User Interface / User Experience (UX/UI Designer)

Evans & Chambers Technology; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology firm specializing in national defense solutions is seeking a talented UI/UX Designer in Chantilly, VA. This role involves designing and developing WordPress themes, optimizing site performance, and ensuring compliance with usability standards. Candidates should have 8–12 years of relevant experience, a BS degree, and active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance. Join a team committed to creating innovative software solutions in mission-critical environments.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph is required.
• 8–12 years of relevant experience.
• Strong understanding of usability and accessibility standards.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop well-structured, maintainable WordPress themes from scratch.
• Develop WordPress plugins supporting custom functionality and integrations.
• Optimize website backend performance (database and server integrations).
• Maintain and enhance themes and plugins.
• Conduct performance testing and implement speed optimizations.
• Monitor live site performance and troubleshoot UX issues.
• Perform full-stack WordPress development (front-end and back-end).
• Ensure usability and accessibility compliance across devices.
• Participate in Agile development cycles.

Skills

HTML5

SASS/CSS

JavaScript

PHP

MySQL

WordPress Development

Usability Standards

Accessibility Compliance

Education

BS degree

Job description

User Interface / User Experience (UX/UI Designer)

ID: 10000235

Department: Information Technology

Evans & Chambers partners with the US national defense community to create fully integrated, resilient, and innovative digital solutions that enable them to make smart decisions in real-time. We work with our customers on everything from conquering their data to improving and safeguarding IT infrastructure. Our ultimate goal? To enhance our nation's ability to identify, address, and act – no matter what challenges arise.

User Interface / User Experience (UI/UX Designer)

Evans & Chambers Technology (EC)

Location: Chantilly, VA (On‑Site)

Clearance Required: Active TS/SCI with Polygraph Required

Evans & Chambers Technology is seeking a talented and creative UI/UX Designer to support innovative software solutions within Identity, Credential, and Access Management (IdAM/ICAM), Entitlements, Authentication, Authorization, Attributes, and Digital Policy Management programs.

You will help build custom, accessible, and secure web platforms serving both administrators and end users in mission‑critical environments. This role bridges design, development, and production — requiring both hands‑on technical execution and strategic thinking.

Primary Responsibilities

• Design and develop well‑structured, maintainable WordPress themes from scratch
• Develop WordPress plugins supporting custom functionality and integrations
• Optimize website backend performance (database and server integrations)
• Maintain and enhance themes and plugins
• Conduct performance testing and implement speed optimizations
• Monitor live site performance and troubleshoot UX issues
• Perform full‑stack WordPress development (front‑end and back‑end)
• Ensure usability and accessibility compliance across devices
• Participate in Agile development cycles

Required Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph
• BS degree and 8–12 years of relevant experience
• Strong understanding of usability and accessibility standards
• Front‑end experience: HTML5, SASS/CSS, JavaScript
• Back‑end experience: PHP, MySQL, WP REST API, JSON
• Experience developing custom WordPress features and plugins
• Unit testing and QA experience
• Accessibility testing and compliance experience

Desired Qualifications

• AWS Certification

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