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

Koniag Government Services, LLC•Albuquerque, NM

4d•$150,000 - $175,000•Remote

About The Position

Koniag Professional Services, LLC, a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking a Senior Front-End Developer and UX Designer to support KPS and a federal modernization initiative for the Department of the Interior (DOI). This remote position is part of a team supporting a federal client’s business and IT modernization project and requires the ability to obtain a DOI Public Trust clearance. The role combines interface design with low-code and cloud development. The successful candidate will lead UI/UX strategy for new applications, create intuitive user experiences, and translate designs into production-ready front ends in a Microsoft Power Apps and Azure environment. The role also involves ensuring federal Section 508 accessibility compliance.

Requirements

8–10 years of experience in front-end software development or UI/UX design.
At least 3 years of experience working in the Microsoft Power Platform ecosystem.
Advanced hands-on experience building custom, high-fidelity applications with Microsoft Power Apps and Power Automate.
Strong proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML5, and CSS/SASS.
Experience with modern prototyping tools such as Figma or Adobe XD.
Proven experience building accessible, Section 508-compliant interfaces for federal or public sector applications.
Ability to clear a federal background investigation and obtain a DOI Public Trust clearance.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Human-Computer Interaction, Graphic Design, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience supporting the Department of the Interior or other federal agencies.
Experience designing interfaces for complex data visualizations, dashboards, or AI/ML search results.
Microsoft certifications such as Power Platform Developer Associate or Power Platform Functional Consultant.

Responsibilities

Lead user research and discovery sessions with DOI stakeholders to understand workflows and map user journeys.
Create wireframes, mockups, and interactive prototypes that simplify complex data structures and AI-driven workflows.
Establish design consistency and accessibility guidelines across digital products built for the contract.
Build applications using Microsoft Power Apps Canvas and Model-Driven apps, custom PCF controls, and Power Automate workflows.
Extend low-code platforms with HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript/TypeScript to deliver tailored front ends.
Collaborate with data developers to connect Azure SQL data and AI endpoints to front-end user experiences.
Ensure designs and interfaces comply with federal Section 508 accessibility standards.