NuWave Solutions
UI Developer Remote/Northern, VA
UI Developer
NuWave Solutions is seeking User Interface (UI) Developers to design and implement highly visual and interactive web applications. These applications will support next-generation defense and intelligence operations with a focus on incorporating machine learning insights to automate and scale analysis. Teams will be working in an Agile development environment and expected to identify and mitigate risks and bottlenecks associated with big data environments. Other responsibilities include:
- Perform human factors engineering and UI development activities associated with designing, developing, and enhancing applications.
- Write code to interface with a variety of APIs to exchange data, settings, and initiate processing, and consult with API developers to define endpoints and workflows
- Conduct cognitive task analyses with analysts to understand their analytic workflows, develop sketches and wireframes (e.g., inspired by commercial designs), and iterate through sketches and wireframes with analysts to optimize the user experience
- When appropriate, develop prototypes from wireframe design concepts and evaluate them with users to collect feedback and incorporate feedback into the sprint backlog
- Participate in sprint review demonstrations to gather analyst feedback
- Collaborate with other scrum teams to share user experience best practices and lessons learned and with the Training and Outreach team to update user training materials to reflect new and modified user interfaces
- Provide human factors and application inputs to engineering artifacts
- Uses processes and tools that support the DevSecOps pipeline including JIRA, Git, Junit, Jenkins, SonarQube, Fortify, and Artifactory
- Troubleshoot technical issues and recommend appropriate action
Requirements
- Active Top-Secret clearance required
- Minimum (positions are available at multiple levels of seniority) of a bachelors degree and 5 years of experience in a science or engineering field
- Expertise with JavaScript and related ecosystems and frameworks, preferably React, Angular, jQuery, Plotly, Leaflet, Redux, and Node
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Good written and oral communications skills
- Able to work independently and self-identify tasks
- Ability to review and maintain existing code and applications
- Ability to research and evaluate new concepts and processes to improve performance
Preferred Skills
- Experience with troubleshooting cross browser compatibility issues
- DOD8570 IAT Level 1 or 2 certified (A+, Security+, etc. certification)
About NuWave Solutions
NuWave Solutions is a recognized leader in providing anticipatory intelligence and advanced data analytics to the defense, intelligence, and private sectors for over 20 years. Leveraging artificial intelligence and machine learning methodologies, NuWave Solutions streamlines the Data-to-Decision lifecycle faster than traditional practices allowing clients to take action with confidence.
For more information on how NuWave Solutions supports its clients and builds upon success, please visit https://www.nuwavesolutions.com
Position Details
Locations of Positions: Reston, McLean, or Herndon, VA; Joint Base Andrews-Bolling, DC; Suitland, MD
Travel Required (CONUS/OCONUS): CONUS
If Travel is required, how much? 5%
Work Schedule: Day Shift
Authorization to work in US is required
8570 Requirements: N/A
NuWave Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled