Senior Cloud Native UI Engineer

Description

Join SAIC in Colorado Springs, CO, to develop mission-critical military, intelligence, and Air Force solutions. We are seeking a skilled
Senior Full Stack Cloud-Native Developer
with strong User Interface (UI) development expertiseonsite in Colorado Springs, CO to design advanced solutions and enhance user experiences for mission-critical applications. As part of an innovative, fast-paced team, you will engage indesign, development, testing, deployment, and integration of cutting-edge solutions that support the warfighter.

The successful candidate will design visually compelling, user-friendly interfaceswhile building sustainable, cloud-native applications within a rapid prototyping team. This role includes collaboration with software engineers, data engineers, Dev Sec Ops  engineers, and systems engineers.

• Design and implementmodern, responsive, and accessible UIsolutions using frameworks like React, Angular, or VueJS, alongside HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript/Type Script.
• Translate user needs into intuitive interfaces using wireframes, prototypes, and design systems.
• Build and manage scalable back-end services using
  
  Python, Java, C#, or Go, and leverage
  
  Kubernetes, REST/GraphQL APIs, and microservices.
• Work with data engineers to integratedata pipelines, analytics tools, and content delivery processes.
• Partner with cyber engineers to enhance software security and develop automated CI/CD pipelines for seamless deployments with Dev Sec Ops  teams.
• Participate inarchitecture decisions, technical design reviews, Agile workflows, and iterative software delivery.
• Troubleshoot performance issues, guide junior developers, conduct code reviews, and advocate for UI best practices.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree with 9+ years, Master’s with 7+ years, or PhD with 4+ years of related experience.
• On-Site Requirement:
  Willing to work
  100% on-sitein Colorado Springs, CO.
• Back-End Development: 4+ years of experience with Python, Java, or C#.
• Front-End Development:
  Team-based experience with React, Angular, or VueJS, plusHTML5, CSS3, and modern UI standards.
• Cloud Development: 4+ years withAWS, Azure, or DAF Cloud works, and experience automating testing and delivery processes.
• Tools & Processes:
  Expertise with
  
  Git, Docker, Kubernetes, Agile Scrum, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Testing & Optimization:
  Proficiency with automated testing (e.g.,JMeter, Selenium, Jest) and front-end optimization for accessibility and performance.

• UI/UX Expertise:
  Experience designingaesthetic, user-friendly, accessible interfaces with design tools (Figma, Adobe XD, Sketch) and a focus on responsive design, A11y compliance, and web performance.
• Dev Ops
  
  Skills:
  
  Familiarity with Jenkins, Terraform, Helm, and container orchestration.
• Certifications:
  • Google UX Design Professional Certificate– Focus on UI/UX design.
  • AWS Certified Developer – Associateor Azure Developer Associate for cloud expertise.
  • Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies (CPACC)– Expertise in accessibility for UI/UX development.
  • Front End Libraries Certification(freeCodeCamp) or other practical UI certifications.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills, with experience engaging stakeholders and mentoring fellow developers.

Target salary range: $120,001 - $160,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.