Software Engineer (UI/UX)

Darkwolfsolutions; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Darkwolfsolutions is seeking a Software Engineer (UI/UX) in Tampa, Florida. The candidate will work on business-critical software, ensuring quality and seamless functionality while championing the user journey through design and development.

With responsibilities ranging from building intuitive cloud applications to creating wireframes and interactive designs, this role demands a solid foundation in UI/UX principles and strong technical skills in modern web development.

The position requires a Bachelor’s in a technical field and significant experience with React, Node.js, and RESTful APIs. US Citizenship and an active Secret security clearance are mandatory.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of User Interface (UI)/User Experience (UX) experience.
• 5+ years of experience with React on the frontend and Node.js (JavaScript/TypeScript) and/or Python on the backend.
• Hands-on experience with modern Git workflows and DevOps automation.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a full-stack developer building cloud-based applications.
• Translate high-fidelity designs into frontend code using React/TypeScript.
• Design user flows and create wireframes to simplify workflows.

Skills

UI/UX Design

JavaScript

React

Node.js

Python

RESTful APIs

Agile Environment

Unit Testing

Git

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

Figma

Jest

Mocha

PyTest

Job description

Dark Wolf is seeking a Software Engineer (UI/UX) to support the development and implementation of business-critical software. The successful candidate will work closely with software development teams to ensure that applications meet quality standards and function seamlessly for users. This role involves designing and executing comprehensive test plans, detecting issues, and providing critical feedback to ensure that software systems are reliable, scalable, and secure. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Serve as a full-stack developer who champions the user journey, building and testing intuitive, cloud-based applications from interface to API.
• Translate your own high-fidelity designs directly into production-ready frontend code (React/TypeScript, and Tailwinds and integrate them seamlessly with robust backend services (Python/Node.js).
• Design the layout, logic, and interactive flow of products.
• Create wireframes (Figma), user flows, and high-fidelity prototypes that simplify complex technical workflows.
• Work closely with cross-functional team members and stakeholders to maintain design system consistency, document UI component libraries, and ensure pixel-perfect deployment.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field, or equivalent industry experience
• Minimum of 2 years of User Interface (UI)/User Experience (UX) experience
• Experience with the following software languages: Angular, JavaScript, React, HTML, or CSS
• 5+ years of experience developing production-grade software in a professional, agile environment.
• 5+ years of full-stack experience with React on the frontend, paired with Node.js (JavaScript/TypeScript) and/or Python on the backend.
• 5+ years of experience designing, building, securing, and consuming robust RESTful APIs and microservices.
• Deep understanding of asynchronous programming paradigms (Promises, Async/Await, and Event-Driven architectures).
• 5+ years of experience writing comprehensive unit and integration tests for both server-side and client-side applications (e.g., Jest, Mocha, PyTest).
• Hands‑on experience with modern Git workflows and DevOps automation approaches in GitHub or GitLab.
• A strong sense of pride in your performance and a deep understanding of its impact on the company’s success.
• Critical thinker with exceptional analytical and troubleshooting skills.A dedicated team player who thrives in cross-functional environments.
• Excellent time-management, organizational, and interpersonal communication skills.
• US Citizenship and an active Secret security clearance.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience in the architecture and implementation of medium-to-large distributed computing environments.
• Experience/knowledge of software and system optimization, helping to remove potential performance bottlenecks
• Experience with maintaining full stack applications with modern technologies, intuitive user-interfaces and scalable data processing architectures using open source software.
• Bachelor Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or equivalent technical degree; or in lieu of degree, 3 years of equivalent industry

This position is located in Tampa, FL.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories.

We are strictly looking for direct, full-time W2 employees. We do not engage with third-party staffing agencies, C2C, or 1099 independent contractors for this role.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.