We are seeking a Front-End Developer / UI Engineer to design, build, and maintain modern, accessible web interfaces that balance strong engineering practices with thoughtful UI design. This role emphasizes front-end development with a heavy focus on Section 508 / WCAG compliance, while also requiring the ability to collaborate on and contribute to UI design work using modern design tools.
In addition to delivering accessible, responsive user interfaces, this role plays a key part in raising overall front-end and accessibility maturity across teams by sharing knowledge, providing guidance, and training other developers on accessibility best practices. The ideal candidate works closely with UX, product, and engineering partners in a SAFe Agile environment to support consistent, compliant, and user-centered solutions across applications.
Some of these include, but are not limited to, adhering to normal working hours, meeting deadlines, following company policies as outlined by the Employee Handbook, communicating regularly with assigned supervisor(s), staying focused on the assigned tasks, and completing other tasks as assigned.
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
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
Active DoD Secret Clearance or eligible to obtain
~6+ years of experience in web or interface design
~ Bachelors 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
~ Experience working in Agile or SAFe development environments
~ Ability to work with Jira, Confluence, SharePoint, or similar collaboration tools
~ Candidates may provide a portfolio or examples of front-end implementations demonstrating accessibility and UI quality. Examples of complex applications or modernization of legacy systems are ideal.
Experience supporting federal, DoD, or defense contractor programs
Experience designing for enterprise applications or systems with complex workflows
NET-based front-end or full-stack environments
Experience using design tools such as Figma or Adobe Creative Suite to create and iterate on new designs, prototypes, and UI specifications in collaboration with UX partners
Experience with or interest in teaching, mentoring, or training others, including sharing accessibility best practices and supporting team adoption
Comfort contributing to documentation, standards, or internal guidelines related to front-end development and accessibility
Founded in 2006, VSolvit (pronounced We Solve It) is a technology services provider that specializes in cybersecurity, cloud computing, geographic information systems (GIS), business intelligence (BI) systems, data warehousing, engineering services, and custom database and application development. VSolvit is an award winning WOSB, CA CDB, MBE, WBE, and CMMI Level 3 certified company. Offering may include: medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, long and short-term disability and other insurance products, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, 401K Retirement Plan options, Tuition Reimbursement, and assorted voluntary benefits. VSolvit LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.