Senior UI/UX Developer

SAIC

. Employ participatory design, creative brainstorming, and other techniques to collaborate with software developers, systems engineers, and product team members in an agile software development team .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeAshburn • Virginia • United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in UI/UX design, usability research, and accessibility standards, with a strong ability to collaborate in agile environments and deliver high-quality, user-centered products across multiple platforms. Proficient in modern JavaScript frameworks and design tools, ensuring effective communication of technical concepts to diverse audiences.

Highest-signal resume keywords

UI/UX DesignJavaScript Frameworks (VueJS, Angular, React)CSS Frameworks (Bootstrap)Figma, Axure, Adobe Creative SuiteSection 508 Accessibility Standards

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Hard Skills

UI/UX DesignUsability ResearchJavaScript FrameworksCSS FrameworksWeb DesignPrototypingUser TestingAgile MethodologiesDevOps ToolsAccessibility Standards

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsCollaboration SkillsAttention to DetailTime ManagementCreative Problem Solving

Tools & Technologies

FigmaAxureAdobe Creative SuitePhotoshopXDDreamweaverInDesignAtlassian ConfluenceJIRA

Certifications & Qualifications

DHS Public Trust Clearance

Industry Keywords

Agile Software DevelopmentUser-Centric DesignCross-Functional TeamsWorkflow MappingTechnical Communication

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AngularAxureBootstrapJavaScriptReactVue.js

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Employ participatory design, creative brainstorming, and other techniques to collaborate with software developers, systems engineers, and product team members in an agile software development team
Ensure quality products and timely delivery that meet stakeholder needs and IT Accessibility Standards
Map workflows and user paths; create storyboards, wireframes, mockups, low- and high-fidelity prototypes, and UI specifications across multiple applications and platforms
Design graphics, icons, and other visual elements as necessary
Evaluate designs using user-centric techniques such as UI reviews and cognitive walkthroughs
Maintain awareness of current technology design and usability trends and share information across teams
Participate in working groups and meetings with application stakeholders to discuss user requirements and present wireframes and mockups

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of experience in UI/UX design, UX strategy, and usability research and testing
Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a public trust security clearance
Experience delivering code using modern JavaScript frameworks such as VueJS, Angular, or React, with the ability to implement and support modern JavaScript code
Experience delivering products that work across a range of browsers and platforms
Experience using modern CSS frameworks such as Bootstrap to deliver responsive, mobile aware products
Experience delivering and meeting Section 508 Accessibility standards
Excellent understanding of the life cycle process of website development (discovery, planning, design, requirements, coding, testing, and user testing and evaluation)
Experience with web design using Figma, Axure, Adobe Creative Suite Web Premium, Photoshop, XD, Dreamweaver, InDesign, etc.
Excellent communication and writing skills, including ability to communicate technical concepts to a non-technical audience
Experience with Agile and DevOps tools such as Atlassian Confluence and JIRA
Current holder of a DHS Public Trust clearance or ability to obtain one; employment is contingent upon having/obtaining clearance prior to starting
Strong communication and collaboration skills for working with cross-functional teams
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality results