Software Developer - UI/UX - (L4 or L5)

We're looking for a Senior UI/UX Software Developer to help design and build modern, intuitive web applications supporting mission-critical systems. This is a unique opportunity to combine user experience design, frontend engineering, and information architecture to transform complex tools into seamless, user-friendly solutions.

If you enjoy solving hard problems, simplifying complexity, and building clean, elegant interfaces-this role is for you.

This role is HYBRID and can report to Annapolis Junction, Md., Reston, Va., or Washington, DC.

What You'll Do

🎯 Design User-Centered Experiences

• Evaluate existing applications and identify usability improvements
• Translate complex requirements into wireframes, workflows, and intuitive designs
• Conduct user research and usability testing to drive design decisions

🧩 Build Modern Web Interfaces

• Develop responsive web applications using React, Angular, or Vue
• Create clean, maintainable code with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
• Integrate applications with APIs and backend services

🗂 Shape Information Architecture

• Organize complex data into clear navigation and structures
• Design layouts that make information easy to find and use

🎨 Own the Design System

• Build and maintain reusable UI components in Figma
• Ensure consistency across all products and interfaces

♿ Ensure Accessibility

• Design and build interfaces compliant with Section 508 standards

⚙ Collaborate in Agile Teams

• Work within Agile/Scrum environments
• Contribute to user stories, documentation, and sprint delivery

What Is UI/UX (and Why It Matters Here)?

In this role, you'll directly impact how users interact with complex systems:

• UX (User Experience): Focuses on how easy and efficient the system is to use
• UI (User Interface): Focuses on how the system looks and behaves visually

Your work ensures users can complete tasks faster, with fewer errors, and less training-a critical need in high-stakes environments.

Required Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph
• 13+ years of experience (or equivalent education/experience combination)
• Strong experience with:
  • UI/UX design and usability principles
  • Frontend frameworks (React, Angular, or Vue)
  • HTML, CSS, JavaScript
  • Figma (components, prototyping)
• Experience integrating with REST APIs

Nice to Have

• Experience with Adobe XD
• Familiarity with Node.js, Java, or AWS
• Experience with real-time data (WebSockets)
• Strong background in user research or usability testing

Why Join Us?

• Work on mission-critical systems that make a real impact
• Collaborate with highly skilled, multidisciplinary teams
• Influence both design and development decisions end-to-end

Compensation:

$170,000- $195,000 depending on years of experience

PTO, Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401