UI/UX Developer

C Mack Solutions LLC; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

C. Mack Solutions is seeking a UI/UX Developer with agile methodology experience to join our team and support a complex program for the Federal Government.

You will develop intuitive, user-centered designs and responsive interfaces that are maintainable and reliable, collaborating with developers, product owners and stakeholders. Responsibilities include leading a cohesive look-and-feel across applications, creating wireframes and prototypes, establishing design standards, and mentoring junior

Qualifications

• Degree in a related field such as Interactive Design, Architecture, Industrial Design or Human Factors
• Experience with websites and web apps that are responsive across device viewports
• 5+ years’ experience in UI/UX development
• Proficiency with enterprise UI design tools such as Figma (preferred) or similar tools
• Experience communicating designs with stakeholders such as product owners and developers
• Ability to balance design trade-offs with feasibility and maintenance
• Experience with React, Angular, TypeScript, JavaScript, HTML/CSS, and Kendo UI

Responsibilities

• Develop user interfaces that meet business requirements and user needs
• Lead the development of a cohesive look-and-feel and standardized user experience across applications
• Create compelling, user-focused experiences aligned with clients' business objectives
• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to create and execute style guides, interaction patterns, and information design standards
• Develop wireframes, mockups, and prototypes to communicate ideas to stakeholders
• Establish standard layout and style libraries across applications
• Work with the functional team to assess feasibility and improve design ideas
• Ensure product quality and timely delivery, mentoring junior team members
• Work on-site in Ashburn, VA 1–2 days per week

Skills

UI/UX Development

React

Angular

TypeScript

JavaScript

HTML

CSS

Kendo UI

Figma

Jira

Confluence

GitLab

Agile methodologies

Responsive design

Web accessibility

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Figma

Axure

Sketch

InVision

Adobe XD

Job description

Description

C. Mack Solutions is seeking a UI/UX Developer with agile methodology experience to join our team and support a complex program to provide Agile development and operations and maintenance for critical systems on a mission-critical program for the Federal Government. As a UI/UX Developer of an Agile team you will be responsible for creating intuitive, user-centered designs and developing responsive, interactive user interfaces that are maintainable, efficient, and reliable. Experience with Agile development methodologies and ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including developers, product owners, and stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

• Develop user interfaces that meet business requirements and user needs


• Lead the development of a cohesive look-and-feel and standardized user experience across applications


• Developing compelling, creative, and user-focused experiences and points of view that align with clients’ business objectives


• Collaborating with cross discipline team to create and execute experience style guides, interaction patterns, and information design standards


• Develop wireframes, mockups, and/or prototypes supporting design ideas and effectively communicate ideas to various stakeholders


• Establish standard layout and style libraries across applications


• Work closely with the functional team to determine feasibility of requirements and collaborate on design ideas and improvements.


• Ensuring product quality and timeliness of work, providing advice and guidance, resolving problems to meet objectives, and providing periodic performance reports


• Work independently and efficiently within agile software development environment, utilizing tools and practices like JIRA, Confluence, GitLab, unit testing and harness.


• Providing mentoring to junior members of the team


• Must be able to work on-site in Ashburn, VA 1-2 days per week

Requirements

You must live within the DC, MD, VA area.

U.S. Citizenship is required. Candidate must have an Active CBP Public Trust clearance.

• Degree in a related field, such as Interactive Design, Architecture, Industrial Design, Graphic Design or Human Factors


• Experience working collaboratively to communicate effectively through websites and web applications that are easy for real people to use and responsive across all device viewports


• Professional Experience: 5 + years’ experience in UI/UX development


• Professional experience with enterprise UI design tools such as Figma (preferred), or similar tools


• Professional experience communicating designs with stakeholders such as product owners, end users, development teams, and management


• Ability to understand trade-offs between designs, technical feasibility, and maintenance


• Proficiency in development and maintenance of web applications using React, Angular, TypeScript, JavaScript, browser technologies such as HTML, HTTP and CSS and JavaScript framework such as Kendo UI.


• Familiarity with Java and associated frameworks such as Spring/Spring boot


• Familiarity with our tech stack: Java 17, Spring/Spring boot, React, UI state management, ORM such as Hibernate, PostgreSQL, Amazon AWS


• Continuous Integration / Continuous Deployment tools such as Harness, Jenkins, GitLab or Bamboo


• Stay current on important industry and customer trends to ensure our applications are delivering relevant solutions


• Collaborate effectively with stakeholders inside the company and with customer groups to drive effective solutions


• Use data, validation, and feedback strategies that deliver code backed by qualitative and quantities testing


• Experience with responsive and mobile-first development


• Willing to take risks and champion new ideas.


• Have experience developing applications, from consumer facing to internal tools


• Maintain a user-centered approach while respecting business needs


• Able to work and be effective in an agile design environment


• Working knowledge of and ability to assist others in the use of design tools to support process improvement (Figma, Axure, Sketch, Invision, XD, etc.)


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills


• Highly responsible, team-oriented individual with very strong work ethics and a self-starter

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Design Thinking certifications such as those offered through IDEO, Stanford, Cornell, MIT or a host of other organizations


• Proven experience designing for web accessibility (Section 508 standards)


• Experience with information architecture


• Ability and interest in educating others on user-centered design best practices


• Advanced understanding of Lean processes, and Agile principles