourage consistent engineering practices across the team
• Analyze user experience, interactions, and usability to develop effective interfaces
• Drive consistency using component reuse, theming, and style guides
• Collaborate with engineers on system architecture, UI/UX considerations, and broader application design
• Create low and high fidelity mockups, wireframes, and visuals that illustrate user interactions
• Troubleshoot and debug technical issues
• Share technical knowledge with other developers

Requirements

• Active US Government Security Clearance: TS/SCI with active poly
• Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills
• Willingness to take on challenges and learn new things
• Desire to work at the forefront of your field
• Ability to work individually or in groups
• Education: BS/BA in Computer Science, related field, or equivalent experience

Technical skills

• 15+ years of demonstrated software engineering experience in front-end or full-stack work
• Extensive knowledge of JavaScript and TypeScript, plus HTML and CSS (Less/Sass)
• Experience with modern front-end frameworks: Vue.js, React, Angular, etc.
• Experience designing high-fidelity wireframes, mockups, and UI prototypes
• Extensive knowledge of REST APIs, JSON processing, and JSON Web Tokens
• Experience with NPM and Node.js
• Knowledge of advanced web topics: worker threads, web sockets, and storage APIs
• Knowledge of OO design patterns and software architectural patterns
• Familiarity with Linux operating systems
• Familiarity with AWS services and cloud deployments

Technologies

• JS, TypeScript, HTML, CSS
• Less, Sass
• Vue.js, React, Angular
• REST APIs, JSON processing, JSON Web Tokens
• NPM, Node.js, worker threads
• Web sockets, storage APIs
• Linux
• AWS services, cloud deployments
• OO design patterns, software architectural patterns

Compensation

• Salary: $210,000 - $250,000 per year

What you will not be doing

• Spending your days writing user documentation or designing PowerPoint slides
• Simply installing and integrating COTS products
• Working with stagnant technologies
• Writing status reports or justifying career-goal metrics