UX/UI Front End Developer

DecisionPoint seeks a UX/UI Front End Developer to lead user interface design and front-end development for an enterprise Case Management and Survivor Support System within a Department of Defense (DoD) modernization program. This position focuses on delivering intuitive, accessible, and responsive interfaces that enhance mission performance and user engagement across web and mobile environments. 

The developer will drive Human-Centered Design (HCD) and user experience optimization from initial concept through sustainment, ensuring all interfaces meet accessibility, security, and performance standards across multiple Impact Levels (IL2–IL5). 

This position is fully remote. 

• Lead the design and development of responsive, accessible, and performant user interfaces supporting multiple mission systems and portals. 

• Translate user stories, wireframes, and mockups into functional front-end code using HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and modern frameworks (React, Angular, or Vue). 

• Ensure all interfaces comply with Section 508 and WCAG 2.x accessibility standards and DoD usability policies. 

• Apply Human-Centered Design (HCD) principles to refine user journeys, conduct design reviews, and optimize workflow navigation. 

• Develop design system components and UI style guides to ensure consistency across CMS and Survivor Portal modules. 

• Collaborate with UX researchers, back-end developers, and business analysts to align design intent with functional and technical requirements. 

• Integrate data visualization and dashboard elements to enhance situational awareness and reporting capabilities. 

• Perform front-end performance testing, accessibility audits, and cross-browser validation. 

• Implement Agile development practices, participating in sprint planning, backlog grooming, reviews, and retrospectives. 

• Support CI/CD integration of front-end components and contribute to automated testing and code quality pipelines. 

• Provide mentorship and peer review for junior front-end developers. 

• Coordinate with cybersecurity and DevSecOps teams to ensure code security, input validation, and compliance with DoD RMF and STIG requirements. 

• Maintain documentation of UI standards, reusable components, and interaction patterns for sustainment teams. 

Clearance Requirement:  

• Must hold an active Secret clearance. 

Education: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Human-Computer Interaction, Interactive Media, or related field. 

Experience: 

• Minimum 7 years of experience in front-end or UX/UI development for enterprise or government systems. 

• Proven experience leading HCD-based UI/UX design efforts for web or cloud-based platforms. 

• Experience working in Agile or DevSecOps environments supporting continuous development and delivery. 

Technical Knowledge: 

• Proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and TypeScript. 

• Expertise in one or more modern frameworks: React, Angular, or Vue.js. 

• Proficiency with design and prototyping tools (Figma, Adobe XD, Sketch, or Axure). 

• Experience implementing RESTful API integrations and secure front-end data handling. 

• Familiarity with AWS GovCloud environments and deployment pipelines. 

• Understanding of DoD accessibility, usability, and security requirements, including RMF and STIG compliance. 

Certifications (Preferred): 

• CompTIA Security+ CE (DoD 8570 baseline). 

• Certified Web Accessibility Specialist (CWAS) or UX Design Certification. 

• AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner or AWS Certified Developer. 

Skills: 

• Strong creative and analytical problem-solving abilities. 

• Excellent communication skills with technical and non-technical stakeholders. 

• Keen attention to visual detail and user experience. 

• Ability to balance innovation, compliance, and performance optimization. 

• Team leadership and mentorship in collaborative, cross-functional environments. 

• EEO and Affirmative Action Policy: DecisionPoint Corporation is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. It is the policy of DecisionPoint Corporation to provide equal employment opportunity in accordance with all applicable Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action laws, directives and regulations to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other protected status under Federal, State or Local laws.
• Pay Transparency Policy: In accordance with Presidential Executive Order 13665, DecisionPoint Corporation will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.
• Authorization to Share Resume and Personal Information: By expressing your interest and submitting your resume for this position, you authorize DecisionPoint Corporation to share your resume, as well as personal information included on the resume, with its subsidiaries, affiliates and teaming partners for the purpose of considering you for this position and other available positions requiring comparable skills, education and experience. Should DecisionPoint Corporation. or its affiliates and teaming partners wish to initiate pre-employment discussions, you will be asked to complete an employment application and related employment documents.