Senior UI/UX Engineer for Mission-Critical Government Apps

Zachary Piper Solutions; Maryland; Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary range: 170k-190k USD

Comprehensive benefits: medical, and 4

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions seeks a Senior UI/UX Software Engineer to modernize mission-critical government applications. You will blend user research, frontend development, and information architecture to create intuitive, user-centered interfaces for complex environments.

The role requires designing modern web apps with responsive interfaces using current frontend frameworks, in secure government settings. Hybrid work from Reston, VA; DC area or Annapolis Junction, MD is available, and

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI Clearance with ability to obtain or maintain a Polygraph.
• 13+ years of relevant experience in UI/UX design, frontend development, or application modernization.
• Strong expertise in UI/UX design principles, usability testing, and human-centered design methodologies.
• Proficiency with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Figma.
• Experience developing reusable components, design systems, and frontend architectures.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Translate mission and technical requirements into wireframes, user flows, prototypes, and intuitive user experiences.
• Conduct user research, usability testing, and workflow analysis to improve application effectiveness.
• Develop and maintain reusable UI components and design systems
• Design information architectures, navigation structures, and interfaces that simplify complex workflows and datasets.
• Ensure consistency across applications through standardized design patterns and UX best practices.
• Implement and maintain Section 508 accessibility compliance standards.
• Collaborate within Agile/Scrum teams to support sprint planning, user stories, testing, documentation, and releases.
• Support modernization, sustainment, and enhancement efforts for mission-critical applications.

Skills

UI/UX design

Usability testing

Design systems

Frontend architectures

HTML

CSS

JavaScript

Figma

Communication

Tools

Adobe XD

Node.js

AWS

WebSockets

React

Angular

Vue

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions seeks a Senior UI/UX Software Engineer to modernize mission-critical government applications. You will blend user research, frontend development, and information architecture to create intuitive, user-centered interfaces for complex environments.

The role requires designing modern web apps with responsive interfaces using current frontend frameworks, in secure government settings. Hybrid work from Reston, VA; DC area or Annapolis Junction, MD is available, and