Developer-UX User Interface Professional

Job#: 3030034

Job Description:

We are hiring a Developer-UX User Interface Professional!

Role: Developer-UX User Interface Professional

Supporting: Large Financial Services Client

Location: McLean, VA (Onsite)

Assignment Type: Contract Only

Duration: Approximately 1 year (with plans to extend)

Role Overview:

This role focuses on building and evolving a shared Angular component library that drives consistent, accessible, and high-quality user interfaces. The Developer-UX User Interface Professional partners closely with designers and developers to translate sophisticated UX requirements into scalable, reusable frontend solutions. The position plays a key role in setting UI standards, improving performance and accessibility, and supporting teams consuming the component framework.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain reusable Angular components (v16+) within a shared library
• Collaborate with UX/UI designers to implement complex design specifications and interactions
• Establish and enforce frontend UI standards and best practices
• Ensure accessibility compliance (WCAG), cross-browser compatibility, and responsive behavior
• Package, version, test, and publish libraries using CI/CD pipelines and Artifactory
• Write and maintain unit, integration, and end-to-end tests
• Refactor and optimize components for scalability, performance, and maintainability
• Integrate third-party libraries and collaborate with backend developers as needed
• Provide documentation, troubleshooting support, and mentorship to component consumers
• Participate in Agile ceremonies, code reviews, and continuous improvement efforts

Qualifications:

• Strong frontend focus with proficiency in Angular (most recent four versions, v16+)
• Proficient in JavaScript, HTML, and CSS with advanced layout techniques
• Experience building UI frameworks, standards, or shared component libraries
• React experience preferred; some backend exposure (Java, Spring Boot, SQL) is a plus
• Experience working in Agile or Waterfall development environments preferred
• Excellent communication, documentation, and collaboration skills
• Self-starter with strong problem-solving ability and attention to detail

Compensation and Benefits: The pay rate for this position is between $54.00 and $66.13 per hour. Please note that the final rate may be contingent on experience and other factors.

This employer is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.