UI/UX Designer

Job Category: Information Technology

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: None

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%

Type of Travel: Local

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The Opportunity:

Are you tired of working to patch legacy applications and ready to put your knowledge, skills and experience to work building a true modern application that is new development, cloud native, working in a SecDevOps environment including real Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment, Test Automation, in a consistent Agile Software Development Framework?

CACI is currently looking for UI/UX Designers with agile methodology experience to join our BEAGLE (Border Enforcement Applications for Government Leading-Edge Information Technology) Agile Solution Factory (ASF) Team supporting Customs and Border Protection (CBP) client located in Northern Virginia!

Responsibilities:

As a UI/UX developer of an Agile team you will be responsible for creating intuitive, user-centered designs and developing responsive, interactive user interfaces that are maintainable, efficient and reliableExperience with Agile development methodologies and ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including developers, product owners, and stakeholdersDevelop user interfaces that meet business requirements and user needsLead the development of a cohesive look-and-feel and standardized user experience across applicationsDeveloping compelling, creative, and user-focused experiences and points of view that align with clients’ business objectivesCollaborating with cross discipline team to create and execute experience style guides, interaction patterns, and information design standardsDevelop wireframes, mockups, and/or prototypes supporting design ideas and effectively communicate ideas to various stakeholdersEstablish standard layout and style libraries across applicationsWork closely with the functional team to determine feasibility of requirements and collaborate on design ideas and improvements.Ensuring product quality and timeliness of work, providing advice and guidance, resolving problems to meet objectives, and providing periodic performance reportsWork independently and efficiently within agile software development environment, utilizing tools and practices like JIRA, Confluence, GitLab, unit testing and harness.Providing mentoring to junior members of the teamMust be able to work on-site in Ashburn, VA 2-3 days per week

Qualifications:

Required: 

Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to pass CBP background investigation, criteria include but is not limited to:3 year check for felony convictions1 year check for illegal drug use1 year check for misconduct such as theft or fraudDegree in a related field, such as Interactive Design, Architecture, Industrial Design, Graphic Design or Human FactorsExperience working collaboratively to communicate effectively through websites and web applications that are easy for real people to use and responsive across all device viewportsProfessional Experience: 7+ years of professional experience with 5 + years’ experience in UI/UX developmentProfessional experience with enterprise UI design tools such as Figma (preferred), or similar toolsProfessional experience communicating designs with stakeholders such as product owners, end users, development teams, and managementAbility to understand trade-offs between designs, technical feasibility, and maintenanceProficiency in development and maintenance of web applications using React, Angular, JavaScript, browser technologies such as HTML, HTTP and CSS and JavaScript framework such as Kendo UI.Familiarity with Java and associated frameworks such as Spring/Spring bootFamiliarity with our tech stack: Java 17, Spring/Spring boot, React, UI state management, ORM such as Hibernate, PostgreSQL, Amazon AWSContinuous Integration / Continuous Deployment tools such as Harness, Jenkins, GitLab or Bamboo

Stay current on important industry and customer trends to ensure our applications are delivering relevant solutions

Collaborate effectively with stakeholders inside the company and with customer groups to drive effective solutionsUse data, validation, and feedback strategies that deliver code backed by qualitative and quantities testingExperience with responsive and mobile-first developmentWilling to take risks and champion new ideas.Have experience developing applications, from consumer facing to internal toolsMaintain a user-centered approach while respecting business needsAble to work and be effective in an agile design environmentWorking knowledge of and ability to assist others in the use of design tools to support process improvement (Figma, Axure, Sketch, Invision, XD, etc)Excellent written and verbal communication skillsHighly responsible, team-oriented individual with very strong work ethics and a self-starter

Desired:

Design Thinking certifications such as those offered through IDEO, Stanford, Cornell, MIT or a host of other organizationsProven experience designing for web accessibility (Section 508 standards)Experience with information architectureAbility and interest in educating others on user-centered design best practicesAdvanced understanding of Lean processes, and Agile principles

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What You Can Expect:

 

A culture of integrity.

At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.

 

An environment of trust.

CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.

A focus on continuous growth.

Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy. 

 

Your potential is limitless. So is ours.

Learn more about CACI here.

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Pay Range: There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits. Learn more here.

The proposed salary range for this position is:

$103,800 - $218,100

CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.