UI Developer

Cloud & Things Inc; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Public sector impact

Govt initiatives exposure

Agile leadership development

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Cloud & Things Inc. in Albany, NY seeks a skilled UI Developer (Developer III) to design and implement complex, scalable web/mobile interfaces for a NYS client. The position is hybrid, W2 hourly, 65–85/hour, duration 30 months with potential extension.

The role emphasizes reusable components, accessibility (Section 508/WCAG), performance, code quality, and full SDLC delivery in compliance with state standards. Leadership is expected for junior developers.

Qualifications

• 7+ years UI development with MVC and patterns.
• 7+ years HTML/XML/JSON/JS with Angular and jQuery.
• 2+ years in a Developer leadership role.
• Strong UI/UX and responsive design experience.
• SOA/API experience and EF knowledge desirable.
• Git, CI/CD, Agile/Scrum; federal/state government exposure preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop reusable UI components and apps.
• Translate requirements into UI functionality.
• Collaborate with UX, analysts, PMs, architects, testers.
• Apply accessibility standards (Section 508/WCAG) and responsive design.
• Optimize UI performance and scalability.
• Conduct code reviews for quality and maintainability.
• Mentor junior developers and share knowledge.
• Stay updated on UI trends and tools.
• Participate in all phases of the SDLC.

Skills

UI development

MVC pattern

HTML/CSS/JS

TypeScript

Angular

jQuery

Bootstrap

Accessibility

Tools

Git

CI/CD

REST APIs

Job description

Back UI Developer. Other Area(s): Albany, New York. W-2 hourly. Oct 1, 2026.

*This is an exempt position. Salary commensurate with experience*

Job Title: UI Developer. Location: 40 North Pearl, Albany, NY (Hybrid). Duration: 30 Months (with potential for extension). W2 Hourly Rate: $65-85/hour. Application Deadline: 10/12/2026.

Overview

We are seeking a UI Developer (Developer III) who will support our NYS client. This Level III role will design and implement complex, scalable, and intuitive user interfaces for web and/or mobile applications while collaborating with architects, testers, business analysts, UX designers, product managers, and other developers. The developer will focus on reusable UI components, responsive and accessible design, performance, code quality, and full software development lifecycle delivery in compliance with state and federal standards.

Duties

• Design and develop high-quality, reusable, and performant UI components and applications.
• Translate business and technical requirements into effective UI design and functionality.
• Collaborate with UX designers, business analysts, product managers, architects, testers, and developers to deliver a seamless and consistent user experience across platforms.
• Apply UI/UX best practices, responsive/mobile-first design, SOLID principles, design guidelines, accessibility standards including Section 508/WCAG, and responsive design principles.
• Optimize UI performance and scalability through efficient code, resource management, and relevant tools and techniques.
• Conduct code reviews to ensure code quality, maintainability, and adherence to established coding standards.
• Mentor junior developers and provide technical guidance to support a collaborative and innovative team environment.
• Stay current with emerging UI development trends, tools, and technologies and contribute to continuous improvement of development processes.
• Participate in all phases of the software development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, design, testing, deployment, and support.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Mandatory Qualifications

• More than 7 years of experience working on complex projects, including 2 or more years in a leadership role as a Developer.
• More than 7 years of experience in UI development and patterns, including MVC, with a focus on building complex and scalable applications.
• More than 7 years of experience developing and maintaining web applications utilizing HTML, XML, JSON, AJAX, JavaScript/TypeScript, Angular Framework, jQuery, Bootstrap, and Cascading Style Sheets.

Desirable Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in .NET and C# developing and maintaining .NET applications for n-tier web deployment, OR experience in Java/Spring Boot developing and maintaining applications for n-tier web/cloud deployment.
• 7+ years of experience with Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) application integration, including development of secure web services and SOAP/RESTful APIs.
• 7+ years of experience with Entity Framework.
• 7+ years of experience with unit testing frameworks; xUnit/NUnit preferred.
• 5+ years of experience with distributed version control systems such as Git.
• 2+ years of experience designing and implementing CI/CD workflows.
• 2+ years of experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• 2+ years of experience working in a federal or state government setting (Health and Human Services, especially in Integrated Eligibility System programs such as PA, TA, SNAP, HEAP, Fair Hearings, Child Support, etc. preferred)

What We Offer

• Opportunities to lead impactful transformations in the public sector infrastructure.
• Engagement with high-profile government initiatives, supporting meaningful change.
• Professional development through exposure to innovative Agile practices and leadership collaboration.
• A collaborative environment that values ownership, initiative, and continuous learning.

Ready to make a difference?

We’re eager to connect with qualified candidates committed to delivering results and fostering excellence within client projects.

Cloud and Things complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.