Senior‐Level User Experience Designer (JavaScript)

IDS International; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 145,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Annapolis Junction, MD, is searching for a Senior-Level User Experience Designer to drive UX design and front-end development for innovative systems. The successful candidate will perform user research, develop solutions using technologies like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, and ensure integration with backend systems. Required qualifications include a relevant degree with extensive experience, and familiarity with Agile processes. Compensation ranges from $145,000 to $165,000, alongside various corporate benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with eight (8) years of relevant experience, or Master's degree with six (6) years, or Doctoral degree with four (4) years.
• Experience working in Agile development environments.
• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph.

Responsibilities

• Write and maintain front‑end code to implement UX designs.
• Design and conduct user interviews, surveys, and usability tests.
• Develop front‑end components using modern web technologies.
• Collaborate with backend developers to integrate front‑end code.
• Ensure front‑end implementations meet performance, accessibility, and compatibility requirements.
• Develop and maintain UX documentation including design guidelines.

Skills

User research

Front-end development

Agile environments

HTML

CSS

JavaScript

React

Vue.js

Education

Bachelor's degree with 8 years experience

Master's degree with 6 years experience

Doctoral degree with 4 years experience

Associate's degree with 10 years experience

High school diploma/GED with 12 years experience

Job description

Job Title

Senior‑Level User Experience Designer (JavaScript)

Locations

Annapolis Junction, MD

Shifts Available

Please note, candidates must be flexible. Shift times are general hours; some projects may require earlier or later reporting based on customer requirements.

Job Description

IDS is seeking a Senior‑Level User Experience (UX) Designer to support the Analysis and Mitigation mission through UX design and front‑end development for Agentic Knowledge Management Systems. The designer will conduct user research, develop front‑end solutions, and maintain UX documentation to support integration with backend systems and mission workflows.

Key Duties

• Write and maintain front‑end code to implement UX designs
• Design and conduct user interviews, surveys, and usability tests to identify trends, insights, and opportunities for improvement
• Develop front‑end components using modern web technologies
• Collaborate with backend developers to integrate front‑end code with existing backend services
• Ensure front‑end implementations meet performance, accessibility, and cross‑browser compatibility requirements
• Develop and maintain UX documentation including design guidelines, style guides, technical plans, milestones, and user guides

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with eight (8) years of relevant experience, or Master’s degree with six (6) years, or Doctoral degree with four (4) years
• Alternatively, Associate’s degree with ten (10) years of relevant experience, or high school diploma/GED with twelve (12) years of relevant experience
• Experience working in Agile development environments
• Experience with HTML, CSS, JavaScript
• Experience with modern front‑end frameworks including React and Vue.js
• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph

Compensation

• Salary range: $145,000 – $165,000
• Benefits

Employee may be required to occasionally lift and/or move moderate amounts of weight, typically less than 20 pounds, but may vary depending on the position. Regular and predictable attendance is essential.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state, and local law.