UX/UI Developer

Clearance Level
Top Secret/SCI
Category
Software Engineering
Location
Springfield, Virginia
Onsite Workplace
Key Skills For Success

Agile Methodology

Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)

User Experience Development

REQ#: RQ147911
Requisition Type: Regular
Your Impact

Own your opportunity to serve as a critical component of our nation’s safety and security. Make an impact by using your expertise to protect our country from threats.

Job Description


Deliver simple solutions to complex problems as a UX/UI Developer at GDIT. Here, you’ll tailor cutting-edge solutions to the unique requirements of our clients. With a career in application development, you’ll make the end user’s experience your priority and we’ll make your career growth ours.

At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a UX/UI Developer you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on TS/SCI cleared UX/UI Developer joining our team to support our intelligence customer in Springfield, VA.

HOW A UX/UI DEVELOPER WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

Job Description Summary:

GDIT is looking for a dynamic, talented and experienced UX and UI Developer who can create front-end applications. This person needs to have the ability to identify alternative design strategies, assess design viability and rapidly transform business requirements into a user interface design. The UX/UI Developer should have experience with aspects of UX design like visual hierarchy, user research and process flow. You will need to be a hands-on contributor in a fast-paced agile environment. This person must have a passion for user-centric design and be a strong communicator. The UX/UI Developer will also need to interact with developers during the implementation phases.

Position Duties:

  • Utilizes well defined software processes, such as Agile, to work in a rapid development environment as part of a development team.
  • Designs, codes and unit tests front and back-end solutions for integrated systems using packages such as in HTML, CSS, C++, C#, Java and JavaScript.
  • Develops integration code to connect and interface systems and services.
  • Develops solutions that utilize open standards and ICDs to promote interoperability through service based architectures.
  • Analyzes, fixes, and documents DRs on systems.
  • Be able to rapidly prototype/mock up solution design, look, feel and aesthetics
  • Work with development teams across multiple engagements to design efficient and comprehensible user interfaces given client requirements
  • Prepare documentation of all UIs developed
  • Collaborate with stakeholders and development to define and implement innovative solutions for product direction, visuals, experience, and team performance
  • Execute all visual design stages from concept to pre-production hand-off to developers.
  • Conduct user research and analyze user feedback against design requirements to reflect within design work.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

Requirements:

  • 5 years of professional experience with Bachelor's Degree in Graphic/Web Design, User Experience and/or a web design/development or related discipline.
  • Experience working in Agile environments and facilitating working sessions across teams
  • Understanding of the User Experience Process
  • Excellent problem-solving and communication skills to advocate design principals and approach
  • Knowledge of software development lifecycle
  • Knowledge of user-centered design/human centered design principles
  • User experience practices and methodologies.
  • Knowledgeable about Web Accessibility requirements
  • Ability to interact, navigate and adapt to challenges in an ever-changing environment, managing expectations of customers and multiple teams.
  • Strong organizational skills; ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and manage priorities effectively.
  • Self-motived individual


Location: Springfield, VA

US Citizenship Required


GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:

● 401K with company match
● Comprehensive health and wellness packages
● Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
● Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
● Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
● Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays

#Rover2022

Work Requirements
Years of Experience

5 + years of related experience

* may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree

Travel Required

None

Citizenship

U.S. Citizenship Required

About Our Work

We are GDIT. The people supporting some of the most complex government, defense, and intelligence projects across the country. We deliver. Bringing the expertise needed to understand and advance critical missions. We transform. Shifting the ways clients invest in, integrate, and innovate technology solutions. We ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. We are there. On the ground, beside our clients, in the lab, and everywhere in between. Offering the technology transformations, strategy, and mission services needed to get the job done.

COVID-19 Vaccination

GDIT does not have a vaccination mandate applicable to all employees. To protect the health and safety of its employees and to comply with customer requirements, however, GDIT may require employees in certain positions to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Vaccination requirements will depend on customer site requirements.

GDIT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.