Hybrid Front End Developer – UI Engineer

at VSolvit

• Job title: Front End Developer – UI Engineer
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: $95,000 - $105,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Chesapeake, United States

About the role

• Front-End Developer / UI Engineer designing and building accessible web interfaces for VSolvit. Collaborating with teams in a SAFe Agile environment to enhance front-end and accessibility practices.

Responsibilities

• Review requirements and user stories to identify front-end impacts, accessibility considerations, and implementation risks
• Design and build front-end solutions that align with modernization objectives and accessibility standards
• Assist in creation of UI assets, interaction states, and design documentation to support development
• Provide guidance and training to other developers on Section 508 / WCAG requirements, including sharing best practices, reviewing implementations, and supporting consistent adoption of accessible front-end patterns across teams
• Contribute to and consume shared component libraries and design systems to ensure consistency across applications
• Collaborate with developers to ensure design feasibility and accurate implementation
• Share knowledge, best practices, and accessibility guidance with team members, helping raise overall front-end maturity
• Contribute to design system components, patterns, and guidelines
• Ensure consistency across applications and align designs with modernization objectives
• Conduct code reviews and ensure front-end code adheres to established standards, best practices, and accessibility guidelines
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve UI and front-end issues in a timely manner
• Support usability and accessibility testing efforts, addressing findings and iterating on solutions
• Ensure all front-end development complies with security, handling, and data-protection guidelines
• Collaborate cross-functionally with product owners, developers, testers, and stakeholders to deliver high-quality solutions
• Participate in SAFe Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives
• Communicate effectively with customers, stakeholders, and team members
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• US Citizenship
• Active DoD Secret Clearance or eligible to obtain
• 6+ years of experience in web or interface design
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Web Development, UX/UI, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Level 1 or higher IAT Certification (A+ CE, Security+, CCNA-Security, CND, Network+ CE, SSCP) or ability to obtain
• Demonstrated strong front-end development experience, with Blazor preferred (or comparable modern frameworks)
• Proficiency with modern front-end technologies, including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and component-based frameworks such as Material, Fluent, or Kendo UI
• Demonstrated Section 508 / WCAG compliance experience in building accessible web interfaces
• Solid understanding of responsive design principles and cross-browser compatibility
• Experience working in Agile or SAFe development environments
• Ability to work cross-functionally with designers, developers, and product stakeholders
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work with Jira, Confluence, SharePoint, or similar collaboration tools
• Comfortable working both independently and in a collaborative team environment, maintaining productivity and accountability in both settings.

Benefits

• customizable health benefits program
• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• life insurance
• long and short-term disability
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401K Retirement Plan options
• Tuition Reimbursement
• assorted voluntary benefits