Senior UI/UX Software Designer

Core4ce Careers; Bath Township (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match on deferral

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vis

Unlimited access to training and certs

Tuition assistance

Paid parental leave and generous PTO

Generous holiday schedules

Internal innovation support

Job summary

Core4ce is seeking a Software Engineer IV with a strong UI/UX focus to support government applications. You will lead design and implementation of modern interfaces, collaborate with stakeholders, and mentor junior engineers across the full software development lifecycle.

Applicants should hold a Master's degree and TS/SCI (or higher) clearance preference, 10+ years of professional experience, and hands-on experience with Figma and agile practices.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance preferred.
• Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or Information Technology with 10+ years of relevant experience.
• Collaborate with users to understand task flow and translate into UI/UX solutions.
• Experience using Figma for UI design and prototyping.
• Experience guiding teams and implementing interfaces across the software lifecycle.
• Experience with modern UI/UX principles and accessibility.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and implementation of user-centered software interfaces for government missions.
• Develop intuitive, accessible UIs that improve operational effectiveness.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and translate workflows.
• Create wireframes, prototypes, and user flows aligned with requirements and constraints.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to engineers.
• Support architecture, integration, testing, deployment, and maintenance.
• Produce design specs and engineering artifacts.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and design reviews.
• Ensure security, performance, scalability, reliability, and usability.

Skills

UI/UX design

Figma

Mentorship

Agile ceremonies

Education

Master's degree in Engineering/CS/IT

Tools

Figma

Job description

We are seeking a Software Engineer IV with a strong background in User Interface (UI) and User Experience (UX) design to support the development of mission-critical government applications. This position combines advanced software engineering expertise with human-centered design principles to create intuitive, efficient, and accessible user experiences that support operational mission requirements.

The successful candidate will lead the design and implementation of modern user interfaces, collaborate with government stakeholders and development teams, and translate complex requirements into effective software solutions. This individual will provide technical leadership, mentor junior engineers, and serve as a key contributor throughout the software development lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of user-centered software applications supporting government mission objectives.
• Design intuitive, accessible, and effective user interfaces that enhance operational effectiveness and user adoption.
• Collaborate with government stakeholders to gather requirements, understand user workflows, and identify usability improvements.
• Develop wireframes, prototypes, user flows, and interface designs that align with mission requirements and technical constraints.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to software engineers and development teams.
• Support software architecture, integration, testing, deployment, and maintenance activities.
• Prepare technical documentation, reports, design specifications, and engineering artifacts.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies, design reviews, code reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure solutions meet security, performance, scalability, reliability, and usability requirements.

This position is designed to be flexible, with responsibilities evolving to meet business needs and enable individual growth.

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI clearance preferred. Candidates with an active Public Trust clearance or higher may be considered if eligible to obtain a TS/SCI clearance.
• Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or Information Technology with a minimum of 10 years of relevant professional experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience as permitted under contract requirements.
• Collaborate with users to understand their task flow and job-to-be-done
• Use Figma to create and maintain user interface designs based on user needs
• Collaborate with developers to guide them in implementing user interfaces
• Support usability and user acceptance testing activities
• Experience designing and implementing modern user interfaces and user experiences.
• Experience applying UI/UX principles, user-centered design methodologies, and usability best practices.
• Experience creating wireframes, mockups, prototypes, workflows, and user interface specifications.
• Experience collaborating with software developers, product owners, and stakeholders to translate requirements into user-centered solutions.
• Strong understanding of software engineering principles, application architecture, and software development lifecycle methodologies.
• Ability to provide technical direction and guidance to junior engineers and developers.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including preparation of technical reports, design documentation, and engineering artifacts.

Preferred Qualifications

• Practical experience working in Agile environments utilizing the Scrum framework.
• Advanced Certified ScrumMaster (A-CSM) certification.
• Understanding of secure application design principles and the impact of cybersecurity requirements on user experience and accessibility.
• Scrum certifications and demonstrated experience supporting Agile product development teams.

Why Work for Us?

Core4ce is a team of innovators, self-starters, and critical thinkers—driven by a shared mission to strengthen national security and advance warfighting outcomes.

We offer

• 401(k) with 100% company match on the first 6% deferred, withimmediatevesting
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage—employee portion paid 100% by Core4ce
• Unlimitedaccess totrainingand certifications, with no pre-set cap on eligible professional development
• Tuition assistancefor job-related degrees and courses
• Paidparental leave, PTO that grows with tenure, and generous holiday schedules
• Got a big idea? At Core4ce,The Forgegives every employee the chance to propose bold innovations and help bring them to life with internal backing.

Join us to build a career that matters—supported by a company that invests in you.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, disability, veteran status, age, genetic information, or other legally protected status.

*Core4ce provides the listed pay range for this position as a general guideline only and not as a guarantee of compensation or salary. Final offers may take into account a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, job responsibilities, education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, market data alignment, any applicable collective bargaining agreement, and other legal requirements.