UI Engineer

We are looking for a UI Engineer to join our team supporting our government customer located in the Washington DC metro area. This is an onsite work opportunity. U.S. Citizenship required. This is a 1 year project.

What Youll Do

• Design and develop responsive accessible UI components using React and TypeScript in alignment with federal accessibility standards (e.g. Section 508)
• Translate wireframes UX designs and acceptance criteria into high-quality production-ready code
• Integrate RESTful and/or GraphQL APIs to deliver dynamic data-driven user experiences
• Develop and maintain unit tests using Vitest to ensure code quality reliability and compliance with program standards
• Troubleshoot and resolve defects identified through QA testing and user feedback
• Participate in Agile ceremonies code reviews and continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) processes
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with security performance and usability requirements

What Youll Bring

• Minimum 6 years experience developing front-end applications using React and TypeScript
• Demonstrated ability to build UI components based on wireframes and UX specifications
• Experience writing unit tests for front-end applications (Vitest or similar frameworks)
• Exposure to Azure applications; Azure DevOps tools
• Understanding of secure coding practices and experience working in compliance-driven environments
• Excellent communication (verbal) skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• U.S. Citizenship required (due to federal contract requirements)

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with Ant Design React Query Zustand or similar modern UI frameworks and state management tools
• Experience supporting federal programs
• Knowledge of accessibility standards (Section 508 WCAG)
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments within government programs
• Active Public Trust or security clearance (or ability to obtain one)

Why Join Us

• Contribute to high-impact federal initiatives that support critical public services
• Work in a mission-driven environment focused on innovation security and compliance
• Opportunities for professional growth and exposure to modern technologies within government programs
• Collaborative team culture with a commitment to quality and continuous improvement

Synectics is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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