Description
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.
Target salary range: $160,001 - $200,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.
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.
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