What are the responsibilities and job description for the UX/UI Developer (REMOTE) position at Koniag Technology Solutions?
KTS
Job ID 2455116
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Koniag Technology Solutions, a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking a UX/UI Developer to support KTS and our government customer. This position requires the candidate to be able to obtain a Public Trust. This is a Remote opportunity. This position is for a Future New Business Opportunity.
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 Technology Solutions, a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking a talented UX/UI Developer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong analytical mindset, excellent communication skills, and a passion for understanding user needs. Ability to obtain a Public Trust Clearance to support KGS and our government customer. This position is Remote.
As a UI-UX Designer, you will be responsible for delivering quality online user experience, which makes your role extremely important for our success and ensuring customer satisfaction and loyalty. You will be designing graphic user interface elements, like menus, tabs, forms, and widgets.
Essential Functions, Responsibilities & Duties may include, but are not limited to:
• Plan and implement designs
• Optimize existing user interface designs
• Test for intuitive use and experience
• Communicate with clients to understand their business goals and objectives
• Develop technical and business requirements and always strive to deliver intuitive and user-centered solutions
• Combine creativity with an awareness of the design elements
• Create prototypes for product ideas
• Test ideas before implementing
• Conduct ongoing user research
Education and Experience:
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience (a degree in Computer Science desirable)
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a UI-UX Designer or similar role
• Candidates without a college degree will be considered, but must have at least 8 years of relevant design engineering experience
Required Skills and Competencies:
The successful candidate will have experience in the following:
• UI design portfolio
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to discuss and explain design options
• Detail oriented
• Critical thinker
• Problem solver and customer-centered
• Knowledge of Adobe range of products including XD, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat and Dreamweaver
• Experience with HTML5 & CSS3
• Ability to obtain a Public Trust
Desired Skills:
• A proven track record of proactively identifying and solving problems
• Familiarity with IT-related artifacts, such as architecture diagrams, use cases, activity diagrams, etc.
• Familiarity with Salesforce applications
• Self-driven and independently committed
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Knowledge of Agile development methodologies such as Scrum, Kanban, etc.
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.
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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.
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