Front-End / UI/UX Developer - U.S. Coast Guard - Remote

BizFirst; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% remote work flexibility

Competitive compensation and benefits

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

BizFirst is looking for a Front-End / UI/UX Developer to support the U.S. Coast Guard with design and delivery of mission-critical applications. This fully remote role requires strong front-end skills, UI/UX design judgment, and a focus on user research.

You will define and maintain responsive applications, ensuring compliance with federal standards. Ideal candidates have over 8 years of experience with React, TypeScript, and AWS Amplify, alongside a Bachelor’s degree in a related field.

Competitive compensation and a collaborative environment are offered.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional experience as a Front-End Developer, UI/UX Engineer, Mobile Developer, or related technical role.
• Proven expertise with React, TypeScript, AWS Amplify, and GraphQL APIs.
• Experience conducting user research, usability testing, and feedback sessions.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain responsive web applications using React and AWS Amplify.
• Build and optimize mobile applications using React Native or Flutter.
• Lead and conduct user research and usability testing.

Skills

React

TypeScript

AWS Amplify

GraphQL APIs

UI/UX design

React Native

Flutter

Figma

Adobe XD

User research

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field

Tools

Figma

Adobe XD

Job description

Front-End / UI/UX Developer - U.S. Coast Guard - Remote

BizFirst is assisting our client with recruiting a Front-End / UI/UX Developer - Remote. This position will support the U.S. Coast Guard by helping design and deliver mission-critical web and mobile applications.

This role is ideal for a developer who combines strong front-end engineering skills with practical UI/UX design judgment, user research experience, and the ability to build responsive, reliable applications in secure federal environments.

This is a fully remote opportunity supporting a mission-driven federal project with real-world impact.

What will you do

As a Front-End / UI/UX Developer, you will design, develop, and maintain responsive web and mobile applications. You will translate requirements, wireframes, and user feedback into intuitive interfaces, while collaborating closely with product owners, stakeholders, backend engineers, and delivery teams.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain responsive web applications using React, AWS Amplify, TypeScript, and GraphQL APIs.
• Build and optimize mobile applications using React Native and/or Flutter, with an emphasis on offline-first design for reliability in disconnected or low-connectivity environments.
• Translate wireframes, mockups, and requirements into clean, functional, and user-friendly interfaces.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, product owners, and backend engineers to ensure seamless integration across systems.
• Lead and conduct user research, usability testing, and feedback sessions to continuously refine the user experience.
• Create and maintain design assets, style guides, and UI/UX workflows using Figma and Adobe XD.
• Apply accessibility and usability best practices to support compliance with federal standards, including Section 508.
• Document processes, design decisions, and technical implementations to support continuity and scalability.

Requirements:

• Active TS clearance required to start.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field.
• 8+ years of professional experience as a Front-End Developer, UI/UX Engineer, Mobile Developer, or related technical role.
• Proven expertise with React, TypeScript, AWS Amplify, and GraphQL APIs.
• Demonstrated experience with mobile frameworks such as React Native or Flutter.
• Proficiency with UI/UX design tools such as Figma and Adobe XD.
• Experience conducting user research, usability testing, and feedback sessions.
• Strong understanding of responsive design, accessibility standards, and cross-platform development.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a remote team environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting federal government, defense-related, or national security projects.
• Familiarity with Agile development practices and DevSecOps pipelines.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity best practices in application development.
• Familiarity with offline-first and low-connectivity application strategies.

What Our Clients Offer:

• 100% remote work flexibility.
• Opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven federal project with real-world impact.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Collaborative, innovative, and supportive work environment.

Work Authorization/ Clearance:

• U.S. Citizen; active TS clearance required to start.

Schedule:

Work Location:

BizFirst LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran disability or genetic information or any other reason prohibited by law in employment.