UI/UX & Frontend Developer

Cayuse Holdings•Washington, DC

3d•$155,000 - $163,000•Onsite

About The Position

The UI/UX & Frontend Developer combines user experience research, wireframing, prototyping, responsive design, and hands-on front-end development to create seamless digital experiences. The role calls for strong design thinking, visual and iterative design skills, and the ability to translate wireframes and prototypes into robust, maintainable UI components. The position supports technical solutions that meet customer needs, teamwork, and quality deliverables, in alignment with Cayuse’s values of Innovation, Excellence, Collaboration, Adaptability, and Integrity. This is an on-site position in Washington, DC; hybrid and telework arrangements are not permitted. Candidates must have an active Top Secret clearance. The role reports to the Program Manager and may involve flexible schedules, holidays, work outside normal business hours, and business or professional-development travel.

Requirements

At least 5 years of professional experience in UI/UX design and frontend development.
Demonstrated expertise using prototyping tools such as Figma, Adobe XD, or similar.
Strong proficiency with React, JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML5, and CSS3.
Comprehensive understanding of web accessibility standards, 508 compliance, responsive design, and design systems.
Ability to create and maintain scalable, reusable design system components.
Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Design, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
Active Top Secret security clearance.
Must be able to pass a background check; additional checks may be required by projects or clients during employment.
Proficient in Microsoft and Adobe toolsets, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Acrobat.
Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work effectively with diverse technical teams.
Analytical mindset and ability to troubleshoot complex issues.
Proactive, adaptable, and comfortable working in dynamic project environments.
Ability to interpret technical requirements, identify gaps, and coordinate with specialized teams to resolve them.
Excellent communication, documentation, and organizational skills.
Must be physically and mentally able to perform duties for extended periods.
Ability to use a computer and other office productivity tools with sufficient speed to meet job demands.
Must be able to establish a productive and professional workspace.
Must be able to sit for long periods while looking at a computer screen.

Responsibilities

Develop wireframes, prototypes, and user flows to ensure functionality aligns with user needs.
Create and maintain style guides, pattern libraries, and reusable design artifacts to enhance design consistency.
Conduct user needs research, collect feedback, and refine design decisions to improve user experiences.
Ensure designs and front-end implementations adhere to 508 accessibility regulations and FBI design standards.
Build responsive and accessible user interfaces using modern front-end frameworks, including JavaScript/TypeScript and React.
Collaborate with backend developers to align UI components with API capabilities and system functionality.
Facilitate and support usability testing, analyze results, and provide actionable, design-driven recommendations to improve UI/UX performance.
Provide design and frontend development support for cross-team modernization initiatives and additional unit projects.
Perform other duties as assigned.