Full Stack Developer UI/UX

Leidos; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 131,300 - 237,350; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking an experienced UI/UX Engineer to join a talented team building innovative software in Chantilly, Virginia. The ideal candidate should have substantial experience in WordPress development, both front-end and back-end, utilizing technologies such as HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, and PHP. An active TS/SCI with Polygraph is required.

The position offers a competitive pay range from $131,300.00 to $237,350.00. Join Leidos and help support critical missions that make a difference.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph.
• 12+ years of prior relevant experience or additional experience in lieu of degree.
• Good eye for design and attention to detail.
• Developing custom features and functionality for WordPress.
• Experience with developing and testing for accessibility.

Responsibilities

• Create well-structured WordPress site themes from scratch.
• Develop WordPress plugins for custom functionality.
• Improve website’s back-end efficiency.
• Conduct website performance tests.
• Monitor live website performance and troubleshoot issues.

Skills

WordPress development

Usability and accessibility understanding

HTML5

CSS/SASS

JavaScript

PHP

MySQL

WP REST API

JSON

Unit testing and QA

Education

BS degree

Tools

AWS Certification

Job description

Description

Leidos has immediate opportunities for a UI/UX Engineer to join a team building innovative software supporting the Sponsor’s Entitlement Programs as well as IdAM /ICAM, Authentication, Authorization, Attributes and Digital Policy Management. We're supporting a well-established customer that is responsible for critical and high‑visibility missions applications used by a wide audience. Our team is tremendously talented, and we need to add a talented and creative UIUX Engineer to the team.

Primary Responsibilities

• Proven ability to create well‑structured and maintainable WordPress site themes from scratch.
• Proficiency in developing WordPress plugins to support custom site functionality and integrations.
• Good eye for design and attention to detail.
• Improve the overall efficiency of the website’s back‑end including database and server integration.
• Maintain and optimize the WordPress theme and plugins.
• Conduct website performance tests, and execute performance enhancements to improve site speed.
• Monitor the performance of the live website and troubleshoot content and user experience issues that arise.
• Responsible for both back‑end and front‑end development including the implementation of WordPress themes and plugins as well as site integration.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills are required to perform well as a member of a rapid paced, cross‑functional team environment.
• Utilize agile development methodology.

Required Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph.
• Requires BS degree and 12+ years of prior relevant. Additional experience in lieu of degree.
• Understanding of usability and accessibility issues across all device types.
• Experience with WordPress front‑end development using the following technologies: HTML5, SASS (or equivalent preprocessor)/CSS, and JavaScript.
• Experience with WordPress back‑end development using the following technologies: PHP, MySQL, WP REST API, JSON.
• Developing custom features and functionality for WordPress.
• Creating WordPress plugins.
• Producing unit testing and QA.
• Developing and Testing for Accessibility.

Desired Qualifications

• Certification – Amazon Web Services (AWS).

Pay Range

$131,300.00 - $237,350.00

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.