Senior UI Engineer

Saic; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC in Colorado Springs, CO is seeking a Senior Full Stack Cloud-Native Developer with strong UI development expertise on-site to design advanced solutions and enhance user experiences for mission-critical applications supporting the warfighter.

The successful candidate will design visually compelling, accessible interfaces while building cloud-native applications in a rapid prototyping team. Collaboration with software, data, DevSecOps, and systems engineers is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 9+ years of related experience, or Master’s with 7+ years, or PhD with 4+ years.
• On-site requirement: 100% on-site in Colorado Springs, CO.
• Back-end: 4+ years with Python, Java, or C#.
• Front-end: React/Angular/VueJS with HTML5/CSS3.
• Cloud: 4+ years with AWS, Azure or DAF Cloudworks; automation of testing and delivery.
• Tools/Process: Git, Docker, Kubernetes, Agile Scrum, CI/CD.
• Testing/Optimization: automated testing and front-end performance.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement modern, responsive UIs with React/Angular/VueJS and HTML5/CSS3/JS.
• Translate user needs into intuitive interfaces via wireframes and design systems.
• Build and manage scalable back-end services using Python, Java, C#, or Go with Kubernetes and APIs.
• Collaborate with data engineers to integrate data pipelines and analytics.
• Partner with cyber engineers to enhance security and develop automated CI/CD with DevSecOps.
• Participate in architecture decisions, design reviews, Agile workflows, and iterative delivery.
• Troubleshoot performance, mentor juniors, conduct code reviews, and uphold UI best practices.

Skills

UI/UX design

React

Angular

VueJS

HTML5/CSS3

Python

Java

C#

AWS

Azure

Kubernetes

Docker

Git

CI/CD

Selenium

Jest

JMeter

Accessibility

Design systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 9+ years

Master’s degree + 7+ years

PhD + 4+ years

Tools

Jenkins

Terraform

Helm

Kubernetes

Job description

Description

Join SAIC in Colorado Springs, CO, to develop mission-critical military, intelligence, and Air Force solutions. We are seeking a skilledSenior Full Stack Cloud-Native Developerwithstrong User Interface (UI) development expertiseonsite in Colorado Springs, CO to design advanced solutions and enhance user experiences for mission-critical applications. As part of an innovative, fast-paced team, you will engage indesign, development, testing, deployment, and integrationof cutting-edge solutions that support the warfighter.

The successful candidate willdesign visually compelling, user-friendly interfaceswhile building sustainable, cloud-native applications within a rapid prototyping team. This role includes collaboration with software engineers, data engineers, DevSecOps engineers, and systems engineers.

Responsibilities

• Design and implementmodern, responsive, and accessible UIsolutions using frameworks likeReact, Angular, or VueJS, alongside HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript/TypeScript.


• Translate user needs into intuitive interfaces using wireframes, prototypes, and design systems.


• Build and manage scalable back-end services usingPython, Java, C#, or Go, and leverageKubernetes, REST/GraphQL APIs, and microservices.


• Work with data engineers to integratedata pipelines, analytics tools, and content delivery processes.


• Partner with cyber engineers to enhance software security and develop automatedCI/CD pipelinesfor seamless deployments with DevSecOps teams.


• Participate inarchitecture decisions, technical design reviews, Agile workflows, and iterative software delivery.


• Troubleshoot performance issues, guide junior developers, conduct code reviews, and advocate for UI best practices.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree with 9+ years, Master’s with 7+ years, or PhD with 4+ years of related experience.


• On-Site Requirement: Willing to work100% on-sitein Colorado Springs, CO.


• Back-End Development: 4+ years of experience withPython, Java, or C#.


• Front-End Development: Team-based experience withReact, Angular, or VueJS, plusHTML5, CSS3, and modern UI standards.


• Cloud Development: 4+ years withAWS, Azure, or DAF Cloudworks, and experience automating testing and delivery processes.


• Tools & Processes: Expertise withGit, Docker, Kubernetes, Agile Scrum, and CI/CD pipelines.


• Testing & Optimization: Proficiency with automated testing (e.g.,JMeter, Selenium, Jest) and front-end optimization for accessibility and performance.

Desired Qualifications

• UI/UX Expertise: Experience designingaesthetic, user-friendly, accessible interfaceswith design tools (Figma, Adobe XD, Sketch) and a focus on responsive design, A11y compliance, and web performance.


• DevOps Skills: Familiarity withJenkins, Terraform, Helm, and container orchestration.


• Certifications:
  
  
  
  • Google UX Design Professional Certificate– Focus on UI/UX design.
  
  
  • AWS Certified Developer – AssociateorAzure Developer Associatefor cloud expertise.
  
  
  • Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies (CPACC)– Expertise in accessibility for UI/UX development.
  
  
  • Front End Libraries Certification(freeCodeCamp) or other practical UI certifications.
  
  
  
  


• Strong collaboration and communication skills, with experience engaging stakeholders and mentoring fellow developers.

Target salary range: $120,001 - $160,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.