UI/UX Designer

Markon•Chantilly, VA

1d•$180,000 - $210,000

About The Position

Markon is seeking a talented UI/UX Designer to join a team developing innovative software solutions supporting Sponsor Entitlement Programs, IdAM/ICAM, Authentication, Authorization, Attribute Management, and Digital Policy Management initiatives. Our team supports mission-critical, high-visibility applications used by a broad customer base. We are seeking a creative, detail-oriented professional who can bridge design and development to deliver intuitive, secure, and accessible web experiences for both administrators and end users. Eager to join a team where your skills are valued, your growth is nurtured, and your impact is profound? Look no further than Markon, a premier consulting firm deeply dedicated to advancing our nation's most critical missions. At Markon, we don't just offer jobs – we offer opportunities for personal and professional transformation. Empowering our employees to lead, innovate, and excel, we foster an environment where new ideas are not just welcomed but celebrated. As a perennial Washington Post Top Workplace, we prioritize the well-being and success of our team members, ensuring they can bring their best selves to work. Headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, Markon has garnered national recognition for our unwavering dedication to excellence in serving the intelligence community, as well as federal civilian and defense agencies. Our growing reach extends across 17 states, 116 countries, and 5 continents, where our team of dynamic professionals collaborates to deliver unparalleled program and project management services. Markon values people and the tremendous impact each individual can make – which is why we’re consistently recognized as one of the best places to work in federal government consulting. Here, you can help solve the nation’s most important challenges, surrounded by colleagues who help you grow, advance, and succeed. We are deeply dedicated to what matters – bringing out the best in each other to advance our clients’ missions. Join us and make a meaningful impact. Markon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.

Requirements

Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph
Bachelor’s degree and 8–12 years of relevant experience
Strong understanding of usability and accessibility standards across multiple device types
Experience with WordPress front-end development using: HTML5 SASS (or equivalent CSS preprocessor) / CSS JavaScript
Experience with WordPress back-end development using: PHP MySQL WP REST API JSON
Experience developing custom WordPress features and functionality
Experience creating and maintaining WordPress plugins
Experience producing unit tests and supporting QA efforts
Experience developing and testing for accessibility compliance

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting secure, enterprise-level or government environments
Strong organizational and time management skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to balance hands-on technical work with strategic design thinking

Responsibilities

Design and develop custom, accessible WordPress websites with a strong focus on user experience and usability
Create well-structured, maintainable WordPress themes from the ground up
Develop custom WordPress plugins to support site functionality and integrations
Support both front-end and back-end development, including theme implementation, plugin integration, and site customization
Optimize website performance, including back-end efficiency, database integration, and server interactions
Conduct website performance testing and implement enhancements to improve site speed and reliability
Monitor live site performance and troubleshoot content, functionality, and UX issues
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including designers, developers, QA, and stakeholders
Contribute to QA testing, unit testing, and bug resolution
Apply Agile development methodologies in a fast-paced, multi-project environment
Recommend appropriate tools, technologies, and solutions to improve workflows and product delivery