Frontend Engineer & UX/UI Designer, Data & Machine Learning, WWPS US Federal

$118,200 - $204,300/Yr

Amazon - Arlington, VA

Full-time - Mid Level

Onsite - Arlington, VA

10,001+ employees

Sporting Goods, Hobby, Musical Instrument, Book, and Miscellaneous Retailers

About the position

The Frontend Engineer & UX/UI Designer role at Amazon Web Services (AWS) focuses on helping U.S. Federal agencies implement innovative cloud computing solutions. The position requires expertise in designing user experiences and interfaces, as well as building scalable cloud-based applications. The role involves direct customer interaction to understand their needs and deliver user-friendly interfaces that integrate with backend services. The candidate will work collaboratively with scientists and application developers to create solutions for real-world problems, ensuring security best practices are followed.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deploy user interfaces with integrations to backend services.
• Interface with customers to understand their vision and requirements for applications.
• Iterate on the design and functions of user interfaces based on customer feedback.
• Support the development of user interfaces by writing custom scripts and integrating with backend components.
• Conduct testing of applications and present them to broader audiences.

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience as a UX designer, product designer, interaction designer, or similar role.
• 3+ years of professional software development experience.
• 2+ years of experience using design tools like Figma and Sketch to create interactive mock-ups.
• Experience programming with at least one software programming language.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in cloud computing technologies.
• Experience leading the design and deployment of business software at scale.
• 4+ years of experience building infrastructure to host applications at scale.
• 2+ years of experience building backend infrastructure that integrates with the frontend.
• Strong design skills for creating visually appealing user interfaces.
• Experience with accessibility standards including Section 508 compliance.

Benefits

• Flexible work hours and arrangements.
• Mentorship and career growth opportunities.
• Diverse and inclusive workplace culture.