Mid-Level UI/UX and Front-End Developer

About the position MetaPhase is seeking a Mid-Level UI/UX & Front-End Developer to support an Agile team on a Department of State contract within the Diplomatic Technology, Enterprise Applications, Personnel & Training Apps Office (DT/EA/PTA). This high-impact role supports the operations and maintenance (O&M) of a major system enabling Foreign Service assignment and bidding. This position is ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of user experience and front-end engineering. You will lead the translation of user journeys, wireframes, and design concepts into polished, production-ready interfaces. You will flex between discovery, design, prototyping, and front-end development—owning the full design-to-delivery workflow and ensuring a seamless user experience across the application. Responsibilities • Convert wireframes, workflows, and prototypes into high-fidelity, user-centered interface designs. • Conduct UX discovery sessions with product owners and end users to clarify requirements and improve usability. • Refine and iterate on designs based on feedback, analytics, and user acceptance activities. • Build responsive, accessible, modular front-end components in a .NET application environment using React, JavaScript/TypeScript, and CSS. • Implement and evolve design systems or component libraries to ensure consistency, scalability, and efficient development. • Ensure all UI work meets Section 508 and Department of State compliance standards. • Apply automated and manual testing to validate accessibility, performance, and usability. • Participate fully in Agile ceremonies, shaping technical feasibility and UX impacts early in the planning cycle. • Partner closely with developers, analysts, designers, and product owners to align design intent with functional delivery. • Support CI/CD processes for front-end assets, ensuring smooth integration, testing, and deployment through Azure-based pipelines. Requirements • 3+ years of experience in UI/UX, front-end development, or a UX engineering hybrid role. • Strong proficiency in React, JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML, and CSS. • Experience using Figma or similar design tools to create and translate user interface designs. • Experience maintaining or contributing to design systems or component libraries. • Ability to communicate design rationale clearly to technical and non-technical audiences. • Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain a federal security clearance. Nice-to-haves • Active Secret clearance • Experience supporting federal clients, particularly the Department of State • Familiarity with Agile/Scrum practices • Experience integrating UI/UX workflows into Azure CI/CD pipelines • Basic to intermediate knowledge of Azure cloud services or DevOps tooling Benefits • generous PTO • federal holidays • parental leave • comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, life, and disability) • 401(k) with company match • FSA/HSA options • commuter benefits Apply tot his job