Software Engineer, UI/UX Designer

Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado. This is not a remote position.Additional Compensation: This position is eligible for an end-of-year bonus.Employment Benefits: Bluestaq offers a wide range of competitive benefits, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Paid Leave, and 401k. For more information regarding Bluestaq benefits, please visit https://www.bluestaq.com/bennies.Where Innovation Powers ImpactReady to turn your expertise into impact? Welcome to Bluestaq.About BluestaqAt Bluestaq, we're not just another tech company-we're a mission-driven team of innovators, problem-solvers, and trailblazers. Whether supporting space exploration, defense systems, global alliances, government initiatives, healthcare advancements, or commercial breakthroughs, our work spans industries that shape the future. Founded in 2018, Bluestaq has quickly become a leader in enterprise software and secure data management. Our name? A nod to our roots-"blue" (military shorthand for the good guys) and "staq" (as in software stack).Recognized ExcellenceWe don't just talk about excellence-we deliver it. Bluestaq has earned national recognition as one of Inc. Magazine's Fastest-Growing Private Companies and is consistently ranked among Colorado's Best Workplaces. Whether we're supporting national security, enabling healthcare advancements, or driving commercial innovation, we're committed to building data management solutions that matter.Why Colorado Springs?

• Tech Talent Hotspot - Ranked #2 up-and-coming tech market in North America by CBRE (2024).
• Top Place to Live - Named #3 Best Place to Live in the U.S. and Most Desirable City overall by U.S. News (2024-25).
• Neighborly Spirit - Recognized as America's Most Neighborly City (2024) for community engagement and quality of life.
• Active Lifestyle Hub - Top 5 for hiking and fitness, blending outdoor recreation and wellness (2022).
• Pet-Friendly Leader - Ranked #1 Most Pet-Friendly City in the U.S. (2023) for furry, scaly, and feathery friends.
  
  

With 300 days of sunshine and the Rocky Mountains as your backdrop, Colorado Springs offers the perfect mix of urban energy and outdoor adventure.Join the MissionReady to push boundaries with tech that transforms industries? At Bluestaq, we engineer secure, scalable data ecosystems for space, defense, healthcare, and beyond. Join us to tackle mission-critical challenges, protect the world's most valuable data, and build what's next. Let's make extraordinary possible - together.About the RoleBluestaq is seeking a talented and versatile UI/UX Designer, Software Engineer to shape the visual identity and user experience across our platforms. This role goes beyond aesthetics-you will play a critical role in long-term branding, product refinement, and user-focused design strategies.We're looking for a creative thinker who can balance design innovation, user research, and technical collaboration. The ideal candidate will bring a unique perspective to UI/UX that shifts conversations from just visuals to competitive advantage and user-focused solutions.If you thrive on crafting cohesive design systems, user-friendly interfaces, and seamless experiences while collaborating with cross-functional teams, this is the role for you.What You'll Do

• Branding & Design Systems - Develop and maintain style guides, ensuring consistency across Bluestaq's UI/UX
• Logos & Iconography - Create and refine icons and branding elements to support Bluestaq's visual identity
• Website Management - Maintain and update the Bluestaq website, ensuring it aligns with company goals
• UX Research & Enhancements - Review existing UIs, propose improvements, and develop strategies based on user feedback
• Responsive & Accessible Design - Ensure optimal usability across desktop and mobile
• Wireframes & User Flows - Develop intuitive user flows and wireframes for new features and UIs
• Quality Assurance - Collaborate with the engineering team to review style, placement, and user flows
• Engineering Collaboration - Assist with front-end cosmetic enhancements and UI refinements
• Infographics & Visuals - Create infographics and diagrams to visually communicate complex concepts
  
  

What You Bring

• Proven experience in UI/UX design using Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, XD, or Figma)
• Strong sense of aesthetics & attention to detail - Pixel-perfect execution is a must
• Experience with responsive design for both desktop and mobile
• Wireframing, prototyping, and user flows - Ability to create intuitive, seamless experiences
• HTML & CSS expertise - You understand the technical aspects of design
• Web development knowledge (Angular experience is a plus but not required)
  
  

Why Join Bluestaq?

• Long-Term Impact - Your designs will shape branding, products, and internal strategy
• Creative Freedom - We encourage unconventional design thinking to set us apart
• Growth-Oriented - Be part of a fast-growing company recognized by Inc. Magazine
• Innovative Projects - Work on projects that span space, defense, healthcare, and commercial sectors
  
  

Staff UI/UX Software EngineerSalary Range: In compliance with Colorado's Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the salary range for this role is $120,000 - $150,000. Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors such as a candidate's relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location.Required Education: 6 years of software development experience with a Bachelor of Science degree OR Associate degree with 2 additional years of experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted in lieu of a degree OR a High School Diploma with 4 additional years of experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted in lieu of a degree.Principal UI/UX Software EngineerSalary Range: In compliance with Colorado's Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the salary range for this role is $150,000 - $192,000. Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors such as a candidate's relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location.Required Education: 12 years of software development experience with a Bachelor of Science degree OR Associate degree with 2 additional years of experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted in lieu of a degree OR a High School Diploma with 4 additional years of experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted in lieu of a degree.Clearance Requirement: This position requires the ability to obtain a TS/SCI Clearance. US citizenship is required to be eligible for a clearance, and an employee must agree to participate in a background screen and credit check.Relocation: This position does not offer relocation. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.Bluestaq is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis age 40 and over, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by state or local law.Bluestaq will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities and employees whose work requirements interfere with a religious belief unless doing so would result in an undue hardship to Bluestaq or a direct threat. Employees needing such accommodation are instructed to contact Human Resources immediately at contact.us@bluestaq.com.