SAIC

Senior UI Engineer

SAIC$120K — $160K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with 9+ years, Master's with 7+ years, or PhD with 4+ years of related experience.
  • Willing to work 100% on-site in Colorado Springs, CO.
  • 4+ years of back-end development experience with Python, Java, or C#.
  • Team-based front-end development experience with React, Angular, or VueJS, plus HTML5 and CSS3.
  • 4+ years of cloud development experience with AWS, Azure, or DAF Cloudworks, and automation expertise.
  • Proficiency with Git, Docker, Kubernetes, Agile Scrum, and CI/CD pipelines.
  • Experience with automated testing and front-end optimization for performance.

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement modern, responsive, and accessible UI solutions using frameworks such as React, Angular, or VueJS.
  • Translate user needs into intuitive interfaces using wireframes, prototypes, and design systems.
  • Build and manage scalable back-end services using languages like Python, Java, C#, or Go, employing Kubernetes and REST/GraphQL APIs.
  • Integrate data pipelines and analytics tools in collaboration with data engineers.
  • Enhance software security and develop automated CI/CD pipelines with the DevSecOps team.
  • Participate in architecture decisions and Agile workflows for iterative software delivery.
  • Troubleshoot performance issues and guide junior developers through code reviews.

Benefits

  • Collaborative and innovative work environment with a focus on advanced technology solutions.
  • Engagement in mission-critical projects that directly support military and intelligence objectives.
  • Opportunities for professional growth through mentorship and exposure to diverse engineering roles.
  • Access to the latest development tools and methodologies in a fast-paced tech landscape.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Description

Join SAIC in Colorado Springs, CO, to develop mission-critical military, intelligence, and Air Force solutions. We are seeking a skilled Senior Full Stack Cloud-Native Developer with strong User Interface (UI) development expertise onsite in Colorado Springs, CO to design advanced solutions and enhance user experiences for mission-critical applications. As part of an innovative, fast-paced team, you will engage in design, development, testing, deployment, and integration of cutting-edge solutions that support the warfighter.

The successful candidate will design visually compelling, user-friendly interfaces while building sustainable, cloud-native applications within a rapid prototyping team. This role includes collaboration with software engineers, data engineers, DevSecOps engineers, and systems engineers.

Responsibilities:
  • Design and implement modern, responsive, and accessible UI solutions using frameworks like React, Angular, or VueJS, alongside HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript/TypeScript.
  • Translate user needs into intuitive interfaces using wireframes, prototypes, and design systems.
  • Build and manage scalable back-end services using Python, Java, C#, or Go, and leverage Kubernetes, REST/GraphQL APIs, and microservices.
  • Work with data engineers to integrate data pipelines, analytics tools, and content delivery processes.
  • Partner with cyber engineers to enhance software security and develop automated CI/CD pipelines for seamless deployments with DevSecOps teams.
  • Participate in architecture decisions, technical design reviews, Agile workflows, and iterative software delivery.
  • Troubleshoot performance issues, guide junior developers, conduct code reviews, and advocate for UI best practices.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:
  • Education: Bachelor's degree with 9+ years, Master's with 7+ years, or PhD with 4+ years of related experience.
  • On-Site Requirement: Willing to work 100% on-site in Colorado Springs, CO.
  • Back-End Development: 4+ years of experience with Python, Java, or C#.
  • Front-End Development: Team-based experience with React, Angular, or VueJS, plus HTML5, CSS3, and modern UI standards.
  • Cloud Development: 4+ years with AWS, Azure, or DAF Cloudworks, and experience automating testing and delivery processes.
  • Tools & Processes: Expertise with Git, Docker, Kubernetes, Agile Scrum, and CI/CD pipelines.
  • Testing & Optimization: Proficiency with automated testing (e.g., JMeter, Selenium, Jest) and front-end optimization for accessibility and performance.
Desired Qualifications:
  • UI/UX Expertise: Experience designing aesthetic, user-friendly, accessible interfaces with design tools (Figma, Adobe XD, Sketch) and a focus on responsive design, A11y compliance, and web performance.
  • DevOps Skills: Familiarity with Jenkins, Terraform, Helm, and container orchestration.
  • Certifications:
    • Google UX Design Professional Certificate - Focus on UI/UX design.
    • AWS Certified Developer - Associate or Azure Developer Associate for cloud expertise.
    • Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies (CPACC) - Expertise in accessibility for UI/UX development.
    • Front End Libraries Certification (freeCodeCamp) or other practical UI certifications.
  • Strong collaboration and communication skills, with experience engaging stakeholders and mentoring fellow developers.

Target salary range: $120,001 - $160,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

Overview

SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

About SAIC

Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) is a technology integrator in the technical, engineering, intelligence, and enterprise information technology markets. SAIC has approximately 26,000 employees and operates in more than 70 countries. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Reston, Virginia. SAIC provides services to the U.S. government, including the Department of Defense, the intelligence community, and civilian agencies. The company also serves commercial customers in the healthcare, energy, and financial services sectors.
Learn more about SAIC
Size
26,000 employees
Market Cap
$6 billion
Industry
Net Income
$206 million
Founded
1969
5 Year Trend
+10.7%
Revenue
$6.8 billion
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