About the position
Are you tired of working to patch legacy applications and ready to put your knowledge, skills and experience to work building a true modern application that is new development, cloud native, working in a SecDevOps environment including real Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment, Test Automation, in a consistent Agile Software Development Framework? CACI is currently looking for UI/UX Developers 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 user-centered design, agile software development practices and delivering deployable software in short sprints.
Responsibilities
- Support the design and development of intuitive, user-centered interfaces that are responsive, efficient, and maintainable within an Agile development team.
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional team members—including developers, product owners, and stakeholders—to ensure UI designs meet both business requirements and user needs.
- Translate requirements into user interfaces that are visually appealing and functionally effective across various devices and platforms.
- Assist in creating and maintaining a consistent user experience by adhering to established design guidelines and contributing to shared style libraries.
- Participate in brainstorming sessions and team discussions to develop creative, user-focused design solutions that align with client objectives.
- Contribute to the creation of wireframes, mockups, and interactive prototypes to communicate design concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Apply knowledge of UI/UX principles to support the standardization of interaction patterns and visual design across applications.
- Collaborate with the functional team to assess the feasibility of proposed features and suggest practical improvements to enhance user experience.
- Ensure the quality and timeliness of deliverables by following best practices in design, development, and testing.
- Work independently in a hybrid agile environment, using tools such as JIRA, Confluence, GitLab, and unit testing frameworks.
- Participate in design reviews and provide input to continuously improve the user experience.
Requirements
- Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to pass CBP background investigation.
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field such as Interactive Design, Architecture, Industrial Design, Graphic Design, or Human Factors.
- 3–5 years of professional experience in UI/UX development.
- Experience collaborating on the design of websites or web applications that are user-friendly and responsive.
- Hands-on experience with enterprise UI tools such as Figma (preferred) or similar (e.g., Sketch, Adobe XD).
- Understanding of trade-offs between visual design, technical implementation, and long-term maintenance.
- Must be able to work on-site in Ashburn, VA 2–3 days per week as part of a hybrid work model.
- Hands-on experience developing and maintaining web applications using React, Angular, JavaScript, and core browser technologies including HTML, CSS, and HTTP.
- Working knowledge of common UX/UI design tools such as Figma, Axure, Sketch, InVision, or Adobe XD.
- Familiarity with Java and frameworks such as Spring and Spring Boot for backend development.
- Exposure to technologies in our stack, including Java 17, React UI state management, Hibernate (ORM), PostgreSQL, and Amazon AWS.
- Working knowledge of CI/CD tools such as Harness, Jenkins, GitLab, or Bamboo to support automated build and deployment processes.
- Proficient in using data and user feedback to inform and improve code quality through both qualitative and quantitative testing.
- Familiarity with responsive and mobile-first design and development practices.
- Experience developing both external-facing applications and internal tools.
- A user-centered mindset with an understanding of how to balance user needs and business goals.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Self-motivated and dependable team player with a strong work ethic and the ability to manage time and tasks with minimal supervision.
Nice-to-haves
- Certification or training in Design Thinking methodologies (e.g., IDEO, Stanford d.school, Cornell, MIT).
- Understanding of web accessibility standards (e.g., Section 508) and experience designing for inclusive access.
- Familiarity with information architecture concepts to support organized and intuitive navigation structures.
- Working understanding of Lean methodologies and Agile development principles.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits such as healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.
- Flexible time off benefit.
- Access to robust learning resources.
