User Interface (UI/UX) Software Developer

Jtg - Monterey, CA

Full-time - Senior

Monterey, CA

Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods

About the position

JTG Inc. is seeking a full-time on-site Software Developer with a focus on UI/UX to support the Universal Curriculum and Assessment Tool (UCAT) web application at the Defense Language Institute in Monterey, California. This senior-level position involves coordinating with government stakeholders to design and modify components for UCAT, transitioning traditional textbook content to a digital format, and ensuring compliance with DoD privacy policies. The role requires a strong background in front-end development, problem-solving skills, and familiarity with Agile Scrum methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and maintenance of the UCAT web application.
• Design and modify UI/UX components for UCAT applications.
• Coordinate with government stakeholders to define subsystems and integration requirements.
• Resolve performance optimization issues primarily on the front end.
• Produce wireframe designs, storyboards, and sketches adhering to government specifications.
• Manage and track requirements, change requests, and defects using appropriate tools.
• Analyze and resolve system-related errors and document resolutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field and at least 3 years of software support and development experience, or an Associate's degree with a minimum of 5 years of experience.
• Proficient in JavaScript, JQuery, HTML, and CSS.
• Familiarity with full-stack development including front-end, server-side, and database code.
• Ability to produce solid wireframe designs and prototypes.
• Experience in an educational setting is preferred.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience supporting foreign language web applications.
• Understanding of form-based templates for developing foreign language content.
• Familiarity with modern JavaScript libraries and frameworks.
• 2 years of experience in an educational setting.

Benefits

• Full-time employment with benefits
• Employee ownership
• Equal Opportunity Employer