UI/UX Front End Engineer

Lynker Technologies; Boulder (CO); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Lynker Technologies is seeking a detail-oriented UI/UX Front-End Engineer to support a long-term contract with SWPC at NCEP. You will translate complex scientific data into clean, responsive interfaces on Drupal 10 for spaceweather.gov and testbed.spaceweather.gov.

The role focuses on integrating UI with data streams, accessible design, and collaboration with scientific developers. Remote work may be possible for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Web Engineering, or related field (or equivalent).
• 5+ years of dedicated web development and UI/UX front-end experience.
• Experience with Drupal 10 (Twig, custom layouts, render API).
• Proficiency in HTML5, CSS3/SASS, JavaScript (ES6+), and responsive layouts.
• Strong design fidelity and polished UI; Git for version control.

Responsibilities

• Build, theme, and maintain front-end components within Drupal 10.
• Collaborate with backend scientists to integrate UI with data streams and APIs.
• Develop accessible, mobile-first user interfaces for maps, charts, and forecasts.
• Ensure cross-browser compatibility and performance optimization.
• Contribute to design system and component architecture.

Skills

HTML5

CSS3/SASS

JavaScript/TypeScript

Responsive design

Accessibility

Git

Education

Bachelor's Degree in CS or related field

Tools

Drupal 10

Twig

Drupal render API

Job description

Lynker Technologies

UI/UX Front End Engineer

US-CO-Boulder

Job ID: 2026-1666

Type: Full-Time

# of Openings: 1

Category: Information Technology

Boulder, CO

Overview

Lynker is seeking a detail-oriented UI/UX Front-End Engineer to support a long term contract with the Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC) at the National Centers for Environmental Prediction (NCEP). SWPC operates 24/7, monitoring space weather conditions that impact national security, satellite operations, aviation, power grids, and emergency management.

In this role, you will build and refine the front-end user interfaces, accessible designs, and visual features for both the primary operational site (spaceweather.gov) and the experimental testbed site (testbed.spaceweather.gov). Working alongside web application scientific developers, you will translate complex scientific data into clean, responsive, and intuitive web interfaces built on Drupal 10.

This position plays a critical role in the research-to-operations (R2O) process by enabling the integration of new models, data sources, and processing workflows into operational test environments. The Ideal Web Developer selected will be located in the Boulder, CO, however the role could operate remotely for the right candidate.

Responsibilities

• UI/UX & Drupal Engineering: Build, theme, and maintain scalable front-end components within Drupal 10, ensuring high-fidelity visual translation from design comps to responsive web environments.
• Scientific Developer Collaboration: Partner closely with backend scientific developers to integrate UI components, interactive dashboards, and visual tools with underlying data streams and web services.
• Design System & Component Architecture: Develop clean, modern, and reusable front-end assets using modern web standards (HTML5, CSS3/SASS, JavaScript/TypeScript) and Drupal theme frameworks.
• User Experience & Accessibility: Craft accessible, mobile-first user flows for complex space weather maps, charts, and forecasts in alignment with federal Section 508 / WCAG standards.
• Cross-Browser & Responsive Optimization: Test and optimize front-end interfaces across major browsers, devices, and viewports to ensure seamless visual consistency and performance.

Qualifications

The UI/UX Front End Engineer selected should have the following:

• A Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Web Engineering, Interactive Design, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience)
• Experience: 5+ years of dedicated web development and UI/UX front-end engineering experience.
• CMS Expertise: Demonstrated experience custom-theming and building front-end components in Drupal 10 (Twig, custom layouts, Drupal render API).
• Core Tech Stack Mastery: High proficiency in HTML5, CSS3/SASS, JavaScript (ES6+), and modern CSS layouts (Flexbox, CSS Grid).
• High Design Fidelity: Strong eye for visual detail and commitment to producing polished, high-quality user interfaces.
• Version Control: Proficiency with Git and standard collaborative development workflows.

The Ideal Web Developer will have the following:

• Experience engineering data visualizations or mapping interfaces for scientific, meteorological, or geospatial applications (e.g., Leaflet, OpenLayers, Chart.js, or D3.js).
• Hands-on experience with Federal Section 508 web accessibility compliance and testing tools.
• Familiarity with containerized local development workflows (e.g., Docker, DDEV, or Lando).
• Experience collaborating with scientific, engineering, or research teams in an Agile environment.

About Lynker

Lynker is a growing, employee owned, small business, specializing in professional, scientific and technical services. Our continually expanding team combines scientific expertise with mature, results-driven processes and tools to achieve technically sound, cost effective solutions in hydrology/water sciences, geospatial analysis, information technology, resource management, conservation, and management and business process improvement.

We focus on putting the right people in the right place to be effective. And having the right people is critical for success. Our streamlined organization enables and empowers our talented professionals to tackle our customers' scientific and technical priorities creatively and effectively.

Lynker offers a team-oriented work environment, and the opportunity to work in a culture of exceptionally skilled professionals who embrace sound science and creative solutions. Lynker's benefits include the following:

• Personalized career growth plans for every employee

Lynker is an E-Verify employer.

Lynker is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other legally protected status under federal, state, or local laws.