UI/UX Developer

Job Description

Description

SAIC is looking for an experienced UI/UX Developer to work remotely joining an Agile Scrum team working on strategic projects supporting the United States Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources and Conservation Division. This software engineer will participate in the analysis, documentation, development, development testing and implementation of software system requirements that support the business/mission systems needed by the projects’ customers. The successful candidate will work within a SAFe Agile team interacting regularly with teammates, internal project leadership, members of other teams, and product owners/customers to determine needs and requirements, then work both as a team member and individual to translate these needs into custom software solutions that are peer reviewed, tested, verified, and integrated. 

Primary duties include: 

• Design, develop and test high-reliability applications
• Interact with other development team members to build software solutions fitting scoped requirements
• Possess proficiency in designing highly reusable components, as part of an enterprise-wide system
• Experience in designing high quality experiences and use flows across app and web 
• Strong understanding of user-centered design principles and best practices 

• Manage software application code using version control and problem tracking software
• Work effectively in an Agile software development environment
• Interact closely with customers
• Communicate complex concepts 

This opportunity is contingent upon award. 

Qualifications

Required Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Software Engineering, or relevant discipline; additional experience may be considered in lieu of degree
• 2+ years UI/UX design and development experience
• Working knowledge of building tests within code base
• Experience working with and understanding JavaScript, CSS, and HTML
• Working knowledge of relational databases; creating and updating SQL statements
• Knowledge of OWASP or other secure coding practices

• Familiar with all phases of the software development lifecycle 
• Experience working in Agile software development pipelines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills as position requires interaction with a variety of stakeholders 
• Ability to think systematically, self-motivated, and a problem solver 
• Focus on team collaboration
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance (not required to start) 

Desired Skills:

• 4+ years UI/UX design and development experience
• React experience is a plus
• Experience working with Atlassian Tools such as JIRA and Confluence
• Experience in Bitbucket and/or Git
• Experience with delivery of software solutions that execute in cloud environments 

• Experience maintaining legacy applications and working in existing code bases such as Java or .Net
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automation tools
• SAFe Agile experience is a bonus

Overview

SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500® technology integrator driving our nation's technology transformation. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian, and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in engineering, digital, artificial intelligence, and mission solutions. Using our expertise and understanding of existing and emerging technologies, we integrate the best components from our own portfolio and our partner ecosystem to deliver innovative, effective, and efficient solutions that are critical to achieving our customers' missions.

We are more than 26,500 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, fostering a respectful work culture based on diversity, equity, and inclusion that values all contributors. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.1 billion. For more information, visit saic.com.