Senior UI Developer

Work sponsorship is not available for this position. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. Job Title: Developer-UX User Interface Professional Locations: Onsite in Mclean, VA (5 days a week) Interview Type: In-Person Job Overview: Must Have Qualifications: Front end focus, Angular - most recent four versions of angular (version 16 and up), framework for UI standards, front end design and UI development.

Preferred: React and with some back-end support • 5 years of relevant experience and specialized training or certification in the following technologies: J2EE, Java, Web Development and SQL. • Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills • Foster a collaborative and inclusive team environment, encouraging open communication and knowledge sharing. • Develop and maintain complex, reusable Angular components as part of a shared component library.

• Collaborate with UX/UI designers to accurately implement sophisticated design specifications and user experience requirements. • Apply advanced CSS skills, including responsive layouts (Flexbox, Grid) and theming, to ensure high-quality visual and interactive experiences. • Ensure all components meet accessibility standards (such as WCAG) for an inclusive user experience.
• Document component usage and integration guidelines for consumers of the library. • Package, test, and publish the component library to Artifactory, ensuring proper versioning and dependency management. • Use Bitbucket for source control, participating in code reviews and following established branching strategies.
• Work with CI/CD pipelines to automate building, testing, and deploying the component library. • Test and validate components for cross-browser compatibility and responsive behavior across devices. • Troubleshoot and resolve UI or styling issues, working closely with designers and developers to achieve precise results.
• Provide support to users consuming the component library, assisting with integration, debugging issues, and implementing code fixes as needed. • Participate in working sessions with users to identify and resolve technical challenges in real time. • Write and maintain unit, integration, and end-to-end test cases for Angular components to ensure reliability and maintainability.
• Refactor and optimize existing components for improved performance and scalability. • Maintain up-to-date technical documentation for all developed components and processes. • Stay current with Angular, CSS methodologies, and evolving UX/UI best practices.
• Research and recommend new tools, libraries, or frameworks to improve development workflows and component quality. • Collaborate with backend developers to ensure seamless integration between frontend components and APIs. • Adhere to code quality standards and participate in regular code reviews to maintain a high standard across the codebase.
• Provide knowledge sharing and mentorship to team members on Angular best practices, accessibility, and component development. • Analyze and incorporate feedback from users to continuously improve component functionality and usability. • Integrate third-party libraries and APIs as required to extend component capabilities.
• Monitor and address security vulnerabilities within the component library. • Manage version control and handle library upgrades and migrations as needed. • Create and maintain demo applications to showcase component usage and best practices.
• Optimize components for performance, minimizing load times and resource usage. • Participate in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and other Agile ceremonies as part of the development process. • Track and report on issues and enhancements using project management tools like Jira.
• Ensure compliance with organizational and industry standards for software development. Preferred Skills: • Proficient in documenting and communicating ideas clearly • Ability to resolve issues in a non-confrontational manner • JavaScript: Proficient • Angular: Proficient (alternatively, Angular: Comfortable + React: Comfortable) • HTML/CSS: Proficient • Spring Boot: Experience • Java: Experience • SQL: Experience • Experience with Agile or Waterfall software development project methodologies preferred Benefits: We offer a benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k). Compensation: $65.00 – $70.00 per hour.

This is the targeted compensation range for this role per year. Please note that this range is provided as a guideline and the final offer will be based on several factors, including but not limited to, skillset and competencies, level of experience, education, certifications, and location. We are an equal opportunity employer.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.