VES LLC

UI UX Senior Software Engineer

VES LLC  •  Maryland (Onsite)  •  2 months ago
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Job Description

VES, LLC is seeking a highly experienced Senior Software Engineer to support advanced systems development, and next-generation defense platforms for U.S. Army and U.S. Marine Corps programs. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in UI/UX design, full-stack software development, distributed systems, and defense-specific architecture, with a proven track record supporting DoD programs across multiple security domains.

This role requires technical leadership, hands-on development, and close collaboration with government customers, program managers, and cross-functional engineering teams.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain advanced software systems supporting Army and USMC platforms
  • Lead and contribute to full lifecycle software development including requirements analysis, system design, implementation, integration, testing, deployment, and sustainment
  • Develop and enhance web-based and tactical applications for vehicle-mounted systems, and unmanned platforms
  • Serve as technical lead or senior contributor on Agile Scrum teams, supporting sprint planning, technical exchanges, and software demonstrations
  • Develop secure, scalable RESTful services and client applications operating across multiple security domains
  • Collaborate directly with government stakeholders during Technical Exchange Meetings (TEMs), design reviews, and operational evaluations
  • Support integration with tactical data systems, messaging frameworks, geospatial services, and battlefield visualization tools
  • Ensure compliance with DoD security, quality, and coding standards using automated CI/CD and code quality tools
  • Mentor junior engineers and contribute to continuous process and technical improvement initiatives

Required Qualifications

  • Experience producing engaging UI/UX design and development
  • Demonstrated experience supporting Army or USMC Mission Command systems
  • Strong proficiency in Java, JavaScript, and modern web frameworks (React, Angular, TypeScript)
  • Experience developing full-stack applications using RESTful APIs and distributed architecture
  • Hands-on experience with Agile/Scrum development methodologies
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and code quality tools (Jenkins, SonarQube, Fortify)
  • Familiarity with tactical systems, cross-domain solutions, and mission-critical defense environments
  • Ability to work effectively with government customers, prime contractors, and multidisciplinary engineering teams
  • U.S. Citizenship required

Desired Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Computer Science, Graphics Design or Engineering
  • Prior technical leadership experience (Tech Lead, Scrum Master, IPT Lead)
  • Experience with cloud technologies (AWS), containerization (Docker), and modern DevSecOps pipelines
  • Knowledge of geospatial systems, tactical messaging (VMF, DDS, PASS), and cross-domain data exchange Strong proficiency in Java and TypeScript.
  • Familiar with developing plugin frameworks, threading, and corresponding lifecycle issues
  • Ability to develop composable UI frameworks using SOLID principals
  • Familiar with Angular, Node.js, etc.
  • Experience with the Spring framework
  • Proven experience in building clients to REST web services
  • Experience using a profiler to debug performance issues
  • Experience with Atlassian (JIRA, Confluence).
  • Active Secret clearance preferred

Education and Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Graphics Design or related technical discipline
  • 8+ years of professional software engineering experience, including extensive DoD program support
  • Languages & Frameworks: Java, JavaScript/ES6+, TypeScript, React, AngularJS, Node.js, C++, C#, Python
  • Web & UI: HTML5, CSS, Material UI, Redux
  • Databases: PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Oracle, MS SQL Server
  • DevOps & Tools: GitHub/GitLab/Bitbucket, Jenkins, Docker, Gradle, Maven, SonarQube, Fortify, JIRA
  • Platforms: Linux, Windows, Android, Tactical and embedded defense environments
  • Application Servers: JBoss/WildFly, Apache, Tomcat, IIS'

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • 401(k) plan with company match
  • Comprehensive health insurance
  • Up to 15 paid vacation days per year
  • 11 paid holidays
  • Tuition reimbursement

Equal Opportunity Employer

VES, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law

VES LLC

About VES LLC

Headquartered in Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, VES LLC is a small business that was established in 2014. Our team is composed entirely of engineers who are dedicated to solving the most challenging Software Systems Integration problems faced by the DoD. Our core competencies include developing custom infrastructure software, integrating embedded platform and command post systems, and prototyping emerging technologies for use in tactical edge architectures.

We specialize in building GOTS versions of embedded Linux for military operating systems needs, and have extensive experience in developing and deploying the Mission Command Infrastructure architecture. At VES LLC, we are committed to providing our clients with the most innovative and effective solutions to meet their needs

Industry
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Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland
Year Founded
2014
Website
ves.solutions
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