UX/UI Developer

TEKsystems; United States; Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

TEKsystems is seeking a UI/UX & Frontend Developer for a hybrid contract role in Washington, DC. You will design and implement intuitive user interfaces supporting modernization efforts, blending research, prototyping, and front-end implementation.

You will translate wireframes into modern, maintainable UI components, collaborate with backend teams, and ensure accessibility and responsive design across applications. This role emphasizes strong design thinking and cross-team collaboration.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of UI/UX and frontend development experience.
• Experience with Figma/Adobe XD and modern frontend frameworks.
• Strong understanding of web accessibility and responsive design.
• Excellent communication with stakeholders and end users, presenting concepts clearly.

Responsibilities

• Develop wireframes, prototypes, user flows, and design system components.
• Conduct user needs research and gather feedback to refine UI/UX approaches.
• Create and maintain style guides, pattern libraries, and reusable design artifacts.
• Ensure adherence to accessibility requirements and design standards.
• Build responsive UIs using JavaScript/TypeScript, React, or related technologies.
• Collaborate with backend teams to align UI with API capabilities.
• Support usability testing and provide design-driven recommendations.
• Provide cross-team design support for modernization initiatives.

Skills

UI/UX experience

Frontend development

Wireframing

Prototyping

React

Accessibility

Tools

Figma

Adobe XD

Job description

Description

The UI/UX & Frontend Developer will work across teams to design and implement intuitive user interfaces supporting modernization efforts for applications. This role blends user experience research, wireframing, prototyping, responsive design, and front-end implementation. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong design thinking, iterative visual design skills, and the ability to translate wireframes into modern, maintainable UI components.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop wireframes, prototypes, user flows, and design system components to support application functionality.
• Conduct user needs research, gather feedback, and adjust UI/UX approaches accordingly.
• Create and maintain style guides, pattern libraries, and reusable design artifacts.
• Ensure adherence to 508 accessibility requirements and FBI design standards.
• Build responsive user interfaces using modern JavaScript/TypeScript, React, or related web technologies.
• Collaborate with backend developers to align UI components with API capabilities.
• Support usability testing, analyze test results, and provide design-driven recommendations.
• Provide cross-team design support for additional unit projects and modernization initiatives.

Required Qualifications:

• Recommend 5+ years of UI/UX and Frontend development experience.
• Experience in UI/UX design, prototyping tools (Figma, Adobe XD, etc.), and modern frontend development frameworks.
• Strong understanding of web accessibility, responsive design, and modern design systems.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively collaborate with stakeholders and end users, gather feedback, present design concepts, and ensure alignment across teams.
• Ability to collaborate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Skills

Javascript, Ux design, Html, Css, React.js, Front end, Ui development, React, Ui/ux, Design, Typescript, Ui design, Angular, Java, User experience, Wireframe

Top Skills Details

Javascript,Ux design,Html,Css,React.js,Front end,Ui development,React,Ui/ux,Design,Typescript,Ui design,Angular,Java,User experience,Wireframe

Additional Skills & Qualifications

HYBRID

Experience Level

Expert Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Washington, DC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $70.00 - $80.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following:Medical, dental & visionCritical Illness, Accident, and Hospital401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions availableLife Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)Short and long-term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)Transportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTime Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Washington, DC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 30, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Washington,DC.

About TEKsystems

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

Were a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. Were a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. Were strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. Were building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.