UI/UX Designer

Govcio LLC is seeking a remote UI/UX Designer to support the Veterans Readiness & Employment (VRE) Program Support and Enterprise Services (PSES) product line. This role spans the full UX lifecycle, emphasizes accessibility, and requires close collaboration with engineering teams, leveraging a design system and React/Redux to deliver cohesive interfaces.

Overview

This remote-only position contributes to the complete UX lifecycle, including research, wireframing, prototyping, usability testing, and design system usage, in close collaboration with engineering teams. The ideal candidate translates complex requirements into intuitive workflows while integrating accessibility considerations into the design process.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement user interface components using React.js, Redux, and a comprehensive design system library, focusing on robust integrations with REST and SOAP APIs and other established web services.
• Participate in system planning and the deployment process while ensuring adherence to software compliance and testing standards.
• Oversee frontend development workflows, create user guidelines, and conduct system analysis to address questions about program intentions, output specifications, data input requirements, programming strategies, and control systems as needed.
• Collaborate with a team of developers toward successful project execution, delivering high-quality deliverables on schedule.
• Provide mentorship and leadership to foster continuous improvement and excellence within the team.
• Establish and promote best practices and coding standards to maintain high-quality output.
• Collaborate on gathering user requirements, developing user stories, and planning project timelines and estimates.
• Oversee the preparation of documentation, including reports, operational procedures, and maintenance manuals.
• Lead integration testing efforts to ensure seamless system functionality and robustness.
• Maintain proactive communication with internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment and timely issue resolution.
• Conduct in-depth analysis of system requirements, including data flow, input/output specifications, and hardware/software needs to optimize performance.
• Actively participate in code and sprint reviews to ensure deliverables meet contractual obligations and project specifications.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with 2-5 years of relevant experience, or commensurate experience.
• Demonstrated experience developing in React/Redux.
• Analytical and investigative skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal guidance and supervision.
• Experience collaborating with a team of developers/engineers.
• Experience with Agile Methodology and Scrum Processes.
• Advanced knowledge of the software development lifecycle.
• Experience with government cloud hosting environments AWS, as well as unit testing and end-to-end testing.
• Experience with code versioning and project management tools (e.g., Jira, GitHub, Confluence, etc.).
• Demonstrated experience working in a remote work environment.
• Must be a US citizen or authorized to work in the US.

Technologies

• React.js
• Redux
• REST APIs
• SOAP APIs
• AWS
• Jira
• GitHub
• Confluence
• VA.gov platform
• CorpDB
• MPI
• BDN
• VBMS

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Proven experience working with the VA and/or other Federal agencies, with a deep understanding of federal processes and regulations.
• Strong familiarity with the VA.gov platform and ecosystem, demonstrating the ability to navigate and optimize its features.
• Knowledge of government cloud hosting solutions, including AWS, and adept at managing web hosting environments.
• Proficient in managing API services within the VA network; skilled in handling and optimizing RESTful API transactions.
• Demonstrated expertise in system integrations, with a preference for experience with CorpDB, MPI, BDN, and VBMS systems.

Clearance Required

Ability to obtain and maintain Suitability/Public Trust.

Salary

USD 75,000.00 - USD 85,000.00 /Yr.