Software Developer - Junior

Description

NNData Corporation is seeking a UI/UX Software Developer with experience working in a Federal Government, preferably DoD/IC, contracting environment. The Software Developer UI/UX will plan, design, and develop web applications and web pages using code and visual design tools. Developer will analyze user needs and develop software solutions for client use with the aim of optimizing operational efficiency.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Design, develop and implement responsive web pages/applications for a variety of legacy and modernized systems using front-end code.
• Collaborate with product management and engineering to define and implement innovative solutions for the product direction, visuals, and experience.
• Execute all visual design stages from concept to final hand-off to engineering.
• Conceptualize original ideas that bring simplicity and user friendliness to complex design roadblocks.
• Create wireframes, storyboards, user flows, process flows and site maps to effectively communicate interaction and design ideas.
• Present designs and key milestone deliverables to stakeholders.
• Conduct user research and evaluate user feedback.
• Analyze user needs and develop software solutions.
• Establish and promote design guidelines, best practices, and standards.
• Design software or customize software for client use with the aim of optimizing operational efficiency.
• May analyze and design databases within an application area, working individually or coordinating database development as part of a team.
• Remote work with monthly development team meetings at a Reston, VA office. Clearance requirements may mean eventual1 or 2 days on-site in Reston, VA SCIF. 

Required Qualifications and Experience

• 5+ years of proven UI/UX experience.
• Proven work experience as a Front-end developer
• Must have experience in the following programming languages/libraries: Angular, Typescript, JavaScript, jQuery, CSS and HTML.
• Demonstrable UI/UX design skills with a strong portfolio.
• Solid experience in creating wireframes, storyboards, user flows, process flows and site maps.
• Proficiency in Photoshop, Illustrator, OmniGraffle, or other visual design and wire-framing tools.
• Excellent visual design skills with sensitivity to user-system interaction.
• Ability to present designs and sell solutions to various stakeholders.
• Ability to solve problems creatively and effectively.
• Maintains currency with the latest UI trends, techniques, and technologies.
• Experience working in an Agile/Scrum development process.
• Bachelor s Degree and/or equivalent in Human-Computer Interaction, Interaction Design, or related field required.

Desired Qualifications:

• DoD/IC Experience
• Great understanding of user behavior and understand how to align business/marketing goals with technology.
• Experience with HTML, CSS, and other design tools to achieve responsive designs.
• Certified Scrum Professional Certification is highly desired.
• Understand, and are comfortable with, the basics of SQL databases.
• Can implement basic user stories with minimal or no support.
• Can create and modify graphical user interfaces (GUI).
• TS clearance and SCI with polygraph eligibility is preferred.

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information;

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