Front End Developer

Darkwolfsolutions; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Dark Wolf is seeking a Front End Developer to support the United States Space Force by building UI/UX focused front end applications for Space Systems Command projects. This on-site role requires strong coding skills and collaboration within a fast-paced defense program.

Responsibilities include implementing UI components, wireframes, and design systems using HTML, CSS/SCSS, and modern front-end tools, while complying with security and government standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, data science, software development or STEM related specialty with 3+ years UI/UX development experience.
• Proven experience in front-end development for government/complex environments preferred.
• Certifications or training related to UI/UX and design systems are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Providing a portfolio of professional UI/UX design work and hands-on coding.
• Designing UI elements such as input controls, navigational components and informational components.
• Creating user flows, wireframes, prototypes and mockups.
• Translating requirements into style guides, design systems and attractive interfaces.
• Creating user-centered designs based on business requirements and user feedback.

Skills

UI/UX Development

HTML

CSS/SCSS

Design Systems

JavaScript

GIT

Docker

Education

Bachelors in CS/Engineering/STEM

Tools

Sketch

InVision

Visio

PostgreSQL

Kibana

Job description

Dark Wolf is seeking aFront End Developer to support United States Space Force (USSF) by developing software in support of Space Systems Command (SSC) Cyber Operations Branch rapid agile development of defensive cyber solutions to protect, defend, and respond to both ground and space based cyber adversarial threats. A successful candidate should be a leader and problem solver with a proven ability to deliver superior results as part of a high performing team in a fast-paced environment. This position requires onsite support at Peterson Air Force Base in Colorado Springs, CO. This team will be based out of Colorado Springs, CO.

Key Responsibilities:

• Providing a portfolio of professional UI/UX design work. Hands-On with coding and ability to troubleshoot using HTML, CSS and comparable languages.
• Designing UI elements such as input controls, navigational components and informational components.
• Creating user flows, wireframes, prototypes and mockups.
• Translating requirements into style guides, design systems, design patterns and attractive user interfaces.
• Creating user-centered designs by understanding business requirements, and user feedback.

Required Qualifications:

• 3+ years relevant experience performing activities in the Government (military and/or civil servant), federally funded research and development center, or profit or non-profit Government support, or development contractor arena
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, data science, software development or STEM related specialty and 3 years of UI/UX Development experience
• Certifications: SAFe for Teams, Google UX Design, General Assembly UX Design Immersive
• Experience in the Programming language: Sketch, InVision, Visio, HTML, CSS (SCSS), Design Systems, Adobe Creative Suite
• Familiarity and knowledge of: SIMP Project, Ansible, Docker, GIT, Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), Suricata, Zeek, Kibana, Logstash, Elastic Search, Neo4J, PostgreSQL
• US Citizen and with a Secret security clearance

Desired Qualifications:

• Relevant DoD and/or Industry work experience in Space Systems Command

This position is located in Colorado Springs, CO.

The estimated salary range for this position is $90,000.00 - $110,000.00, commensurate on experience and technical skillset.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity, confirm US Citizenship, and complete the required employment eligibility verification upon hire.