Sr. Developer & Design UX (Front End) (REMOTE)

Koniag Services, Inc.; Albuquerque (NM); Remote; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Commuter benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Koniag Government Services seeks a Senior Front-End Developer & UX Designer to support a federal modernization effort for a DOI client. You will design intuitive interfaces and build them in a Microsoft Power Apps/Azure environment, translating wireframes into production-ready front-ends.

The role blends UX strategy with hands-on development, requiring strong JavaScript/TypeScript skills and expertise in the Power Platform.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years in front-end software development or UI/UX design
• At least 3 years working inside the Microsoft Power Platform ecosystem
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Graphic Design, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Advanced hands-on experience building custom, high-fidelity applications inside Microsoft Power Apps and Power Automate
• Proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML5, and CSS/SASS
• Experience with modern prototyping tools (Figma, Adobe XD)
• Proven experience building compliant, accessible interfaces for federal or public sector applications
• Ability to clear a federal background investigation to obtain a DOI Public Trust clearance
• Preferred: experience with the Department of the Interior or other federal agencies; dashboards/AI data displays; Microsoft certifications

Responsibilities

• Lead UX/UI research and discovery sessions with DOI stakeholders and map user journeys
• Create wireframes, mockups, and interactive prototypes to visualize complex data structures and AI-driven workflows
• Establish design consistency and accessibility guidelines across all contract products
• Build front-ends using Power Apps (Canvas/Model-Driven), PCF controls, and Power Automate workflows
• Extend low-code platforms with HTML5, CSS, and JavaScript/TypeScript to deliver premium interfaces
• Collaborate with data developers to bind Azure SQL data and AI endpoints to the front-end
• Ensure all designs and interfaces comply with federal Section 508 accessibility standards

Skills

Front-end development

UI/UX design

JavaScript/TypeScript

HTML5/CSS/SASS

Power Platform

Accessibility (Section 508)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, HCI, Graphic Design, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Power Apps

Power Automate

PCF controls

Azure

Figma

Adobe XD

Job description

Applications for this position will be accepted through 11/23/26.

Koniag Professional Services, LLC, a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking a Sr. Developer & Design UX (Front End) to support KPS and our government customer. The position remote. This position requires the candidate to be able to obtain a Public Trust.

• medical insurance
• dental insurance
• vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• paid time off
• paid parental leave
• life insurance
• disability insurance
• flexible spending accounts
• commuter benefits
• tuition reimbursement

Koniag Professional Services, LLC, a Koniag Government Services is seeking a Senior Front-End Developer & UX Designer to support a federal modernization initiative for the Department of the Interior (DOI).

This role sits at the intersection of beautiful interface design and functional low-code/cloud development. We are looking for a hybrid professional who can both design intuitive user experiences and build them out. You will lead the UI/UX strategy for new applications, creating clean wireframes and translating them directly into production-ready front-ends within a Microsoft Power Apps and Azure ecosystem.

This position will be part of a team supporting a Federal client with a business and IT modernization project.

Key Responsibilities:

UX/UI Design & Strategy:

• Lead user research and discovery sessions with DOI stakeholders to understand workflows and map out user journeys.
• Create wireframes, mockups, and interactive prototypes to visualize complex data structures and AI-driven workflows simply.
• Establish design consistency and accessibility guidelines across all digital products built for the contract.

Front-End Development & Integration:

• Build highly functional applications using Microsoft Power Apps (Canvas and Model-Driven), custom components (PCF controls), and Power Automate workflows.
• Extend low-code platforms with traditional front-end code (HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript/TypeScript) to deliver tailored, premium user interfaces.
• Collaborate closely with data developers to seamlessly bind backend Azure SQL data and AI endpoints to the front-end user experience.

Accessibility & Compliance:

• Ensure all designs and developed interfaces strictly comply with federal Section 508 accessibility standards.

Required Qualifications:

Experience:

• Minimum of 8–10 years in front-end software development or UI/UX design, with at least 3 years working inside the Microsoft Power Platform ecosystem.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Graphic Design, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

Power Platform Expertise:

• Advanced hands-on experience building custom, high-fidelity applications inside Microsoft Power Apps and Power Automate.

Front-End Stack:

• Strong proficiency in modern front-end technologies including JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML5, and CSS/SASS.
• Design Tooling: Experience with modern prototyping tools (e.g., Figma, Adobe XD) to build and present UI concepts.

Section 508:

• Proven experience building compliant, accessible interfaces for federal or public sector applications.

Security Requirement:

• Ability to clear a federal background investigation to obtain a DOI Public Trust clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience supporting the Department of the Interior (DOI) or other federal agencies.
• Experience designing interfaces specifically meant to display complex data visualizations, dashboards, or AI/ML search results.
• Microsoft certifications (e.g., Power Platform Developer Associate, Power Platform Functional Consultant).

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The company is an equal opportunity employer. The company shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), national origin or ancestry, age, disability, citizenship, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information or any other characteristicprotected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We are committed to equal employment opportunity in all decisions related to employment, promotion, wages, benefits, and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment.

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Koniag Government Services (KGS) is an Alaska Native Owned corporation supporting the values and traditions of our native communities through an agile employee and corporate culture that delivers Enterprise Solutions, Professional Services and Operational Management to Federal Government Agencies. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Koniag, we apply our proven commercial solutions to a deep knowledge of Defense and Civilian missions to provide forward leaning technical, professional, and operational solutions. KGS enables successful mission outcomes for our customers through solution-oriented business partnerships and a commitment to exceptional service delivery. We ensure long-term success with a continuous improvement approach while balancing the collective interests of our customers, employees, and native communities. For more information, please visit www.koniag-gs.com.