UI/UX Designer/Developer (0034)

Company: Next Phase Solutions and Services, Inc.
Location: Columbia
Posted on: April 10, 2021

Job Description:

This role supports the ideation and development of visual artifacts, prototypes and interfaces for potential and current users of products and services within the AI, ML and data science/analytics marketplace.

As part of a team consisting of data scientists, cloud and software engineers, and domain experts, the UI/UX Designer / Developer will provide leadership and hands-on effort for user experience, design and development of interfaces as products and services mature from concepts (research; prototype UI screens through to clickable prototypes; broadly targeted marketing content through to individual customer presentations; and visual aspects of business proposals) to client services and marketable products (web application frontend development and support).

Expertise is required across the spectrum of UI/UX design techniques, from modern tooling for the creation of visuals/wireframes/prototypes to front-end web application development in the cloud using contemporary libraries/frameworks.

The UI/UX Designer / Developer must have experience working in agile DevOps teams and familiarity with development processes, tools, environments, code repositories, and deployment to the cloud.

Requirements

• Combined seven (7) years of experience in UX/UI Design and Application Development/Support
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent
• Proven experience with UX/UI design concepts, activities and artifacts such as stakeholder/user interviews, card sorting, personas, user journeys, wireframes, and clickable prototypes (portfolio preferred)
• Hands-on experience with visual tools such as Adobe XD, Adobe Illustrator, Figma, and Sketch
• Proven experience with front-end web application development using libraries/frameworks such as React, Angular, and Backbone
• Hands-on experience deploying and supporting web applications in the cloud
• Strong Agile/DevOps focus having worked in teams using Scrum, SAFe, Jira, Bitbucket, and GitHub
• Demonstrated ability to work within teams and interface with customers/end users that have a variety of backgrounds (business, mission, technical).
• Capable of delivering on multiple competing priorities with little supervision
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  
  Preferred Skills And Experience
  
  • Worked in or provided services to the Federal Government, preferably the Federal Health Sector
  • Knowledge of modern AI, ML and data science/analytics concepts and techniques
  • Grasp of basic statistical concepts
  • Experience with AWS as a development and production environment for web applications
  • Strong problem-solving ability
  • We are currently unable to sponsor Visa candidates. Must be US Citizen or green card holder with the ability to obtain a public trust clearance. Relocation is not available.*** (TELEWORK UNTIL COVID-19 REMOTE WORK ENDS. THEN THIS POSITION REQUIRES RESIDENCY IN MARYLAND OR VIRGINIA AS THE ROLE REQUIRES REGULAR INTERACTION WITH FEDERAL STAFF LOCATED IN MARYLAND)
    
    About Next Phase Solutions And Services, Inc.
    
    Innovation. It's What Defines Us.
    
    Next Phase provides insights and solutions for healthcare, engineering, and science research. Next Phase commits to creating an environment where our employees achieve their full potential, increase their productivity, and expand their professional and personal horizons. We look for bright, innovative people that achieve results, understand the importance of being a productive and supportive team member, and put the customer's satisfaction first. Next Phase leadership is looking for new leaders, scientific and technical subject matter experts, and technically savvy people that are interested in putting forth the effort and commitment needed to grow our company.
    
    Will you join us to share in the success?
    
    Benefits
    
    We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package. Benefits include, but not limited to
    
    Health And Wellness Benefits
    
    • Medical Insurance (three healthcare plans to choose from), Dental Insurance, and Vision Insurance
    • Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA)
      
      Personal Insurance Benefits
      
      • Company-paid Life Insurance and AD&D coverage
      • Company-paid Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance
        PAID LEAVE
        
        • Competitive paid-time-off programs
          RETIREMENT
          
          • 401K Plan including 5% Company Contribution
          • Profit Distribution
            PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
            
            • Company-sponsored professional development activities and professional dues/subscriptions reimbursement

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