UX/UI Front End Developer (Journeyman)

DecisionPoint | Cortek

3h•Remote

About The Position

DecisionPoint seeks a UX/UI Front End Developer (Journeyman) to design, develop, and optimize responsive user interfaces for a secure enterprise case management and reporting platform serving Department of Defense (DoD) stakeholders. The developer will support iterative, Agile development cycles to enhance usability, accessibility, and performance across multiple IL-tier environments. The ideal candidate brings a strong understanding of front-end technologies, responsive design, and human-centered design principles, ensuring that system interfaces are intuitive, efficient, and accessible to users operating in varied conditions, including low-bandwidth or field environments. This position is fully remote. Note: By applying to this position, you acknowledge and consent to having your resume included in an active competitive government contract bid.

Requirements

Must hold an active Secret clearance.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Interactive Media, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field.
Minimum 5 years of experience in front-end development or UI/UX design for enterprise or government systems.
Experience creating accessible, responsive, and modular front-end components in Agile environments.
Familiarity with DoD or federal digital service standards, data visualization, and iterative software delivery.
Proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and at least one modern framework (React, Angular, or Vue).
Experience using design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Adobe XD, or Sketch.
Knowledge of RESTful APIs, JSON integration, and data-driven UI components.
Familiarity with front-end performance optimization and accessibility testing tools (e.g., Axe, SortSite).
Understanding of UI/UX testing methodologies including A/B testing and user feedback loops.
Strong collaboration and communication abilities across design and technical teams.
Keen attention to detail with a focus on usability, simplicity, and accessibility.
Ability to prioritize competing tasks and deliver high-quality UI components under Agile timelines.
Problem-solving mindset with an understanding of iterative improvement and user-centered adaptation.

Nice To Haves

CompTIA Security+ CE (for DoD 8570 compliance).
Certified Web Accessibility Specialist (CWAS) or UX Design certification.
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner or equivalent cloud credential.

Responsibilities

Translate user and business requirements into modern, responsive user interfaces using HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and modern frameworks (e.g., Angular, React, or Vue.js).
Implement user-centered design (UCD) and human-centered design (HCD) principles to improve usability and accessibility for DoD mission users.
Collaborate with stakeholders to develop journey maps, wireframes, and prototypes that effectively communicate design intent.
Ensure front-end components conform to Section 508 and WCAG 2.x accessibility standards and DoD Manual 8400.01 requirements.
Develop and maintain cross-browser and cross-platform compatibility, optimizing performance for low bandwidth and high-latency environments such as ships or remote deployments.
Conduct UI/UX performance testing and benchmarking, documenting findings and improvement plans for iterative design cycles.
Support integration of case management and reporting workflows through intuitive layouts and data visualizations.
Collaborate with backend developers, data engineers, and architects to ensure seamless integration between front-end and system APIs.
Implement data compression, caching, and image optimization techniques to improve load times and scalability.
Participate in Agile ceremonies (sprint planning, reviews, retrospectives) and contribute to continuous design improvement.
Maintain version control discipline through repositories such as AWS CodeCommit or GitHub Enterprise.
Provide input to documentation and design standards ensuring consistent UI/UX presentation across the system lifecycle.