Software Developer - UI​/UX L4 or L5 Security Clearance

Position: Software Developer - UI/UX - (L4 or L5) with Security Clearance
We're looking for a Senior UI/UX Software Developer to help design and build modern, intuitive web applications supporting mission-critical systems. This is a unique opportunity to combine user experience design, frontend engineering, and information architecture to transform complex tools into seamless, user-friendly solutions. If you enjoy solving hard problems, simplifying complexity, and building clean, elegant interfaces-this role is for you.

This role is HYBRID and can report to Annapolis Junction, Md., Reston, Va., or Washington, DC. What You'll Do 🎯 Design User-Centered Experiences
* Evaluate existing applications and identify usability improvements

* Translate complex requirements into wireframes, workflows, and intuitive designs

* Conduct user research and usability testing to drive design decisions
🧩 Build Modern Web Interfaces
* Develop responsive web applications using React, Angular, or Vue

* Create clean, maintainable code with HTML, CSS, and Java Script

* Integrate applications with APIs and backend services
🗂 Shape Information Architecture
* Organize complex data into clear navigation and structures

* Design layouts that make information easy to find and use
🎨 Own the Design System
* Build and maintain reusable UI components in Figma

* Ensure consistency across all products and interfaces
♿ Ensure Accessibility
* Design and build interfaces compliant with Section 508 standards
⚙ Collaborate in Agile Teams
* Work within Agile/Scrum environments

* Contribute to user stories, documentation, and sprint delivery
What Is UI/UX (and Why It Matters Here)? In this role, you'll directly impact how users interact with complex systems:
* UX (User Experience):
Focuses on how easy and efficient the system is to use

* UI (User Interface):
Focuses on how the system looks and behaves visually
Your work ensures users can complete tasks faster, with fewer errors, and less training-a critical need in high-stakes environments.

Required Qualifications
* Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph

* 13+ years of experience (or equivalent education/experience combination)

* Strong experience with:
* UI/UX design and usability principles

* Frontend frameworks (React, Angular, or Vue)

* HTML, CSS, Java Script

* Figma (components, prototyping)

* Experience integrating with REST APIs
Nice to Have
* Experience with Adobe XD

* Familiarity with Node.js, Java, or AWS

* Experience with real-time data (Web Sockets)

* Strong background in user research or usability testing
Why Join Us?
* Work on mission-critical systems that make a real impact

* Collaborate with highly skilled, multidisciplinary teams

* Influence both design and development decisions end-to-end
Compensation: $170,000- $195,000 depending on years of experience PTO, Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401