Senior UI​/UX Software Designer

Core4ce Careers is seeking a Senior UI/UX Software Designer to support the development of mission-critical government applications from an onsite location in Wpafb, OH
. In this role, you will lead user-centered UI/UX design and help teams implement solutions that improve usability, operational effectiveness, and adoption across the software development lifecycle.

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of user-centered software applications aligned to government mission objectives.
• Create intuitive, accessible, and effective user interfaces that support operational effectiveness and user adoption.
• Partner with government stakeholders to gather requirements, understand user workflows, and identify usability improvements.
• Build wireframes, prototypes, user flows, and interface designs that meet mission needs while accounting for technical constraints.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to software engineers and development teams.
• Support software architecture, integration, testing, deployment, and maintenance activities.
• Produce technical documentation, reports, design specifications, and other engineering artifacts.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies, design reviews, code reviews, and ongoing continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure solutions meet requirements for security, performance, scalability, reliability, and usability
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• Active TS/SCI clearance preferred.
• Candidates with an active Public Trust clearance or higher may be considered if eligible to obtain TS/SCI.
• Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or Information Technology with at least 10 years of relevant professional experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience as permitted under contract requirements.
• Experience collaborating with users to understand task flow and job-to-be-done.
• Proficiency with Figma to create and maintain user interface designs based on user needs.
• Experience working with developers to guide implementation of user interfaces.
• Support for usability and user acceptance testing activities.
• Hands-on experience designing and implementing modern user interfaces and user experiences.
• Strong grounding in UI/UX principles, user-centered design methodologies, and usability best practices.
• Ability to create wireframes, mockups, prototypes, workflows, and user interface specifications.
• Experience translating requirements into user-centered solutions with product owners, stakeholders, and software developers.
• Strong understanding of software engineering principles, application architecture, and software development lifecycle methodologies.
• Capability to provide technical direction and guidance to junior engineers and developers.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including preparation of technical reports, design documentation, and engineering artifacts.

• Practical experience in Agile environments using the Scrum framework.
• Advanced Certified Scrum Master (A-CSM) certification.
• Understanding of secure application design principles and how cybersecurity requirements influence user experience and accessibility.
• Scrum certifications and demonstrated experience supporting Agile product development teams.

• 401(k) with 100% company match on the first 6% deferred, with immediate vesting.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with the employee portion paid 100% by Core4ce
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• Unlimited access to training and certifications, with no pre-set cap on eligible professional development.
• Tuition assistance for job-related degrees and courses.
• Paid parental leave
  , PTO that grows with tenure
  , and generous holiday schedules.

Core4ce supports a mission focused on strengthening national security and advancing war fighting outcomes, driven by innovators, self-starters, and critical thinkers.

Core4ce also offers internal innovation support through The Forge
, giving employees the opportunity to propose bold ideas and help bring them to life with internal backing.