UI/UX ENGINEER (REMOTE) WITH SECURITY CLEARANCE

Company: Koniag Government Services
Location: Chantilly
Posted on: November 8, 2024

Job Description:

KITS Job ID 2440036 Koniag IT Systems, LLC, a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking a UI/UX Engineer to support KITS and our government customer. This is a Remote Opportunity. This position requires the candidate to be able to obtain a Public Trust. We offer competitive compensation and an extraordinary benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401K with company matching, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, three weeks paid time off, and more. Koniag Government Services is seeking a highly skilled UI/UX engineer to support the US Department of State in supporting the Global Public Affairs Web Assets. Essential Functions, Responsibilities & Duties may include, but are not limited to: * Collaborate with customers and developers with a firm understanding of best practice to design images, themes and graphics that follow 508 compliance and industry best practice. * Develop and maintain user interfaces for web applications, ensuring a seamless and responsive user experience. * Collaborate with developers to implement visually appealing and user-friendly designs. * Work with front-end frameworks such React and Typescript to build dynamic and interactive user interfaces and demonstrate with tools such as Figma. * Collaborate with back-end developers to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic. * Identify and address performance bottlenecks, ensuring optimal speed and efficiency of web applications. * Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends, then utilize those skills to drive software infrastructure. Requirements: * 3+ years of professional Front-End experience. * Strong knowledge of front-end technologies and frameworks such as React, Typescript, HTML, CSS, Material-UI, Nivo Charts, GraphQL Request. * Experience in state management using MobX and React Context API. * Familiarity with testing libraries and frameworks, including Jest and Testing Library. * Experience in data fetching and state management with TanStack React Query, showcasing the ability to handle asynchronous data effectively. * Strong commitment to code quality and adherence to coding standards, Familiarity with ESLInt, Prettier and styelint. * Proficient in using Git for version control and Figma for designs. * Experience with build tools such as Vite.js, esbuild and Rollup * Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities. * Excellent communication and collaboration abilities. * Ability to obtain a Public Trust. Preferred: * Web site experience in an environment using a Content Management System such as WordPress * Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field. * Familiarity with agile development methodologies. (Jira) Working Environment & Conditions This job operates in a professional office environment and has a noise level of mostly low to moderate. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. This position is primarily indoors, consistent with a standard office position and has a noise level of mostly low to moderate. The incumbent is required to stand, walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The workload may require the incumbent to sit for extended periods of time. The incumbent must be able to read, do simple math calculations and withstand moderate amounts of stress. The incumbent must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy The company is an equal opportunity employer. The company shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), national origin, age, disability, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information, or any other factor protected by 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. The company is dedicated to seeking all qualified applicants. If you require accommodation to navigate or to apply for a position on our website, please contact Heaven Wood via e-mail at or by calling 703-488-9377 to request accommodation. 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. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. Shareholder Preference in accordance with Public Law 88-352

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