User Interface Developer (UI)

Ready to Ignite your career and work alongside some of the most innovative and brightest professionals in technology? Join us and unleash your potential working in an Agile environment enhancing enterprise systems and applications needed to support the men and women charged with providing the highest level of quality data about our nation's people and economy. As a User Interface Developer, you will be part of a team providing ongoing UI development support for the www.census.gov platform. You will be integrating with other systems, evolving the user interface based on customer feedback and needs, and ensuring Section 508 compliance.

Responsibilities:

• Provide user experience recommendations and incorporate them into the www.census.gov user interface
• Integrate front-end with www.census.gov to provide a consistent user experience, including text search, quick answer, business rules engine, etc.
• Support integration of the front-end into Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) or similar tools/technologies as needed
• Develop multi-browser support for www.census.gov, ensuring compatibility with Internet Explorer, Chrome, Safari, Firefox, and Edge
• Implement a componentized approach for all front-end services
• Enable personalization features, including user interface development and integration with existing authentication, authorization services, and personalization services
• Enhance table features, including user interface enhancements and integration
• Develop proof of concept(s) and prototypes/tools for internal stakeholders, exploring data joins, table view, web maps, and relevancy solutions as directed
• Provide SEO support to identify a SEO approach for promoting Census Bureau content via public search engine results
• Enhance web mapping user interface functionality and design

Requirements

• US Citizenship and ability to obtain a Public Trust Clearance
• 3+ years of experience in UI development, with expertise in HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and related technologies
• Proficiency in AEM or similar tools/technologies, as well as knowledge of front-end development best practices and design principles
• Experience with Section 508 compliance and multi-browser support (e.g., Internet Explorer, Chrome, Safari, Firefox, and Edge)
• Strong understanding of personalization features, including user interface development and integration with existing services
• Familiarity with table features, including sorting downloading, etc.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Effective communication and project management skills

Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
• Certification in UI development (e.g., Certified User Experience Designer) or a related field
• Experience with Agile development methodologies and version control systems (e.g., Git)
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools (e.g., Jenkins)
• Knowledge of SEO principles and best practices

Benefits

• 401(k) with matching and 100% Vested
• Health Insurance - 3 plans to select from
• Dental insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• AD&D
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Training
• Tuition reimbursement
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Referral program
• Paid Legal Plan
• and more....

Ignite IT is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran status, sexual orientation, or other protected characteristic. In accordance with EO 13665 Final Rule, Ignite IT will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

Applicants selected must be able to possess and maintain a government clearance

US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED'