Senior UI/UX Front-End Design Lead

Dev Technology is seeking a Senior UI/UX Front-End Design Lead to help shape UI/UX strategy and drive accessible, consistent design execution across multiple teams and applications. This onsite role is based in Reston, VA, supporting a large federal agency environment. You will serve as the UI/UX subject matter expert, establish reusable component libraries and design systems, and perform final UI/UX review and sign-off ahead of UAT and rollout.

Why this role

• Flexible time-off and flexible work schedules, with telework options and remote availability for eligible projects
• Growth-focused career development: mentorship program, technical and management training through Dev University, hands-on learning via DevLab, tuition reimbursement, and paid training opportunities
• Industry-leading benefits including two health plan options with dental and vision coverage, flexible spending account, commuter benefits, life insurance, and more
• 401K matching with a 5% matching contribution
• A team culture built around social events (annual party, happy hours, fitness challenges) and community engagement with employer donation matching and volunteer time off

Responsibilities

• Act as the UI/UX SME, translating business requirements and UX strategy into elegant, intuitive, high-performing interfaces for development teams
• Drive UI/UX best practices across programs to ensure consistency, usability, and accessibility
• Establish and maintain reusable component libraries and design systems using frameworks such as Bootstrap, Material UI, and Trussworks
• Ensure Section 508 compliance and adherence to WCAG 2.x across applications
• Collaborate cross-functionally with product owners, designers, backend engineers, and stakeholders to deliver user-centered solutions
• Work with project and client leadership to shape a modernization roadmap and support modernization initiatives and continuous proactive improvements while staying current with emerging frontend technologies
• Lead troubleshooting for complex UI/UX and performance issues
• Provide final UI/UX review and sign-off of developed apps across multiple platforms (for example, M365 / Power Platform, ServiceNow) and frontend development teams (for example, React-based apps) prior to customer UAT and rollout
• Lead creation of high-fidelity prototypes and wireframes for multiple teams working across disparate tech stacks
• Develop repeatable design-to-development workflows to accelerate delivery across teams
• Conduct usability testing and design validation sessions with development teams
• Coach and mentor development teams on UI/UX best practices and modern design approaches

Requirements

• US Citizenship required; must be able to obtain and maintain a DHS Public Trust
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Human-Computer Interaction & Design, or a related technical discipline (or related professional experience in lieu of a degree acceptable)
• Over 8 years of hands-on experience in UI/UX design and implementation, applying design standards and collaborating closely with development teams to deliver consistent, intuitive user experiences
• 3–5 years of experience leading design initiatives across multiple applications or cross-functional teams
• Advanced proficiency in HTML5 and CSS3, and in design tools such as Figma or the Adobe suite
• Experience designing scalable component-based design systems
• Strong understanding of accessibility standards, including Section 508 and WCAG
• Proven experience optimizing frontend performance and application scalability
• Experience working in Agile / DevSecOps development environments
• Demonstrated ability to lead UI/UX planning discussions and influence frontend strategy
• Experience with React and Power Platforms
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with ability to influence technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Portfolio showcasing enterprise-level UI/UX work

Technologies

• HTML5, CSS3
• Figma, Adobe suite
• React, Power Platforms
• Bootstrap, Material UI, Trussworks
• M365, ServiceNow
• WCAG 2.x

Preferred qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human-Computer Interaction and Design or similar area of study
• Experience leading frontend modernization or transformation initiatives
• Familiarity with Figma, Sketch, Adobe Creative Suite, or other UX prototyping tools
• Knowledge of DevSecOps practices and CI/CD integration for frontend deployments
• Experience designing solutions that follow USWDS and support federal or regulated environments