UI/UX Developer

AVER•Springfield, VA

2d•$140,000 - $170,000•Remote

About The Position

AVER is a fast-growing SDVOSB that has achieved significant revenue growth over the past 5 plus years with much of our work focused on Data Analytics, Mission Support, IT Modernization and Biometrics. AVER is seeking an experienced UI/UX Developer to perform User Interface and Interface Optimization support in support of the Department of Homeland Security. This role will provide user-centered design, application development, and interface modernization support to enhance the usability, functionality, and performance of data-driven tools, dashboards, and reporting systems. Join a collaborative team who values AVER’s mission, focus, and culture of delivering exceptional client service with great people and transformative technology solutions that ensure Government mission success.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or relevant technical field
15+ years of professional work experience within data analysis, assessment and/or reporting
Experience supporting UI/UX design, application modernization, or dashboard and reporting solutions
Ability to translate user needs and business requirements into wireframes, prototypes, or functional interface designs
Knowledge of usability, accessibility, and user-centered design practices
Experience collaborating with stakeholders and technical teams to gather feedback and refine solutions
Experience using common design or visualization tools to create mockups, dashboards, or interface assets
Ability to independently lead high-visibility, mission-critical projects from concept through delivery
Ability to obtain and maintain a government clearance (Public Trust)
U.S. citizenship

Nice To Haves

Excellent collaboration skills and the ability to work in a team environment
Ability to comprehend advanced technical concepts
Experience supporting the Federal Government, such as the Department of Homeland Security, is preferred

Responsibilities

Design and modernize user-centered applications, dashboards, reporting interfaces, and mission-support tools
Translate business and operational requirements into intuitive, efficient, user-friendly solutions
Analyze workflows to identify process improvements and streamline user interactions across systems and applications
Develop wireframes, mockups, prototypes, and interface designs for application development and modernization
Partner with stakeholders, developers, data analysts, and product teams to define functional and technical requirements
Improve interfaces to strengthen functionality, navigation, usability, accessibility, and the overall user experience
Build and maintain dashboards, reports, and data visualizations using Tableau, Microsoft Power Platform, and related technologies
Support data integration across multiple sources and SQL-based platforms, including Redshift, Oracle, and PostgreSQL
Contribute to architecture discussions to ensure solutions are scalable, maintainable, and aligned with mission objectives
Conduct usability testing, user acceptance testing, and validation to confirm solutions meet business and user requirements
Apply accessibility standards and user experience best practices throughout the development lifecycle
Create and maintain technical documentation, design artifacts, workflow diagrams, user guides, and development materials
Support application sustainment, system enhancements, defect resolution, and ongoing modernization
Coordinate daily development activities and track progress against team priorities and project objectives
Use Adobe Photoshop and related design tools to create interface assets and visual elements
Provide technical and analytical support to assess existing systems and recommend usability and functionality improvements
Collaborate across teams to deliver mission-aligned solutions that improve processes, reporting, and operational effectiveness