UI UX Software Engineer

Job Description

Description

Seeking a Software Engineer with a strong UI/UX focus to support the full software development lifecycle of cloud-based, scalable web applications. This role blends full-stack engineering, user-centered design, and Agile delivery, with emphasis on building intuitive, accessible, and high-performing user interfaces that integrate seamlessly with back-end services.

Target salary is $120-125k. (Please note this position is funded through March 2026 and most likely will push through June 2026).

Primary Focus Areas

• UI/UX-driven full-stack development
• Responsive and accessible web interfaces
• Cloud-based application delivery
• Agile software development
• Data presentation, manipulation, and reporting

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop intuitive, accessible user interfaces and user flows
• Contribute across the full SDLC, from requirements analysis through deployment
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate user needs into technical solutions
• Integrate front-end components with back-end services and APIs
• Develop web, desktop, and utility applications as needed
• Analyze and resolve issues related to system intent, outputs, inputs, and controls
• Support data visualization, reporting, and interactive user experiences
• Participate in Agile ceremonies (sprints, stand-ups, retrospectives)

Qualifications

Core Technical Skills

• Front-End: JavaScript, HTML, CSS, Web Sockets
• UI/UX: Responsive design, accessibility (WCAG principles), user flow optimization
• Full Stack: Front-end and back-end integration
• Databases: SQL (MySQL, PostgreSQL)
• Cloud: Experience developing and deploying in cloud environments (AWS preferred)
• DevOps: GitLab, GitLab CI/CD pipelines
• Bachelor's and five (5) years or relevant years of experience in lieu of degree

Agile & Delivery

• Strong experience working on Agile teams
• Iterative delivery with a focus on quality and scalability
• Comfortable collaborating with designers, developers, and stakeholders

Security & Compliance

• Active Secret clearance
• U.S. Citizenship required

Preferred / Value-Add Experience

• AWS DevOps Engineer certification
• Experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS) and Learning Record Stores (LRS)
• Familiarity with tools such as Moodle, Rustici, Superset
• Experience supporting data-heavy or reporting-driven applications
• Accessibility-focused UI development
• Data visualization or reporting UI experience
• Experience building reusable UI components or design system
• DoD 8570 certification in IAT Level II certification or above (Security+ CE, CASP+ CE, CISSP, etc.)

Overview

SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500® mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.

We are approximately 24,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.