UI/UX Developer
SAIC
**Description**
We are seeking a Front-End React UI/UX Engineer to create visually appealing and user-friendly interfaces for web-based applications. The ideal candidate is proficient in React.js and has a thorough understanding of UI/UX principles. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, such as backend engineers, product managers, and designers, to bring our digital products to life. As a critical component of the front-end team, you will help define the user experience, develop user-centric features, and assure the performance and quality of the application.
**There will be remote options for candidates that are local to Camp Smith, HI, San Diego, CA, or Washington, DC.**
**Essential Functions/Job Duties:**
+ Develop and implement high-quality, maintainable React components and web interfaces.
+ Collaborate with product managers, designers, and backend engineers to define feature requirements and user flows.
+ Transform wireframes, mockups, and prototypes into responsive, pixel-perfect UI.
+ Directly support deployment of software on Kubernetes.
+ Produce documentation for clients to assist with custom applications.
+ Provide tutorials and technical information for product documentation.
+ Ensure consistent design language and branding across all web applications.
+ Apply UI/UX best practices to optimize user experiences, improving usability and accessibility.
+ Conduct usability testing, analyze user feedback, and iterate designs to continuously improve the user experience.
+ Optimize application for maximum speed and scalability across a variety of devices and browsers.
+ Comprehending of design patterns that are object-oriented.
+ Contribute to the overall architecture and best practices for the front-end codebase.
+ Stay updated with the latest front-end technologies and UI/UX trends.
+ Experience working with Cloud technologies such as Azure, and AWS.
+ Deliver customer training.
**Qualifications**
**Required Education and Experience:**
+ **Must be a US Citizen with a Top-Secret clearance. Must have the ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance.**
+ Bachelor of Science in Information Systems / Information Technology / Mathematics or related field and 14 years of experience. In lieu of a degree, four (4) additional years of work experience may be considered.
+ Three (3) or more years of professional experience in front-end web development, with a focus on React.js.
+ Strong understanding of UI/UX design principles and the ability to translate them into high-quality code.
+ Experience with modern web development tools and frameworks such as Webpack, Babel, npm, and ES6+.
+ Experience with state management tools like Redux or Context API.
+ Knowledge of front-end testing frameworks (e.g., Jest, React Testing Library).
+ Proficient in HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript (TypeScript a plus).
+ Travel up to 25%.
**Required Verbal Communications:**
+ Demonstrates excellent clear and concise verbal communication skills.
+ Active communicator - giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate.
**Required Certification:**
+ IAT Level 1 (CompTIA Security + and CCNA) certification (can be obtained within 6 months of hire).
**Desired Experience:**
+ Familiarity with NoSQL databases like Accumulo/Mongo.
+ Familiarity with Apache NiFi.
SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.
Covid Policy: SAIC does not require COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters. Customer site vaccination requirements must be followed when work is performed at a customer site.
REQNUMBER: 2501718
SAIC is a premier technology integrator, solving our nation's most complex modernization and systems engineering challenges across the defense, space, federal civilian, and intelligence markets. Our robust portfolio of offerings includes high-end solutions in systems engineering and integration; enterprise IT, including cloud services; cyber; software; advanced analytics and simulation; and training. We are a team of 23,000 strong driven by mission, united purpose, and inspired by opportunity. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $6.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For information on the benefits SAIC offers, see Working at SAIC. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability
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