Koniag Government Services - Chantilly, VA
posted 3 months ago
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. This position is for a Future New Business Opportunity. The UI/UX Engineer will play a crucial role in supporting the US Department of State in enhancing the Global Public Affairs Web Assets. The ideal candidate will be responsible for collaborating with customers and developers to design images, themes, and graphics that adhere to 508 compliance and industry best practices. The engineer will develop and maintain user interfaces for web applications, ensuring a seamless and responsive user experience. This includes working closely with developers to implement visually appealing and user-friendly designs, utilizing front-end frameworks such as React and Typescript to build dynamic and interactive user interfaces. The role also involves collaborating with back-end developers to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic, identifying and addressing performance bottlenecks, and staying updated on emerging technologies and industry trends to drive software infrastructure improvements. In addition to technical skills, the position requires strong problem-solving abilities, excellent communication, and collaboration skills. The engineer will be expected to maintain a high standard of code quality and adhere to coding standards, utilizing tools such as ESLint, Prettier, and Stylelint. The role is primarily indoors in a professional office environment with a low to moderate noise level, and it may require occasional lifting of up to 25 lbs. The incumbent must be able to perform tasks that involve sitting for extended periods, using hands to handle objects, and performing simple math calculations.