Frontend Engineer & UX/UI Designer, Data & Machine Learning, WWPS US Federal
Do you like helping U.S. Federal agencies implement innovative cloud computing solutions and solve technical problems? Would you like to do this using the latest cloud computing technologies? Do you have a knack for helping these groups understand application architectures and integration approaches, and the consultative and leadership skills to launch a project on a trajectory to success? Are you familiar with security best practices for applications, servers, and networks?At AWS, we're hiring experienced Frontend Engineers with experience in designing user experiences and interfaces (UX/UI), and building cloud-based applications at scale. Our consultants deliver proof-of-concept projects, reusable artifacts, reference architectures, and lead implementation projects to assist organizations in harnessing the power of their data and unlocking the potential of advanced AI capabilities through user-friendly interfaces.It is expected to work from one of the above locations (or customer sites) at least 1+ days in a week. This is not a remote position. You are expected to be in the office or with customers as needed.This position requires that the candidate selected be a US Citizen and have the abliilty to obtain an Secret security clearance.Key job responsibilitiesAs a Frontend Engineer and UX/UI designer, you are proficient in developing and deploying user interfaces with integrations to backend services. You will be working alongside scientists and Application Developers to develop novel solutions for real-world problems. You'll interface with customers to understand their vision, capture their pain points, and collect general requirements for their applications. You will also work independently with the customer to iterate on the design and functions of user interfaces and provide deep and meaningful designs of experiences for all application users. In addition, you will support the development of the user interface including writing custom scripts to build interfaces and integrate with backend components. As part of a larger team, you will support testing of the application and presentations of the application to broader audiences.This is a customer facing role, so you will interact directly with customers to understand their business problems and help them in define user experiences for their applications.Bonus: You have experience building infrastructure to host and serve applications at scale.About the teamWhy AWS?Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.Diverse ExperiencesAWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.Inclusive Team CultureHere at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.Work/Life BalanceWe value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why flexible work hours and arrangements are part of our culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.Mentorship & Career GrowthWe’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 4+ years of experience as a user experience (UX) designer, product designer, interaction designer (UI), information architect, or similar role.- 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience- 2+ years of using tools like Figma, Sketch, etc to design and create interactive mock-ups/wire frames of user interfaces- Experience programming with at least one software programming language ...