UI/UX Engineer - $189K – $204K

RCT Systems • Reston, VA

7h • $189,000 - $204,000

About The Position

RCT is seeking an experienced UI/UX Engineer to support high-visibility government applications focused on entitlement systems, identity and access management (IdAM/ICAM), authentication, authorization, and digital policy management. This role bridges design, development, and deployment, delivering secure, accessible, and high-performance web experiences for both administrators and end users.

Requirements

• BS degree with 8–12 years of relevant experience
• TS/SCI with polygraph
• Strong knowledge of usability and accessibility across devices
• Front-end: HTML5, CSS/SASS, JavaScript
• Back-end: PHP, MySQL, WP REST API, JSON
• Experience developing custom WordPress features, plugins, unit tests, and accessibility-compliant solutions

Nice To Haves

• AWS certification

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain custom WordPress themes and plugins
• Build accessible, user-centered front-end and back-end solutions
• Optimize website performance, databases, and server integrations
• Conduct performance testing, QA, and ongoing monitoring
• Collaborate in an agile, cross-functional environment
• Troubleshoot production issues and improve UX/UI continuously

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, life insurance)
• Immediate 401k vesting
• Generous PTO and flexible schedules
• $500.00 annual technology allowance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level