UX/UI Developer

Job Description

About us:

Gen3 Technology Consulting is an SBA-certified Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) providing a diverse set of technology services and solutions to federal, state, and commercial clients. Founded in 2017, Gen3 leverages over 25 years of information technology management and leadership experience to help our clients define, plan, manage, and achieve their strategic vision while protecting their critical IT assets. We attract and retain the highest caliber of talent by supporting an inclusive work environment, cultivating growth and leadership both professionally and personally, and encouraging work-life balance. We strive to make it our priority to be compassionate, family-friendly, respectful, and flexible.

About the role:

The UX/UI Developer will play a key role in designing and building a user-friendly, accessible, and intuitive interface for both public- and internal-facing websites. This role will be responsible for defining and executing user research, building prototypes, and ensuring WCAG 2.1 AA compliance.

Location: Remote

Project Duration: 2.5 years, with potential for extension

What you'll do:

Define, plan, and conduct user research throughout the SDLC beginning in the discovery phase

Create research guides and conduct iterative user research sessions

Develop personas, journey maps, interview guides, mind maps, and research finding documents

Design prototypes using standard UX/UI tools such as Adobe XD, Sketch, and InVision

Create intuitive, responsive browser-agnostic application flows

Translate creative software design concepts into fully functional front-end experiences

Ensure that new UI/UX designs meet client, local, state, and federal accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1 AA)

Work closely with Full Stack Developers to integrate front-end features and user interface enhancements

What you'll need:

Experience: 8+ years of experience in UX/UI design and front-end development

Technologies: HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript. Sketch, InVision, and Adobe XD, REACT, ANGULAR

Expertise in conducting user research and producing related deliverables including but not limited to personas, journey maps, interview guides, mind maps, and research finding documents

Expertise in using standard UX/UI software such as Sketch, InVision, and Adobe XD to create intuitive application prototypes driven by best practices around Human-Centered Design and in compliance to WCAG 2.0

Experience with front-end technologies such as HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript to create responsive, browser agnostic prototypes

Deep understanding of Human-Centered Design principles

Familiarity with accessibility standards and best practices

Experience working with New York City Public Schools (NYCPS) or other municipal agencies is a plus

Certifications: N/A

What's In It for You (full-time Gen3 employees):

Competitive compensation.

Comprehensive health, vision, and dental benefits.

Generous PTO and 11 days of paid Federal Holidays.

$3k annual tuition reimbursement.

401(k) with a matching plan.

Pet insurance.

Life and AD&D insurance.

Short-term and Long-term disability insurance.

Employment Eligibility: Eligible to work for any employer in the United States without requiring sponsorship. Most of our positions require a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen or Green Card holder for consideration. Certain positions require at least three (3) of the past five (5) years of residence in the United States.

Other Requirements:

A minimum of three (3) out of the past five (5) years of residency in the United States is mandatory.

Candidates must possess either an active green card or citizenship.

Prospective employees offered a position must have work authorization that does not necessitate employer-sponsored visa sponsorship, both presently and in the future.

Those selected for this role may undergo a government security investigation and must meet the eligibility criteria for accessing classified information or be eligible for security clearances.

Location: Gen3 is currently focusing its hiring efforts in these states: Alabama, Arizona, Colorado, DC, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, North Carolina, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Texas, Virginia, and Wisconsin.

Veteran and HubZone-friendly employer.

E-Verify Employer. EOE Statement: Gen3 is an equal opportunity employer. We adhere to all federal regulations and ensure that our hiring practices are based solely on merit. We do not discriminate against any applicant based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, or veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

Accommodation: Please contact the recruiting team at if you would like to request a reasonable accommodation during the application or interviewing process.

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