Senior UI/UX Software Designer
Job Description
Core4ce is seeking a Senior UI/UX Software Designer to support mission-critical government applications in an onsite role at WPAFB, OH.
Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end design work for user-centered software applications that support government mission objectives
- Create intuitive, accessible, effective user interfaces to improve operational effectiveness and user adoption
- Partner with government stakeholders to collect requirements, map user workflows, and surface usability improvements
- Produce wireframes, prototypes, user flows, and interface designs aligned to mission needs and technical constraints
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to software engineers and development teams
- Support software architecture, integration, testing, deployment, and maintenance activities
- Develop technical documentation, reports, design specifications, and engineering artifacts
- Participate in Agile ceremonies, design reviews, code reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Ensure solutions satisfy security, performance, scalability, reliability, and usability requirements
Requirements
- Security clearance: Active TS/SCI clearance preferred; candidates with an active Public Trust clearance or higher may be considered if eligible to obtain a TS/SCI clearance
- Education & experience: Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or Information Technology plus at least 10 years of relevant professional experience, or an equivalent education and experience combination as permitted under contract requirements
- Ability to collaborate with users to understand task flow and job-to-be-done
- Proficiency with Figma to create and maintain UI designs based on user needs
- Experience collaborating with developers to guide implementation of user interfaces
- Support usability and user acceptance testing activities
- Experience designing and implementing modern user interfaces and user experiences
- Practical application of UI/UX principles, user-centered design methodologies, and usability best practices
- Experience creating wireframes, mockups, prototypes, workflows, and UI specifications
- Experience translating requirements into user-centered solutions in collaboration with developers, product owners, and stakeholders
- Strong understanding of software engineering principles, application architecture, and software development lifecycle methodologies
- Ability 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
Technologies
- Figma
- Scrum
Benefits
- 401(k) with 100% company match on the first 6% deferred, with immediate vesting
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage; employee portion paid 100% by Core4ce
- 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
- The Forge program for proposing bold innovations with internal backing
Preferred Qualifications
- Practical experience working in Agile environments using the Scrum framework
- Advanced Certified ScrumMaster (A-CSM) certification
- Understanding of secure application design principles and how cybersecurity requirements impact user experience and accessibility
- Scrum certifications and demonstrated experience supporting Agile product development teams
Job Details
- Location: WPAFB, OH, United States (onsite)
- Position type: Full-Time/Regular
- Salary: USD 135,000 - 144,000 per year (annual)
- Tracking code: 1452-383