Are you a creative problem solver with a passion for designing intuitive and engaging user interfaces? We’re looking for a talented UI/UX Front-End Developer to bring our digital experiences to life! This position is on site in Quantico, VA and requires a Top-Secret clearance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The User Interface (UI), User Experience (UX), Front-End Expert is responsible for observing user behavior and understanding client vision to improve the design and usability of systems and applications. In close coordination with the Government personnel, the IT Project Manager and software development team, design, build, and maintain aesthetically pleasing/modern interfaces that improve end-users’ abilities while ensuring efficient system operations. Create UI themes for a cohesive systems experience and determine the best ways to incorporate into current systems front end. Understand limitations and provide technical advice wherever necessary to meet client requirements within schedule and budget.

Required Skills / Experience:

• Active Top-Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain SCI if required
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering, Computer Science, or related technical discipline.
Education substitution requires 9+ years’ proven experience providing software design innovative
user interfaces for industry leading software platforms
• 5+ years’ experience as a UI/UX designer delivering innovative user interfaces for current
industry recognized software platforms
• Excellent customer service skills, able to deconstruct user behavior and feedback to create
improved experience for users throughout the development project process
• Expert knowledge of CSS, CSS extension languages, and CSS preprocessor tools as well as
HTML5 best practices. Also, possesses a firm understanding of IT project management
principles, Agile/Scrum methodology, and development & operations strategy
• Proficient designing interfaces and building clickable prototypes using tools such as Axure,
Sketch, or Invision.
• Ability to interpret and navigate development tools such as .NET, Visual Studio 2019, DevCraft,
JetBrains Resharper, IntelliJ IDEA, Jira, Jama Connect, Bootstrap, or Ombori Grid utilizing
common development languages such as C#, Java, Python, JavaScript, Ruby, or SQL

Application deadline 1-31-2025

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The SMX salary determination process takes into account a number of factors, including but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories, relevant prior work experience, specific skills, education and certifications. At SMX, one of our Core Values is to Invest in Our People so we offer a competitive mix of compensation, learning & development opportunities, and benefits. Some key components of our robust benefits include health insurance, paid leave, and retirement.

The proposed salary for this position is:

$86,900—$144,900 USD

At SMX®, we are a team of technical and domain experts dedicated to enabling your mission. From priority national security initiatives for the DoD to highly assured and compliant solutions for healthcare, we understand that digital transformation is key to your future success.

We share your vision for the future and strive to accelerate your impact on the world. We bring both cutting edge technology and an expansive view of what’s possible to every engagement. Our delivery model and unique approaches harness our deep technical and domain knowledge, providing forward-looking insights and practical solutions to power secure mission acceleration.

SMX is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability status, protected veteran status, race, color, age, religion, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy or genetic information. SMX is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer including disability and veterans.

Selected applicant may be subject to a background investigation and/or education verification.

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