Mid-Level UI/UX Developer Embedded Alliance - 5.0 Gaithersburg, MD Job Details Full-time $155,000 - $180,000 a year 3 days ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Parental leave 401(k) matching Professional development assistance Life insurance Referral program Qualifications Top Secret Clearance Computer Science CSS JavaScript frameworks Bachelor's degree Linux HTML Full Job Description Overview Analysts spend their whole day inside the tools we build. When an interface is confusing, it costs them time on work that matters. As a UI/UX Developer at Embedded Alliance, you'll design and build interfaces for mission-critical GEOINT applications, bridging design and engineering to turn complex technical workflows into clean, efficient, accessible experiences. You'll work directly with backend engineers, product owners, and the analysts who actually use what you build.

Security Clearance Clearance:

Active TS/SCI clearance with the ability to successfully pass a Polygraph examination.

Responsibilities UI/UX Design & Implementation:

Design and develop intuitive, responsive user interfaces for web-based applications

User Experience Optimization:

Translate complex workflows into simple, efficient user experiences that improve usability and adoption

Front-End Development:

Build and maintain front-end components using modern frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, or similar)

Usability & Accessibility:

Ensure applications meet usability standards and accessibility best practices

Design Systems:

Contribute to and maintain consistent design patterns, components, and style guides

User Research & Feedback:

Gather and incorporate user feedback to continuously improve interface design and functionality

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

Work closely with backend engineers, product teams, and stakeholders to align UI/UX with system capabilities

Performance Optimization:

Improve front-end performance, responsiveness, and scalability Basic Qualifications US citizenship is required per contract Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field with 4-8 years of relevant experience or Master's degree with 2-6 years of relevant experience Strong experience with front-end technologies (JavaScript, HTML, CSS) Experience with modern UI frameworks (React, Angular, etc.) Demonstrated experience designing user-centered interfaces for complex applications Understanding of UX principles, usability, and interaction design Experience working in Linux-based environments Ability to translate user needs into functional design solutions Preferred Qualifications Experience with design tools (Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD) Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Grafana or similar) Familiarity with REST APIs and backend integration Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and front-end deployment workflows Experience working in Agile environments Experience designing and developing intuitive user interfaces for data-driven GEOINT applications.

Pay:

$155,000.00 - $180,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Professional development assistance Referral program Tuition reimbursement Security clearance: Top Secret (Required)

Work Location:

In person