UX/UI Software Engineer

Parsons Corporation•Annapolis Junction, MD

2d•$148,300 - $266,900

About The Position

Parsons is seeking a User Experience/User Interface Software Engineer to support cybersecurity activities focused on defending against emerging threats and preventing and eradicating cyber threats to critical U.S. systems. The role supports government systems by translating mission and functional requirements into usable, accessible, consistent, user-centered visualizations and workflows. The engineer works with development teams, government stakeholders, product owners, and analysts to shape and validate designs, contribute to system development and integration, and produce UI/UX documentation and deliverables. The work includes participating in Agile Scrum cycles and supporting testing and change management.

Requirements

Active Top Secret SCI security clearance with polygraph.
Bachelor's degree; additional years of experience may count in lieu of a degree.
15 or more years of experience; additional education, training, and certifications may count toward the total years of experience.
Proficiency with UX design tools.
Solid understanding of Section 508 compliance standards for design and implementation.
Experience with front-end frameworks such as Svelte, Angular, or Vue.js, and design libraries such as Bootstrap.
Experience with HTML/CSS principles and JavaScript.
Experience collaborating closely with government stakeholders and internal analyst stakeholders.
Experience working as part of a Scaled Agile team and operating under deadlines with evolving requirements.

Nice To Haves

Ability to grasp new technologies and acquire skills through independent study, professional training, and interaction with team members.
Ability to communicate with technical team members, managers, and government customers.
Flexibility to deliver according to scheduled priorities that may shift in a dynamic cyber environment.

Responsibilities

Translate mission and functional requirements into usable, accessible, consistent, user-centered visualizations and workflows for government systems.
Conduct user research, workflow analysis, and usability evaluations to validate user requirements and inform design decisions.
Coordinate with development team members, government stakeholders, and product owners to validate system usability and translate findings into user-centered design solutions.
Design and develop intuitive user interfaces.
Develop and maintain wireframes, mockups, prototypes, and design standards, complying with government accessibility requirements such as Section 508 and approved design guidelines.
Collaborate with contractor teammates on system development, integration, testing, and change management, and provide required UI/UX documentation and deliverables.
Work with back-end developers to integrate front-end code with server-side logic and databases.
Participate in Agile Scrum cycles, design sessions, testing, and documentation.