Itlearn360 is hiring : UI / UX Developer at Xenith Solutions Leesburg, VA in Leesbu

UI / UX Developer job at Xenith Solutions. Leesburg, VA. Xenith Solutionsis a small family focused business where we focus on taking care of our employees and customers equally. We are focused on serving Federal / Civilian, Defense and Intelligence organizations with superior service. If you want to be a part of a rapidly growing business with an exceptional culture, then you want to be a part of the Xenith Solutions family.

Xenith offers unmatched Benefits : 100% of Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits paid by employer

FSA or HSA available

Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO)

401(k) matching (100% up to the first 4%) with NO vesting period

Tuition / Certification / Training reimbursement

Accident / Disability / Universal Life Insurance

And much more…

Job Description : Xenith Solutions is seeking a UI / UX Designer with agile methodology experience to join our team supporting our Customs and Border Protection (CBP) located in Northern Virginia! The work is currently Remote but will be in Ashburn, VA, when operations return to normal Join our growing team of professionals supporting the best practices in Agile Software Development for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). If selected, you will serve as an Agile Scrum team member providing UI / UX design and development for the delivery of releasable software in short sprint cycles. You will be responsible for activities associated with software projects by working in close collaboration with business analysts, software developers / engineers, stakeholders, and end users within Agile processes. Responsibilities, but not limited to : Conceptualizing and designing custom software application capabilities for a variety of legacy and modernized systems with limited oversight

Lead the design of a cohesive look-and-feel and standardized user experience across the applications

Taking a leadership role in collaborations between the creative strategy, UX, visual design, development team, and client to create effective design strategies

Developing compelling, creative, and user-focused experiences and points of view that align with clients’ business objectives

Collaborating with cross discipline team to create and execute experience style guides, interaction patterns, and information design standards

Develop wireframes, mockups, and / or prototypes supporting design ideas and effectively communicate ideas to various stakeholders

Establish standard layout and style libraries across applications

Work closely the functional team to determine feasibility of requirements and collaborate on design ideas and improvements

Ensuring product quality and timeliness of work, providing advice and guidance, resolving problems to meet objectives, and providing periodic performance reports

Providing mentoring to junior members of the team

Qualifications : Required : Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to pass background investigation, criteria include but are not limited to :

3-year check for felony convictions

1-year check for illegal drug use

1-year check for misconduct such as theft or fraud

Degree in a related field, such as Interactive Design, Architecture, Industrial Design, Graphic Design or Human Factors

Experience working collaboratively to communicate effectively through websites and web applications that are easy for real people to use and responsive across all device viewports

Professional Experience : 3 + years’ experience as a visual designer, interaction designer, experience designer or a similar role

Ensure applications are intuitive, effective, and deliver the customer value defined by program management

Move design projects through the product design process, including discovery, concept, detailed design and implementation, facilitating progress at each stage

Use your passion for solving tough user challenges through great design

Influence design and experience across all applications to ensure a valuable and consistent customer experience

Experience defining design systems and design standards for enterprise use

Establish and champion UX design vision, standards, and best practices to peers and program leaders that align with program goals

Stay current on important industry and customer trends to ensure our applications are delivering relevant solutions

Collaborate effectively with stakeholders inside the company and with customer groups to drive effective solutions

Design, visualize and communicate the user experience for our products through concepts, maps, diagrams, wireframes, prototypes, high fidelity visuals and other artifacts

Use data, validation, and feedback strategies that deliver designs backed by qualitative and quantities testing

Experience with responsive and mobile-first design

Willing to take risks and champion new ideas

Have experience designing applications, from consumer facing to internal tools

Maintain a user-centered approach while respecting business needs

Able to work and be effective in an agile design environment

Knowledge of modern front-end systems and open source frameworks (Angular)

Working knowledge of and ability to assist others in the use of design tools to support process improvement (Sketch, Invision, XD, etc)

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong collaboration skills and desire to work within a team

Highly responsible, team-oriented individual with very strong work ethic and a self-starter

Desired : Design Thinking certifications such as those offered through IDEO, Stanford, Cornell, MIT or a host of other organizations

Proven experience designing for web accessibility (Section 508 standards)

Experience with information architecture

Ability and interest in educating others on user-centered design best practices

Advanced understanding of Lean processes, and Agile principles

Ability to apply advanced principles, theories, and concepts, and contribute to the development of innovative principles and ideas

Additionally, familiarity with any of the following is highly desirable : HTML, Angular, CSS, JavaScript

Xenith Solutions LLC is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business founded in 2019. We provide comprehensive, timely and relevant Solutions and Business Consulting support to our customers as a key partner. Our leadership brings over a century of combined experience in Defense and Civilian markets. Our employees possess experience in all aspects of solution development from requirements creation, development, test and evaluation, fielding, and sustainment. At the core of our offerings, we provide strategy and technology solutions, giving our customers valuable insights and thought leadership on the best application of information technology to drive business objectives. Xenith focuses on solving complex business challenges facing our customers. Our “Success Through Achievement” work ethic means our customer receive quality solutions through our commitment. We pride ourselves on tackling some of the most difficult operational requirements our customers have – ensuring an appropriate match between the mission requirements, financials, schedule, and security. EEO Xenith Solutions provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. EEO IS THE LAW If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact Xenith Solutions. E-Verify As a Federal Contractor, Xenith Solutions is required to participate in the E-Verify Program to confirm eligibility to work in the United States. Affirmative Action Plan As a federal government contractor and based on Executive Orders and applicable laws and regulations, Xenith Solutions develops and maintains annual written Affirmative Action Plans and endeavors to hire and advance qualified minorities, females, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. Powered by JazzHR yvZW8CvT1b

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