UX Developer - U.S. Coast Guard - Remote

BizFirst•Leesburg, VA

10d•Remote

About The Position

This is a remote position. 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.

Requirements

U.S. Citizen.
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.

Nice To Haves

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.

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.
Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize front-end performance across devices, browsers, and mobile platforms.
Document processes, design decisions, and technical implementations to support continuity and scalability.