UI/UX & Frontend Developer

The UI/UX & Frontend Developer  combines user experience research, wireframing, prototyping, responsive design, and hands-on front-end development to create seamless digital experiences. The ideal candidate excels in design thinking, has strong visual and iterative design skills, and is skilled at translating wireframes and prototypes into robust, maintainable UI components.

This position aligns with Cayuse’s core values of Innovation, Excellence, Collaboration, Adaptability, and Integrity by fostering technical solutions that meet customer needs, promoting teamwork, and prioritizing quality in deliverables.

• At least 5+ years of professional experience in UI/UX design and frontend development.
• Demonstrated expertise in using prototyping tools such as Figma, Adobe XD, or similar.
• Strong proficiency with modern frontend frameworks, including React and JavaScript/TypeScript, as well as web technologies such as HTML5 and CSS3.
• Comprehensive understanding of web accessibility standards, 508 compliance, responsive design, and design systems.
• Ability to create and maintain scalable and reusable design system components.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Design, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience).
• Active Top Secret Security Clearance required.
• Must be able to pass a background check. May require additional background checks as required by projects and/or clients at any time during employment.

• →Develop wireframes, prototypes, and user flows to ensure functionality aligns with user needs.
• →Create and maintain style guides, pattern libraries, and reusable design artifacts to enhance design consistency.
• →Conduct user needs research, collect feedback, and refine design decisions to improve user experiences.
• →Ensure all designs and front-end implementations fully adhere to 508 accessibility regulations and align with FBI design standards.
• →Build responsive and accessible user interfaces using modern front-end frameworks, including JavaScript/TypeScript and React.
• →Collaborate with backend developers to align UI components with API capabilities and system functionality.
• →Facilitate and support usability testing, analyze results, and provide actionable, design-driven recommendations to improve UI/UX performance.
• →Provide design and frontend development support for cross-team modernization initiatives and additional unit projects.
• →Other duties as assigned.

• Proficient in Microsoft and Adobe toolsets, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Acrobat, etc.
• Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills; able to work effectively with diverse technical teams.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to troubleshoot complex issues.
• Proactive, adaptable, and comfortable working in dynamic project environments.
• Ability to interpret technical requirements, identify gaps, and coordinate with specialized teams to resolve them.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and organizational skills.

• Professional office environment with the ability to work on-site.
• Must be physically and mentally able to perform duties extended periods of time.
• Ability to use a computer and other office productivity tools with sufficient speed to meet the demands of this position.
• Must be able to establish a productive and professional workspace.
• Must be able to sit for long periods of time looking at computer screen.
• May be asked to work a flexible schedule which may include holidays.
• May be asked to travel for business or professional development purposes.
• May be asked to work hours outside of normal business hours.