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