Ui Designer/Developer (Android)

UI Designer/Developer (Android)
Job Category: Information Technology
Time Type: Full time
Minimum Clearance Required to Start: None
Employee Type: Regular
Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%
Type of Travel: Local
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General Description:
CACI is currently looking for a UI Designer/Developer with agile methodology experience to join our BEAGLE (Border Enforcement Applications for Government Leading-Edge Information Technology) Agile Solution Factory (ASF) Team supporting Customs and Border Protection (CBP) client located in Northern Virginia! Join this passionate team of industry-leading individuals supporting the best practices in Agile Software Development for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
As a member of the BEAGLE ASF Team, you will support the men and women charged with safeguarding the American people and enhancing the Nation's safety, security, and prosperity. CBP agents and officers are on the front lines, every day, protecting our national security by combining customs, immigration, border security, and agricultural protection into one coordinated and supportive activity.
ASF programs thrive in a culture of innovation and are constantly seeking individuals who can bring creative ideas to solve complex problems, both technical and procedural at the team and portfolio levels. The ability to be adaptable and to work constructively with a technically diverse and geographically separated team is crucial. You should have worked with or have a strong interest in agile software development practices and delivering deployable software in short sprints.
What You'll Get to Do:
Serve as an Agile Scrum team member providing UI/UX design and development for the delivery of releasable software in short sprint cycles. 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 include:

• Conceptualize and design custom software application capabilities for a variety of legacy and modernized systems with limited oversight.
• Plan, design, and implement common user interface components to be used throughout multiple applications in the ecosystem.
• Document, explain, and walkthrough common UI component features and usage for other product teams to ensure adoption.
• Support the design of a cohesive look-and-feel and standardized user experience across the applications.
• Design and implement compelling, creative, and user-focused experiences and points of view that align with clients' business objectives.
• Develop wireframes, mockups, and/or prototypes supporting design ideas and effectively communicate ideas to various stakeholders.
• Present UI designs to stakeholders and back-up design decisions based on industry best practices and sound design principles.
• Work closely the functional team to determine feasibility of requirements and collaborate on design ideas and improvements.
• Ensure 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.

You have:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to pass CBP 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
• College degree (B.S.) in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Management Systems or a related discipline. Equivalent professional experience will be considered in lieu of degree
• Professional Experience: at least three (3) years related technical experience, with software design, development, and implementation targeting web browsers and mobile devices.

You'll Bring These Qualifications:

• Demonstrable professional experience with our UI design & development tech stack: ReactJS, React Native, AngularJS, CSS, SCSS styling.
• Expert experience in the following programming languages/libraries: ReactJS, React Native, AngularJS, Typescript, JavaScript, CSS, and HTML.
• Experience in developing Native App for iOS and Android devices. ( React Native is preferred)
• Demonstrable experience creating reusable libraries, developing interactive and responsive interfaces, goo understanding of UI frameworks design concepts (MVC, Data binding etc.), implementing complex solutions, encouraging quality code through conducting reviews/leading tests.
• Demonstrated professional experience with developing SPA (Single Page Application) using AngularJS/ReactJS, backed by RESTful services.
• Experience implementing new features by transforming mockups into fully functional user interfaces integrated with API enabled microservice built on Spring Boot based backend.
• Object oriented design and development (OODD) expertise, Service Oriented Architecture (SOA).
• Experience with source code control systems and concurrent development workflows (Git preferred)
• Understanding of all elements of the software development life cycle, including planning, development, requirements management, CM, quality assurance, and release management.
• Ability to bridge the gap between user interface design and technical implementation.
• Ability to Collaborate with other cross-functional teams to ensure high performance and quality of the applications.
• Passionate for user experience and user-centric development.
• Continuously research new and best design and coding practices.
• Strong communication skills that include leading design-related conversations, ability to build and nurture good relationships and foster an environment for collaboration

These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:

• Mobile/responsive application UI design and implementation experience (as native apps or PWA).
• Experience with RESTful service creation using Java Spring boot.
• Experience with designing UI screens (prototypes, wireframes, mock-ups) in a design tool such as Figma and/or Axure.
• Experience with SQL or PL/SQL Oracle, MySQL, or PostgreSQL Server databases.
• Understanding of system architecture concepts and experience with system design (defining service building blocks, data flow, caching strategies for UI assets, building systems with scalability, reliability, and maintainability in mind).
• DevOps experience/CI/CD pipeline.

What We Can Offer You:
- We've been named a Best Place to Work by the Washington Post.
- Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives.
- We offer competitive benefits and learning and development opportunities.
- We are mission-oriented and ever vigilant in aligning our solutions with the nation's highest priorities.
- For over 60 years, the principles of CACI's unique, character-based culture have been the driving force behind our success.
Company Overview:
CACI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.
Pay Range: There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits. Learn more here
Since this position can be worked in more than one location, the range shown is the national average for the position.
The proposed salary range for this position is:
$57,500-$117,900