UX Developer with Security Clearance

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Job description

UX Developer Clearance: None At Aquila Technology, you will see our team's passion every day, whether we are building a robust, policy-compliant IT system or stress-testing a system to identify gaps and security vulnerabilities. To own the advantage, we ensure our team owns results and gets the work done right the first time by deploying smart, purposeful solutions that work. Aquila is the right people with the right skills driving the right outcomes. We call this the Aquila Advantage. About the Role: Aquila is seeking a UX Developert o join our team in supporting one of the country's premier defense research organizations. The UX Developer will help provide web application and collaboration solutions in support of the organizations technical mission and its day-to-day operations. There are a few requirements for the position: Must be a U.S Citizen (Green Cards / Visas do not qualify) Willingness to undergo a comprehensive background investigation and maintain a personal security clearance. (Aquila would sponsor you for the security clearance.) Must be within commutable distance of Lexington, Massachusetts. Responsibilities: Develops application software. Writing and implementing efficient code. Researches, designs, develops and implements software applications and systems. Involved in planning of system and development deployment as well as responsible for meeting software compliance standards. Evaluates, designs and implements interface between hardware and software, operational requirements, cloud offering, system architecture, security and characteristics of overall system. Researching, designing, implementing and managing software programs. Identifying areas for modification in existing programs and subsequently developing these modifications. Determining operational practicality. Documents testing, client experience and maintenance of system corrections. May partner and collaborate with cyber security teams to ensure compliance with security standards. May develop and conduct unit tests. What You'll Bring: •The Web Coordinator/UX developer primary work activities include but are not limited to: •coordinating schedules, workflows and resources for designing and implementing standalone and Content Management System based web sites and participate in the design and development of those websites •Responsible for maintaining web development standards and best practices, creating a reusable code repository and integrating social media tools into the web experience. •Develop and deploy web sites and applications on-time as determined by the project schedule •Create functional prototypes to demonstrate user interface effects •Work closely with application and web developers to integrate back-end systems with the front-end user experience •Provide support for organizations web sites and projects •Assist in developing user experience design best practices with a focus on consistency, usability and accessibility. •Bachelor's degree with 6 years of experience OR a Master's Degree and 4+ years of experience OR equivalent work experience in a technical or artistic discipline •Web development and User Experience development experience combined with project management experience •Working knowledge of SDLC models (such as Agile) and the knowledge and practices of how to blend for the right business fit. Knowledge of cross-browser, cross-platform implementation solutions •Hands on experience with project management tools including MS Project, Jira, etc. •Working knowledge of multiple technologies, including but not limited to: HTML, Cascading Style Sheets, JavaScript. •Working knowledge of content management systems(CMS) and CMS based development. •Ability to understand and interpret existing site design and style guides to inform your work •Excellent analytical skills, understanding of project life cycles, and ability to act in an entrepreneurial manner to ensure the interfaces delivered matches the business communities' needs •Ability to work in a fast-paced cross-functional team environment •Should be comfortable with direct communication with all levels of technical and business resources •Ability to handle several projects simultaneously •Experience working with technical, design, and product teams •Excellent written and verbal communication skills Must Have: 6 years Cross browser/platform implementation solutions 6 years User Experience Development 6 years Web Development 6 years Project Management 3 years Scripting languages: HTML, Cascading Style Sheets, JavaScript 6 years Project Management Software (MS Project, Jira, etc.) 6 years Software Development Life Cycle Models (Agile) 6 years Content management systems(CMS) and CMS based development Nice to Have: GIT/GITHUB Scripting Languages: DHTML, XML, Drupal, and jQuery Our interview process is designed to let you get to know us as much as for us to get to know you! You'll meet with someone from our Recruiting team so we can learn more about you and answer some of your questions. You'll meet with the Hiring Manager to learn more about the team, and the role, and get to tell us more about what you'd bring to the team You'll meet team members who will be your peers to help you get a feel for a "real day in the life" at Self. Benefits and Perks: Aquila team members experience the opportunity to be part of a fast-paced, customer-focused, and technically innovative work environment. Aquila strives to deliver the best of the best in technical services to our customers. Candidates that possess a love for technical challenges, a desire to constantly learn, and the desire to establish themselves as critical players within a team will enjoy calling Aquila Technology home. Our Perks Include: PTO - 15 days (vacation/sick) 10 paid holidays - 6 standard (New Year's, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas) - 4 floating holidays prorated based on your day of hire 1.5 paid days, or 12 hours, for approved volunteer work 1 week of paid maternity/paternity LOA after 1 year of Full-time employment Tuition & Training Reimbursement - 5K annually for pre-approved, job-related tuition, certification, or professional conferences 401K with Fidelity 100% immediate vesting; Plan eligibility begins 90 days following the date of hire. Aquila matches 50 cents on the dollar, up to 6%. Cell Phone & Internet Reimbursed up to $150 monthly to cover cell phone, data, and home internet expenses. Buy Your Own Device (BYOD) Allowance Reimbursed up to $1500 for the purchase of a qualified technology device. Eligible after 90 days of employment, and benefit renews every three years. Location: Virtual: This position is VIRTUAL. The candidate can work remotely but they MUST live within 100 miles of Lexington so that they can come onsite if necessary for the needs of the program. The onsite work will NOT be regular. Travel: None Clearance: None We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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