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

Koniag Government Services•Albuquerque, NM

3d•Remote

About The Position

Koniag Professional Services, LLC, a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking a Senior Front-End Developer & UX Designer to support a federal business and IT modernization initiative for the Department of the Interior (DOI). This remote role combines interface design with low-code and cloud development in a Microsoft Power Apps and Azure ecosystem. The successful candidate will lead UI/UX strategy for new applications, create wireframes and prototypes, and translate designs into production-ready front ends.

Requirements

At least 8–10 years of experience in front-end software development or UI/UX design, including at least 3 years in the Microsoft Power Platform ecosystem.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Human-Computer Interaction, Graphic Design, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
Advanced hands-on experience building custom, high-fidelity applications in 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 to obtain a DOI Public Trust clearance.

Nice To Haves

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 present complex data structures and AI-driven workflows clearly.
Establish design consistency and accessibility guidelines across digital products built for the contract.
Build applications using Microsoft Power Apps (Canvas and Model-Driven), custom PCF controls, and Power Automate workflows.
Extend low-code platforms with HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript/TypeScript to deliver tailored user interfaces.
Collaborate with data developers to connect backend Azure SQL data and AI endpoints to the front-end experience.
Ensure designs and interfaces comply with federal Section 508 accessibility standards.