Computer Engineer / Software Developer (UI)

Description:

POSITION: User Interface (UI) Software Developer

DoD SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIRED: This is a Department of Defense contractor position. In order to be considered, applicant must be a US Citizen and hold a DoD Secret Clearance.

JOB TYPE: Full-time

LOCATION: Hybrid telework per NSWCPD guidelines

Job Description

The UI Developer will provide technical expertise for designing, developing, and usability of user interfaces for the EHS Technologies Navy customers’ software products. The successful candidate will provide leadership for all front-end design and code while effectively prioritizing and managing deadlines and client expectations. They will develop innovative and effective solutions for the customers’ web and mobile interfaces.

This role will require collaboration with project management, developers, engineers, and client teams to create the new look for our next generation of products. It requires broad development expertise and strong design experience with responsive user interfaces running on a wide array of devices, from large screen displays to small mobile screens. Successful candidates will demonstrate past success and enthusiasm for working as self-starters and the ability to operate independently.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

Product Vision Development

· Execute all visual design stages from concept to final hand-off with engineering

· Execute all visual design stages from concept to final hand-off with engineering

• Partner with backend development, project management, test engineers and client teams to create the new look for our next generation of products
• Engage with other developers to create structures that facilitate effective communication in user interfaces
• Develop code from sitemaps, wireframes, storyboards, and HTML prototypes
• Provide leadership on CSS, HTML, JavaScript, and usability topics, including responsive design strategies as necessary
• Primarily responsible for the front-end of online projects and partnering with backend development to ensure that the front and back-ends work together as expected
• Establish and follow best practices in creating UI components

Communication

• Provide useful updates to allow the team lead to plan their business activities
• Work with customers to develop systems to meet required business specifications

Other

• Assist the scrum manager in performing required tests, installation procedures, and anything else required to complete sprints on time

Required knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Fluent in HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and associated libraries (e.g., Bootstrap, Angular, React, etc.), PHP, and cross-platform browser issues
• Familiarity with source code version control, preferably Git repos
• Familiarity with responsive design strategy and implementation (Hands-on experience a plus)
• Experience with an enterprise-level application development within web containers such as Kubernetes or Docker
• Hands-on experience working within a scrum team
• Experience deploying cloud-based applications (Amazon preferred)

Preferred knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• 3+ years of UI software development and IA experience
• Knowledge of software development in public cloud environments (AWS preferred)
• Excellent time management and organization; able to handle pressure and meet deadlines
• Skill in prioritizing and triaging obligations
• Attention to detail
• Successful track record of meeting and exceeding goals
• Ability to achieve results while working independently
• Ability to travel on company business, attend client functions, and professionally represent the company

Education and experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or other related fields like Electrical or Computer Engineering; Master’s degree preferred
• 3+ years of experience working as a UI developer or highest-level technical contributor on enterprise software development teams
• 2 years of experience working in an Agile software development environment

CSWF requirements

This is a Cyber Security Workforce IAT Level 2 position- Must hold one of the following active certifications: CompTIA Security+ CE, CCNA Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, SSCP

Requirements:

BENEFITS:

• Zero Premium Health Insurance
• 401k matching
• Available Pet Insurance
• Ability to sponsor candidates for a DoD security clearance

EHS Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a cutting-edge IT, Cyber Security and Engineering Firm dedicated to solving the Department of Defense’s most challenging problems. Join EHS Technologies to make a difference while being a part of a highly skilled, knowledgeable, and mission-driven team.