About INflow Federal - founded in 2013, INflow Federal is a mission-driven small business delivering cutting-edge solutions to the Department of War (DoW) and Joint Force operations across 20+ states. Our strength comes from our people - especially the Veterans who make up over 50% of our workforce. Through our Veteran Outreach Program and employee-first culture, we invest deeply in professional growth, well-being, and innovation. Known for our agility, transparency, and integrity, INflow combines real-world experience with emerging technologies like AI/ML to help our customers lead in a rapidly evolving defense landscape. We empower both our employees and mission partners to stay ahead - driving smarter, faster, and more secure outcomes.
INflow Federal is seeking a UX/UI Front End Developer (Journeyman) to design, develop, and optimize responsive user interfaces for a secure enterprise case management and reporting platform supporting Department of Defense (DoD) stakeholders. The developer will support iterative, Agile development cycles to enhance usability, accessibility, and performance across multiple IL-tier environments. This is a fully remote position.
Here, your work is more than a job - it’s a journey in innovation. With opportunities to work on high-impact projects, access to the latest technologies, and a culture that thrives on creativity and collaboration, INflow Federal is where your expertise can truly make a difference.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
- Translate user and business requirements into modern, responsive user interfaces using HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and modern frameworks (e.g., Angular, React, or Vue.js)
- Implement user-centered design (UCD) and human-centered design (HCD) principles to improve usability and accessibility for DoD mission users
- Collaborate with stakeholders to develop journey maps, wireframes, and prototypes that effectively communicate design intent
- Ensure front-end components conform to Section 508 and WCAG 2.x accessibility standards and DoD Manual 8400.01 requirements
- Develop and maintain cross-browser and cross-platform compatibility, optimizing performance for low bandwidth and high-latency environments such as ships or remote deployments
- Conduct UI/UX performance testing and benchmarking, documenting findings and improvement plans for iterative design cycles
- Support integration of case management and reporting workflows through intuitive layouts and data visualizations
- Collaborate with backend developers, data engineers, and architects to ensure seamless integration between front-end and system APIs
- Implement data compression, caching, and image optimization techniques to improve load times and scalability
- Participate in Agile ceremonies (sprint planning, reviews, retrospectives) and contribute to continuous design improvement
- Maintain version control discipline through repositories such as AWS CodeCommit or GitHub Enterprise
- Provide input to documentation and design standards ensuring consistent UI/UX presentation across the system lifecycle
Required Skills:
- Proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and at least one modern framework (React, Angular, or Vue)
- Experience creating accessible, responsive, and modular front-end components in Agile environments
- Familiarity with DoD or federal digital service standards, data visualization, and iterative software delivery
- Experience using design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Adobe XD, or Sketch
- Knowledge of RESTful APIs, JSON integration, and data-driven UI components
- Familiarity with front-end performance optimization and accessibility testing tools (e.g., Axe, SortSite)
- Understanding of UI/UX testing methodologies including A/B testing and user feedback loops
- Strong collaboration and communication abilities across design and technical teams
- Keen attention to detail with a focus on usability, simplicity, and accessibility
- Ability to prioritize competing tasks and deliver high-quality UI components under Agile timelines
- Problem-solving mindset with an understanding of iterative improvement and user-centered adaptation
- Preferred certifications: CompTIA Security+ CE (DoD 8570), Certified Web Accessibility Specialist (CWAS) or UX Design certification, AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner or equivalent
Required Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Interactive Media, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education, technical training, or work/military experience
- Minimum 5 years of experience in front-end development or UI/UX design for enterprise or government systems
Required Clearance
- Active DoD Secret clearance
Other Notes
- Some travel may be required: Must have valid driver’s license and transportation. This is subject to change at the direction of the customer.
- If accommodation is needed with your application or the interview process for applicants with disabilities, please contact Human Resources at 703-594-8601.
- Candidate must have the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Must have willingness to perform duties not listed in the job description as required by INflow and our customer.
Citizenship Requirements
* Please note that INflow Federal is a defense contractor. Pursuant to our government contracts, candidates must be US Citizens to be considered for employment.
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Diversity and Inclusion
INflow provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
This commitment applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Job applicants and employees are evaluated solely on job-related qualifications and experience.
