UX/UI Designer & Front-End Developer Arlington, VA - Pioneering Evolution, LLC : Job Details

POSITION DESCRIPTION:Pioneering Evolution is seeking aUI/UX Designer & Front-End Developerto lead the design and development of intuitive, user-friendly interfaces for aMarine Corps software application. This individual will work closely withproduct managers, developers, and stakeholdersto create engaging digital experiences that enhance usability and accessibility while ensuring compliance withDoD and Section 508 accessibility standards.The UI/UX Designer & Front-End Developer will be responsible fordesigning wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity UI elementswhile implementing these designs usingmodern front-end technologies. This role involvesuser research, usability testing, and continuous iterationto enhance user experience based onindustry best practices, security considerations, and user feedback.This position requiresa Secret Clearanceand is based in theWashington D.C. metro area, withon-site requirements as needed.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design and implement UI/UX solutionsfor web applications, ensuringcompliance with Section 508, WCAG, and DoD usability standards.
• Develop wireframes, interactive prototypes, and high-fidelity UI designsto effectively communicate design concepts.
• Implement responsive and accessible UI designs, ensuring adherence tobest practices in UI/UX design.
• Conduct user research, usability testing, and data analysisto identify areas for UI/UX improvements.
• Develop and integrate front-end componentsusingReact, Angular, or Vue.js.
• Ensure secure UI design principlesto mitigate risks such asclickjacking, form spoofing, and data exposure.
• Implement and maintain design systems and component-based UI frameworksto ensure consistency across applications.
• Utilize CSS preprocessors (SASS, LESS) and front-end build tools (Webpack,Vite, Gulp)to streamline development workflows.
• Collaborate with developers, DevSecOps engineers, and stakeholdersto ensure seamless UI/UX integration.
• Stay current with emerging trendsin UI/UX design, accessibility, and front-end development.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field.
• 4+ years of experience in UI/UX design and front-end development.
• Proficiency in UI/UX design tools, includingFigma, Adobe XD, or Sketch.
• Experience with wireframing, prototyping, and interactive design methodologies.
• Knowledge of accessibility standards (Section 508, WCAG) and best practices in responsive design.
• Ability to conduct user research, usability testing, and incorporate feedback into design iterations.
• Experience implementing and maintaining design systemsand component-based UI development.
• Experience with CSS preprocessors (SASS, LESS) and front-end build tools (Webpack, Gulp).
• Understanding of secure UI design principles to mitigate security risks.
• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. security clearance; therefore, U.S. citizenship is required.

DESIRED EXPERIENCE:

• Experience with motion design and micro-interactionsto enhance user engagement.
• Experience with user analytics and A/B testingto refine design choices.
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies and collaboration within cross-functional teams.
• Experience working with DevSecOps teamsto ensure security is integrated into front-end development.
• Experience with API design and integration in front-end applications.

WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE OFFER:

In addition to competitive salaries and opportunities for professional development and advancement, our employees enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits. To keep pace with the changing needs of our employees, we continually evaluate benefit plans. Current benefits include:

• Paid time off
• 10 paid holidays
• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Legal assistance
• Company-paid life insurance and AD&D
• Company-paid long term and short term disability insurance
• 401(k) plan with company contribution
• Continuing Education Opportunities – We encourage our employees to grow in their areas of expertise and beyond. We believe in strengthening our team through education and we offer a variety of opportunities to pursue individual education, training and development goals. In addition to traditional classroom learning, new employees go through an internal proficiency program to ensure everyone has the skills they need to succeed.

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