What are the responsibilities and job description for the UI/UX Developer position at System One?
Job Title: UI/UX Developer
Location: Gaithersburg, MD
Type: 6 months Contract To Hire
Work Model: Onsite
Security Clearance: Top Secret/SCI with the ability to successfully pass a Polygraph examination
Essential Responsibilities
- UI/UX Design & Implementation: Design and develop intuitive, responsive user interfaces for web-based applications
- User Experience Optimization: Translate complex workflows into simple, efficient user experiences that improve usability and adoption
- Front-End Development: Build and maintain front-end components using modern frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, or similar)
- Usability & Accessibility: Ensure applications meet usability standards and accessibility best practices
- Design Systems: Contribute to and maintain consistent design patterns, components, and style guides
- User Research & Feedback: Gather and incorporate user feedback to continuously improve interface design and functionality
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with backend engineers, product teams, and stakeholders to align UI/UX with system capabilities
- Performance Optimization: Improve front-end performance, responsiveness, and scalability
Basic Qualifications
- US Citizenship is required per contract
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field with 4–8 years of relevant experience or Master’s degree with 2–6 years of relevant experience
- Strong experience with front-end technologies (JavaScript, HTML, CSS)
- Experience with modern UI frameworks (React, Angular, etc.)
- Demonstrated experience designing user-centered interfaces for complex applications
- Understanding of UX principles, usability, and interaction design
- Experience working in Linux-based environments
- Ability to translate user needs into functional design solutions
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with design tools (Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD)
- Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Grafana or similar)
- Familiarity with REST APIs and backend integration
- Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and front-end deployment workflows
- Experience working in Agile environments
- Experience designing and developing intuitive user interfaces for data-driven GEOINT applications.
System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.
System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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