Staff Software Engineer, UI/UX

• →Lead the design and aesthetics of organizational websites, digital tools, and data sharing interfaces, establishing a consistent visual identity across platforms.
• →Create intuitive, visually appealing interfaces that users can easily navigate, ensuring a seamless and hassle-free user experience.
• →Conduct research into user needs, preferences, and challenges to inform design decisions.
• →Plan the structure, flow, and information architecture of digital tools and knowledge management platforms.
• →Translate wireframes, mockups, and requirements into functional, responsive code.
• →Collaborate with government leadership, application developer, and stakeholders to define requirements and refine features.
• →Ensure accessibility, cross-browser compatibility, and compliance with government standards.
• →Test, debug, and optimize applications to ensure performance and reliability.
• →Continuously iterate and improve designs based on user feedback and analytics.

• Proficiency in front-end development (for example, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue).
• Experience with UX/UI design tools (Figma, Adobe XD, Sketch, or similar).
• Strong understanding of responsive design, accessibility standards, and information architecture.
• Demonstrated ability to design for usability, clarity, and efficiency.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Effective communicator, able to present design concepts and decisions to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• (Preferred) Familiarity with back-end development, APIs, and version control (e.g. Git).
• (Preferred) Experience working in government or regulated environments.

• Eye for detail in typography, color, layout, and visual consistency.
• Ability to balance creative design with technical feasibility.
• Experience conducting usability testing or user interviews.
• Familiarity with agile or iterative development practices.
• Understanding of knowledge management, content organization, and digital workflows.

• Tech Talent Hotspot - Ranked #2 up-and-coming tech market in North America by CBRE (2024).
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• 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).
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• Women's Workforce Haven - Ranked #6 Best City for Women in the Workforce by Checkr (2025), highlighting earning potential and female leadership opportunities.

With 300 days of sunshine and the Rocky Mountains as your backdrop, Colorado Springs offers the perfect mix of urban energy and outdoor adventure.

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization's facilities.

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 [email protected].

Date the Position Closes: Applications will be accepted for 60 days beyond the posting date, or until the position is filled, whichever comes first.