UI/UX Developer

VTG

$90K — $110K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active TS/SCI W/ Polygraph required
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Finance, or a related technical field or equivalent practical experience
  • Demonstrated experience with UI/UX design and user research
  • Experience developing wireframes and interactive prototypes
  • Proficiency with modern design and prototyping tools
  • Strong front-end development experience with JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, CSS, React, Next.js
  • Strong attention to detail in visual design and technical implementation

Responsibilities

  • Conduct user research to identify user needs and pain points.
  • Translate requirements into wireframes, prototypes, and functional interfaces.
  • Design cohesive, human-centered interfaces across multiple applications.
  • Develop front-end components with React, Next.js, JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, and CSS.
  • Create interactive prototypes to demonstrate application workflows.
  • Collaborate with teams to implement user problem-solving solutions.
  • Develop responsive designs for consistent experiences across devices.

Benefits

  • Flexible work schedule
  • Opportunities for professional growth
  • Collaborative work environment
  • Participation in Agile/Scrum practices
  • Focus on human-centered design principles
Full Job Description
Overview

VTG is seeking a UI/UX Developer to design and develop intuitive, visually engaging, and user-centered digital experiences across multiple applications. This role combines UI/UX design, user research, prototyping, and front-end development, requiring someone who can take user requirements from initial research and design through functional implementation.

What will you do?

  • Conduct user research to understand user needs, behaviors, workflows, and pain points.
  • Translate user and business requirements into wireframes, mockups, prototypes, and functional user interfaces.
  • Design cohesive, human-centered interfaces that provide consistent user experiences across multiple applications.
  • Develop and implement front-end components using React, Next.js, JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, and CSS.
  • Create interactive prototypes to demonstrate application workflows and proposed user experiences.
  • Collaborate with product managers, developers, and stakeholders to identify and implement solutions to user problems.
  • Apply color theory, typography, layout principles, and grid systems to create visually effective interfaces.
  • Develop responsive and mobile-first designs that provide consistent experiences across devices and screen sizes.
  • Apply accessibility standards, including WCAG and ARIA, when designing and developing user interfaces.
  • Develop and maintain design systems and reusable component libraries to improve consistency across applications.
  • Conduct usability testing and incorporate user feedback into design improvements.
  • Design animations and micro-interactions that enhance usability and the overall user experience.
  • Ensure consistency between approved designs and final front-end implementations.
  • Participate in Agile/Scrum development activities and collaborate throughout the product development lifecycle.


Do you have what it takes?

  • Active TS/SCI W/ Polygraph required.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Finance, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • Demonstrated experience with UI/UX design and user research.
  • Experience developing wireframes and interactive prototypes.
  • Proficiency with modern design and prototyping tools.
  • Strong front-end development experience with:
    • JavaScript
    • TypeScript
    • HTML
    • CSS
    • React
    • Next.js
  • Strong understanding of color theory and grid systems.
  • Experience translating user requirements and designs into functional front-end components.
  • Strong attention to detail across both visual design and technical implementation.

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