VT Group (VTG) · 5 hours ago
UI/UX Engineer
Chantilly, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expVTG has immediate opportunities for a UI/UX Engineer to join a team building innovative software supporting the Sponsor’s Entitlement Programs. The role involves creating and maintaining WordPress themes and plugins, improving website performance, and collaborating within a cross-functional team environment.
Information TechnologyMilitarySecurity
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Proven ability to create well-structured and maintainable WordPress site themes from scratch
Proficiency in developing WordPress plugins to support custom site functionality and integrations
Good eye for design and attention to detail
Improve the overall efficiency of the website’s back-end including database and server integration
Maintain and optimize the WordPress theme and plugins
Conduct website performance tests, and execute performance enhancements to improve site speed
Monitor the performance of the live website and troubleshoot content and user experience issues that arise
Responsible for both back-end and front-end development including the implementation of WordPress themes and plugins as well as site integration
Effective interpersonal and communication skills are required to perform well as a member of a rapid paced, cross-functional team environment
Utilize agile development methodology
Qualification
Required
Active TS/SCI with Polygraph required
BS degree and 8-12 years of prior relevant experience
Proven ability to create well-structured and maintainable WordPress site themes from scratch
Proficiency in developing WordPress plugins to support custom site functionality and integrations
Good eye for design and attention to detail
Improve the overall efficiency of the website's back-end including database and server integration
Maintain and optimize the WordPress theme and plugins
Conduct website performance tests, and execute performance enhancements to improve site speed
Monitor the performance of the live website and troubleshoot content and user experience issues that arise
Responsible for both back-end and front-end development including the implementation of WordPress themes and plugins as well as site integration
Effective interpersonal and communication skills are required to perform well as a member of a rapid paced, cross-functional team environment
Utilize agile development methodology
Understanding of usability and accessibility issues across all device types
Experience with WordPress front-end development using the following technologies: HTML5, SASS (or equivalent preprocessor)/CSS, and JavaScript
Experience with WordPress back-end development using the following technologies: PHP, MySQL, WP REST API, JSON
Developing custom features and functionality for WordPress
Creating WordPress plugins
Producing unit testing and QA
Developing and Testing for Accessibility
Company
VT Group (VTG)
VTG delivers force modernization and digital transformation solutions that expand America’s competitive advantage in the modern battlespace.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$20M2022-01-10Grant· $20M
2012-07-01Acquired
Leadership Team
John Hassoun
Chief Executive Officer and President
Liz Alston
Chief Human Resources Officer
Recent News
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