Senior UI/UX Engineer for Mission-Critical Government Apps

Zachary Piper Solutions

Annapolis (MD)

Hybrid

USD 170,000 - 190,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) with match

PTO and federal holidays

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Senior UI/UX Software Engineer to support modernization of mission-critical government applications. This role blends user experience design, frontend development, and information architecture to deliver intuitive, user-centric interfaces in secure environments.

The position is hybrid, with work locations including Reston, VA, Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (DC), or Annapolis Junction, MD.

Qualifications

Active TS/SCI clearance with ability to obtain/maintain a polygraph.
13+ years of UI/UX design, frontend development, or modernization experience.
Proficiency in UI/UX design principles, usability testing, and human-centered design.
Proficiency with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Figma.

Responsibilities

Translate mission and technical requirements into wireframes, flows, prototypes, and UX.
Conduct user research, usability testing, and workflow analysis to improve apps.
Develop and maintain reusable UI components and design systems.
Design information architectures, navigation, and interfaces for complex workflows.
Ensure consistency across apps via standardized UX patterns and best practices.
Implement Section 508 accessibility compliance standards.
Collaborate in Agile/Scrum teams for planning, user stories, testing, docs, and releases.
Support modernization, sustainment, and enhancement of mission-critical apps.