Bravo17 Digital

Role Description As a User Experience Researcher/Designer with Bravo17, you’ll help raise the bar for user experience of federal agencies and the Department of Defense. This will require developing an in-depth understanding of agency missions, the varied needs of their users and applicable policy, in addition to all the industry standard responsibilities and qualifications of the role. We are seeking a talented and enthusiastic User Experience Researcher/Designer with 0-4 years of professional experience to join our growing team. In this role, you will contribute to the design and development of user-centered products of federal agencies by conducting user research, designing user interfaces, and collaborating closely with cross-functional teams. This is an excellent opportunity for a driven individual to grow their UX skills and contribute to impactful products. What You'll Do - User Research: - Assist in conducting user research activities, including user interviews, surveys, quantitative analysis, and usability testing. - Analyze user data and contribute to the development of user personas, journey maps, and other user-centered artifacts. - Support the creation of research reports and presentations. - UX Design: - Create wireframes, mockups, and prototypes under the guidance of senior designers. - Participate in design reviews and critiques. - Learn and apply UX best practices to design solutions. - No need to be an amazing visual designer, but core understanding of hierarchy, typography, and spatial relationships is important. - Collaboration: - Collaborate effectively with product managers, engineers, and other stakeholders. - Communicate design decisions and rationale clearly and concisely. - Professional Development: - Actively seek opportunities to learn and grow your UX skills. - Stay updated on the latest trends and best practices in UX research and design. Qualifications - 0-4 years of practical experience in the UX field. - Strong understanding of user-centered design principles. - Basic knowledge of qualitative and quantitative user research methodologies. - Proficiency in design tools such as Figma, with good file setup hygiene and solid prototyping skills. - Excellent communication (especially written) and interpersonal skills. - Strong problem-solving and analytical skills. - Ability to learn quickly, think critically about your own work, and adapt to new challenges. - Portfolio demonstrating hands-on experience applying UX principles. - Bachelors or Masters degree in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) preferred. Who You Are - You are a builder. You are comfortable operating without excessive structure and know how to create clarity where it doesn’t exist. - You thrive in environments where standards are high, teams are small, and impact is visible. You do not need hand-holding, but you are collaborative and generous with your expertise. - You are motivated by mission-driven work and understand the responsibility that comes with designing for federal and defense environments. You can balance user-centered design with regulatory constraints, policy requirements, and security realities. - You take ownership without waiting to be asked. - You are comfortable leading research and design with minimal oversight. - You communicate confidently with senior federal stakeholders. - You know how to defend design decisions with data and rationale. - You are adaptable when priorities shift. - You care deeply about quality and usability, even in complex systems. - You see ambiguity as an opportunity, not a blocker. - You want to be part of building something, not just contributing to something already built. Additional Information - Security Clearance Requirement: Secret Required (or willingness to apply for Secret). - Work Environment: Bravo17 is a growing federal digital services firm. We operate with high accountability, lean teams, and a strong sense of ownership. This role requires comfort with ambiguity, initiative, and a bias toward action. Benefits - Bravo17 offers competitive compensation. - Health and welfare benefits. - Flexible ways of working. - Generous time off policies including vacation/PTO, sick leave, and parental leave. Equal Opportunity Employer Bravo17 LLC is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Employment decisions are based on merit and business need without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

Role Description As a Lead Data Analyst at Bravo17, you will elevate data-driven decision-making for federal agencies and the Department of Defense. This role requires a deep understanding of agency missions, diverse user needs, and relevant policies. You will lead the implementation of advanced data modeling strategies, integrate AI and machine learning techniques into analytical workflows, and translate complex datasets into intuitive products that address critical organizational goals. Qualifications - Minimum of 6–10 years of practical experience in data analysis or data engineering, with a proven track record of technical leadership. - Strong background in data-intensive applications, with a specific focus on AI-integrated data modeling and cloud computing solutions. - Thorough understanding of data service design patterns, including REST APIs, microservices, and modern data warehouse architectures. - Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills. - Demonstrated capability to lead technology projects, operate autonomously, or collaborate effectively within a team environment. - Strong analytical skills with business acumen and the ability to turn data into strategic insights. - A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field is preferred; however, deep experience can serve as a substitute. Requirements - Define and maintain technical standards for data architecture, modeling, and AI integration. - Propose innovative solutions to enhance data processing, AI model performance, and analytical security. - Collaborate with project managers and stakeholders to bridge the gap between business needs and technical data implementation. - Develop comprehensive technical documentation, such as data models, schema designs, and AI pipeline specifications. - Architect and implement secure, high-performance data pipelines and analytical services. - Integrate AI/ML models into data workflows, focusing on automated insight generation and predictive modeling. - Mentor junior analysts and engineers in AI-driven data tooling and analytical best practices. - Conduct rigorous peer reviews to ensure code quality, data accuracy, and adherence to best practices. - Troubleshoot and debug complex issues across the full data lifecycle. - Effectively communicate complex analytical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences. - Stay abreast of the latest trends in AI development, data engineering, and statistical modeling. - Continuously improve skills through professional development and workshops. Benefits - Competitive compensation. - Health and welfare benefits. - Flexible ways of working. - Generous time off policies including vacation/PTO, sick leave, and parental leave. Company Description Bravo17 is a growing federal digital services firm. We operate with high accountability, lean teams, and a strong sense of ownership. This role requires comfort with ambiguity, initiative, and a bias toward action.

Role Description As a Lead Full Stack Web and AI Software Engineer at Bravo17, you will elevate the software solutions for federal agencies and the Department of Defense. This requires a deep understanding of agency missions, diverse user needs, and relevant policies, alongside standard industry responsibilities and qualifications. We are seeking a highly skilled and passionate Lead Full Stack Web and AI Software Engineer with over 8 years of experience to join our expanding team. In this pivotal role, you will: - Lead technology implementation. - Translate user needs into intuitive and effective software. - Develop and prototype web and AI solutions. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional user-centered products for federal agencies. Qualifications - Minimum of 8 years of practical experience in software development. - Strong background in software engineering projects, emphasizing transactional, interactive, or data-intensive applications, with a focus on AI and cloud computing solutions. - Thorough understanding of service design patterns such as REST, microservices, and monolithic architectures. - Proficiency in transforming Figma designs into user interfaces (e.g., React, Angular). - Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills. - Demonstrated capability to lead technology projects, operate autonomously, or collaborate effectively within a team environment. - Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with business acumen. - A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field is preferred, but deep experience can serve as a substitute. Requirements - Define and maintain technical standards and best practices. - Stay current with industry trends, evaluating and recommending new technologies and tools. - Collaborate with design, project management, and stakeholders to translate UX designs & business requirements into technical designs. - Develop comprehensive technical documentation. - Design and develop intuitive, responsive user interfaces. - Architect and implement secure, high-performance backend services and APIs. - Integrate AI/ML models into web applications. - Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance. - Conduct code reviews to ensure code quality. - Troubleshoot and debug complex issues across the full stack. - Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends. Benefits - Competitive compensation. - Health and welfare benefits. - Flexible ways of working. - Generous time off policies including vacation/PTO, sick leave, and parental leave. Company Description Bravo17 is a growing federal digital services firm. We operate with high accountability, lean teams, and a strong sense of ownership. This role requires comfort with ambiguity, initiative, and a bias toward action.

Role Description We are seeking a visionary Senior DevSecOps Engineer to architect, secure, and scale cloud infrastructure. With a minimum of 4 years in the field, you aren't just managing servers; you are building the automated "paved road" that allows developers to ship code securely and rapidly. In this role, you will bridge the gap between development, security, and operations. You will be responsible for moving security "left" in our CI/CD pipelines, ensuring that cloud-native applications are resilient by design. As a Lead, you will influence the long-term technical roadmap. - Cloud Architecture & IaC: Architect, implement, and maintain highly available, fault-tolerant, and multi-cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP, OCI) using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible. - DevSecOps & Security Leadership: Lead the DevSecOps strategy, moving security "left" by integrating automated security scanning (SAST, DAST), container security, and compliance checks directly into CI/CD pipelines. - CI/CD Orchestration: Lead the evolution of deployment pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions) to enable secure, rapid, and zero-downtime application deployments. - Cloud Governance: Establish and manage comprehensive cloud governance, including Identity and Access Management (IAM), encryption (at rest/in transit), and cloud-native security toolsets. - Site Reliability Engineering (SRE): Implement robust observability (monitoring, logging, alerting) with tools like Prometheus, Grafana, and CloudWatch. Drive continuous improvement by leading incident response and post-mortem processes. - Capacity Planning & Reliability: Collaborate with development teams to embed reliability into application design, and lead capacity planning to forecast resource needs and ensure effective system scaling. - Technical Leadership & Documentation: Provide technical leadership and mentorship to DevOps engineers, conducting code reviews and promoting a culture of continuous learning. Author detailed technical documentation for all development and operational processes. Qualifications - Minimum 4+ years of experience in DevOps, Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), or Cloud Engineering, with at least 2 years focused specifically on security. - BS or equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Information Systems, or a related technical degree. - Preferred Certifications: CompTIA Security+ or equivalent (IAT-2). Requirements - Deep mastery of AWS; experience managing multi-cloud or hybrid-cloud environments is required. - Expert-level knowledge of Kubernetes (K8s) orchestration, including securing container images and runtime environments. - Advanced scripting skills in Python, Go, or Bash. - Deep understanding of CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, Argo CD). - Solid understanding of security frameworks and compliance standards (e.g., SOC2, ISO 27001, NIST, or CIS benchmarks). - Proven ability to explain complex security risks to non-technical stakeholders and advocate for best practices. - US citizenship required. - Top Secret clearance. Benefits - Competitive compensation. - Health and welfare benefits. - Flexible ways of working. - Generous time off policies including vacation/PTO, sick leave, and parental leave. Company Description Bravo17 is a growing federal digital services firm. We operate with high accountability, lean teams, and a strong sense of ownership. This role requires comfort with ambiguity, initiative, and a bias toward action.

Role Description As a Lead User Experience Researcher/Designer with Bravo17, you’ll help raise the bar for user experience of federal agencies and the Department of Defense. This will require developing an in-depth understanding of agency missions, the varied needs of their users and applicable policy. We are seeking a highly skilled and passionate Lead User Experience Researcher/Designer with 8+ years of experience to join our growing team. In this role, you will play a critical role in understanding user needs and translating them into intuitive and effective user experiences. You will be responsible for: - Leading and conducting user research - Designing and prototyping user interfaces - Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional user-centered products for federal agencies Qualifications - Proven experience as a UX Designer, UI Designer or similar role with a minimum of 8 years of practical experience in the UX field including project leadership roles - Strong portfolio of design projects with a transactional, interactive or data focus - Strong understanding of user-centered design principles and methodologies - Strong proficiency in user research methods, including user interviews, usability testing, UX surveys and quantitative data analysis - Peak expertise in design tools such as Figma, Sketch, or Adobe XD (Figma is our current tool) - Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills - Ability to lead user experience projects, work independently or as part of a team - Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with a business acumen - Portfolio demonstrating a strong understanding of UX principles and a high level of design skills - Bachelor's or Master's degree in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) or User-Centered Design strongly preferred Requirements - Lead user research efforts for a small project, including planning and execution - Conduct user research activities, including user interviews, usability testing, surveys, and competitive analysis - Analyze user data to identify actionable insights including user needs, pain points, and opportunities for improvement - Create user personas, journey maps, and other user-centered artifacts - Present research findings to stakeholders in a clear and concise manner - Produce innovative and user-centered design solutions that meet business objectives - Contribute to the development of design strategy and vision - Create wireframes, high-fidelity prototypes and interactive experiences - Design and prototype user interfaces for web, mobile, and other digital platforms - Iterate on designs based on user and stakeholder feedback as well as data - Develop and maintain design systems and component libraries - Effectively communicate complex design concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences - Lead and mentor junior user experience team members - Collaborate closely with product managers, engineers, and other stakeholders - Lead design reviews and critiques; facilitate brainstorming sessions - Stay abreast of the latest trends and best practices in UX research and design - Continuously improve your skills and knowledge through training, workshops, and other professional development opportunities Benefits - Competitive compensation - Health and welfare benefits - Flexible ways of working - Generous time off policies including vacation/PTO, sick leave, and parental leave

Position Summary We are seeking a Lead DevSecOps Cloud Engineer to architect, secure, and scale cloud infrastructure. With a minimum of 8 years in the field, you aren't just managing servers; you are building the automated "paved road" that allows developers to ship code securely and rapidly. What you'll do In this role, you will bridge the gap between development, security, and operations. You will be responsible for moving security "left" in our CI/CD pipelines, ensuring that cloud-native applications are resilient by design. As a Lead, you will influence the long-term technical roadmap. Responsibilities: - Cloud Architecture & IaC: Architect, implement, and maintain highly available, fault-tolerant, and multi-cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP, OCI) using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible. - DevSecOps & Security Leadership: Lead the DevSecOps strategy, moving security "left" by integrating automated security scanning (SAST, DAST), container security, and compliance checks directly into CI/CD pipelines. - CI/CD Orchestration: Lead the evolution of deployment pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions) to enable secure, rapid, and zero-downtime application deployments. - Cloud Governance: Establish and manage comprehensive cloud governance, including Identity and Access Management (IAM), encryption (at rest/in transit), and cloud-native security toolsets. - Site Reliability Engineering (SRE): Implement robust observability (monitoring, logging, alerting) with tools like Prometheus, Grafana, and CloudWatch. Drive continuous improvement by leading incident response and post-mortem processes. - Capacity Planning & Reliability: Collaborate with development teams to embed reliability into application design, and lead capacity planning to forecast resource needs and ensure effective system scaling. - Technical Leadership & Documentation: Provide technical leadership and mentorship to DevOps engineers, conducting code reviews and promoting a culture of continuous learning. Author detailed technical documentation for all development and operational processes. Qualifications: - Experience & Education - - Minimum 8+ years of experience in DevOps, Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), or Cloud Engineering, with at least 3 years focused specifically on security. - BS or equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Information Systems, or a related technical degree. - Certifications: CompTIA Security+ or equivalent (IAT-2). - Technical Expertise - - Deep mastery of AWS; experience managing multi-cloud or hybrid-cloud environments is required. - Expert-level knowledge of Kubernetes (K8s) orchestration, including securing container images and runtime environments. - Advanced scripting skills in Python, Go, or Bash. - Deep understanding of CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, Argo CD). - Security & Compliance - - Solid understanding of security frameworks and compliance standards (e.g., SOC2, ISO 27001, NIST, or CIS benchmarks). - Professional & Clearance Requirements - - Proven ability to explain complex security risks to non-technical stakeholders and advocate for best practices. - US citizenship required. - Top Secret clearance/Tier 5 investigation required. Preferred Qualifications: - Experience with AWS GovCloud. - Experience with Zero Trust Architecture principles. - Cloud certifications in AWS (Azure, Google, and/or Oracle clouds nice to have). - Solid understanding of networking, Linux/Unix systems, and version control systems (e.g., Git). - Experience with configuration management and orchestration tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible, Puppet). - Hands-on experience with containerization and orchestration (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes). Security Clearance - Top Secret Required