Web Developer

Nightwing • Sterling, VA

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About The Position

Nightwing provides technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence mission support services to meet our customers’ most demanding challenges. Our capabilities include cyber space operations, cyber defense and resiliency, vulnerability research, ubiquitous technical surveillance, data intelligence, lifecycle mission enablement, and software modernization. Nightwing brings disruptive technologies, agility, and competitive offerings to customers in the intelligence community, defense, civil, and commercial markets. Nightwing provides technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence mission support services to meet our customers’ most demanding challenges. Our capabilities include cyber space operations, cyber defense and resiliency, vulnerability research, ubiquitous technical surveillance, data intelligence, lifecycle mission enablement, and software modernization. Nightwing brings disruptive technologies, agility, and competitive offerings to customers in the intelligence community, defense, civil, and commercial markets. Nightwing is seeking an experienced web developer. In this role, responsibilities would include conducting user research, creating wireframes and prototypes, and advocating for user-centered design principles. It would also include an understanding of the user's needs, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and the ability to translate requirements into intuitive, visually appealing, and user-friendly designs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Computer Science, Design), or a related field
• Proven experience in UX/UI design, supported by a portfolio of professional work
• Proficiency in design and prototyping tools (e.g., Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, InVision)
• Strong experience with front-end development principles (e.g., HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Next.js)
• Proficient in Wordpress
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong problem-solving skills and a user-centered mindset
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

Nice To Haves

• A mobile-first and responsive design mindset
• Familiarity with DevOps and CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab) to streamline software deployment lifecycles
• Certification in cloud technologies (AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Developer Associate, or Google Cloud Certified)
• Advanced troubleshooting techniques for deployed virtualized or containerized environments (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)

Responsibilities

• Conduct user research: Perform interviews, surveys, and usability testing to understand user needs and pain points
• Create design deliverables: Develop user stories and personas, journey maps, wireframes, site maps, and high-fidelity, clickable prototypes
• Develop and maintain software applications as web services that interact with data stored in Postgres, MySQL, and other relational databases and/or Cloud technologies such as AWS
• Design and iterate: Create intuitive and visually appealing interfaces for digital products and iterate on designs based on user feedback and analytics
• Collaborate with teams: Partner with product managers, UI designers, developers, and other stakeholders to translate business requirements into user-centered solutions
• Advocate for UX: Champion user-centered design principles and best practices throughout the organization
• Ensure accessibility: Integrate accessibility standards into the design process and conduct accessibility compliance assessments
• Present findings: Communicate research findings and design concepts clearly to stakeholders through presentations and reports
• Help maintain design documentation, such as user personas and style guides

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level