Junior UI/UX Developer

GovCIO is currently hiring for a Junior UI/UX developer to support design and development activities for a program with Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). This role will be part of a larger development and modernization effort for the Student Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS). This will be on-site in Tysons Corner, VA with the opportunity for occasional remote work.

• Work within an agile development team on both design and development functionality
• Develop and maintain responsive, accessible, high performing UI’s using React and Single Spa.
• Implement functional UI/UX designs while ensuring cross-browser compatibility and responsiveness
• Implement use of CSS and UI component libraries (example, Bootstrap, Trussworks, etc) to enhance and standardize user interfaces within organization
• Optimize applications while ensuring 508 compliance and adherence to WCAG standards (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines)
• Able to work independently and in collaboration with designers, managers, engineers to meet business requirements and deadlines
• Keep current with front end technologies and best practices
• Identify, troubleshoot and resolve UI/UX issues
• SVG manipulation and/or creation as needed

Required Skills and Experience

• US Citizenship
• Bachelor’s degree, with experience as a Front-End Engineer/UI Developer
• At least 2 years of related experience in a development environment
• Proficient with CSS
• Experience with HTML, JavaScript
• Experience with frontend frameworks, preferably React
• Experience with UI component libraries (Material UI, Bootstrap, Trussworks, etc.)
• Understanding of responsive design principles and accessibility standards
• Experience working with REST api’s and JSON structure
• Detail Oriented and strong ability to problem solve
• Able to work independently and collaboratively in Agile environments

Clearance: Must have the ability to obtain a DHS Public Trust 

GovCIO is a team of transformers--people who are passionate about transforming government IT. Every day, we make a positive impact by delivering innovative IT services and solutions that improve how government agencies operate and serve our citizens.

But we can't do it alone. We need great people to help us do great things - for our customers, our culture, and our ability to attract other great people. We are changing the face of government IT and building a workforce that fuels this mission. Are you ready to be a transformer?

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. EOE, including disability/vets.

Posted Pay Range

The posted pay range, if referenced, reflects the range expected for this position at the commencement of employment, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, education, experience, and internal equity. The total compensation package for this position may also include other compensation elements, to be discussed during the hiring process. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the GovCIO reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, GovCIO or individual department/team performance, and market factors.