UI/UX & Frontend Developer

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Washington, DC, USA
In-Office
121K-148K Annually
Senior level
Information Technology • Professional Services • Cybersecurity • Defense
The Role
Designs and implements intuitive user interfaces for application modernization. Responsibilities include user research, wireframing, prototyping, responsive UI design, design system development, accessibility compliance, usability testing, and frontend implementation using JavaScript/TypeScript and React. Collaborates with backend developers and technical and non-technical stakeholders to create maintainable UI components and provide cross-team design support.
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Responsibilities

Technica Corporation is seeking highly skilled UI/UX & Frontend Developer to work across teams to design and implement intuitive user interfaces supporting modernization efforts for applications. This role blends user experience research, wireframing, prototyping, responsive design, and front-end implementation. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong design thinking, iterative visual design skills, and the ability to translate wireframes into modern, maintainable UI components.

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop wireframes, prototypes, user flows, and design system components to support application functionality.
  • Conduct user needs research, gather feedback, and adjust UI/UX approaches accordingly.
  • Create and maintain style guides, pattern libraries, and reusable design artifacts.
  • Ensure adherence to 508 accessibility requirements and FBI design standards.
  • Build responsive user interfaces using modern JavaScript/TypeScript, React, or related web technologies.
  • Collaborate with backend developers to align UI components with API capabilities.
  • Support usability testing, analyze test results, and provide design-driven recommendations.
  • Provide cross-team design support for additional unit projects and modernization initiatives.

The position would be located at a government facility in Washington, D.C. and require work to be performed onsite. Any hybrid work schedule would require customer approval. The government has established policies for on-site vs hybrid work which varies across divisions and contracts. Where allowed, remote work must be coordinated with the team lead and/or government POC, ensuring there is zero interruption with the delivery of our services.


The annual base salary range for this position is $121,000 – $148,000. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Technica considers factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, location, as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.

Requirements
  • Active Top-Secret with SCI and CI Poly eligibility
  • Bachelor’s degree in IT Technology or related field or equivalent education and/or experience.
  • 5+ years of UI/UX and Frontend development experience, or similarly related experience.
  • Experience in UI/UX design, prototyping tools (Figma, Adobe XD, etc.), and modern frontend development frameworks.
  • Strong understanding of web accessibility, responsive design, and modern design systems.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively collaborate with stakeholders and end users, gather feedback, present design concepts, and ensure alignment across teams.
  • Ability to collaborate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Overview

About Technica: 

At Technica Corporation, our goal is to provide exceptional professional services and innovative technology solutions that meet or exceed our customer’s expectations. We specialize in a wide range of advanced information technology solutions from Systems Engineering to Cyber Security, and from Software Development to Product Solutions. From our locations across the DC Metro area, Hampton, Virginia, and Huntsville, Alabama, we provide technological subject matter expertise, program management and business process knowledge as a trusted advisor in support of our Department of Defense and other Federal Agency customers.


EEO

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

It is Technica's policy to affirmatively support Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) for all qualified individuals without regard to color, gender, religion, creed, national origin, age, race, disability, gender identity, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy covers all aspects of the employment relationship including recruiting, hiring, compensation, assignment, promotion, transfer, training, working conditions, employment longevity, retirement, employee benefits and termination.

Technica's EEO philosophy promotes equal employment opportunity throughout the organization. Any form of unlawful employee harassment based on the above mentioned characteristics is prohibited. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Vets/Disabled/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation.

Skills Required

  • Active Top Secret clearance with SCI and CI Poly eligibility
  • Bachelor’s degree in IT Technology or a related field, or equivalent education and experience
  • 5+ years of UI/UX and frontend development experience or similarly related experience
  • Experience with UI/UX design, prototyping tools such as Figma or Adobe XD, and modern frontend development frameworks
  • Strong understanding of web accessibility, responsive design, and modern design systems
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders
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The Company
200 Employees
Year Founded: 1991

What We Do

Technica Corporation provides professional services, products, and innovative technology solutions to Defense, Intelligence, Law Enforcement, and civilian agencies. Its work spans network operations and infrastructure, cyber defense and security, government application integration, systems engineering, training, research and development, and product deployment support. Since 1991, the company has delivered high-end engineering expertise and reliable IT solutions, including cyber operations that strengthen critical networks and systems.

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