The UI/UX Design Engineer role supports the Case Management Modernization (CMM) Program by connecting design practice with engineering delivery. You will help produce accessible, high-performing user experiences and production-ready React code within Agile teams for AWS-based applications.
Key Responsibilities
- Partner with Product Owners, UI Architects, Developers, and HCD Specialists to convert research findings into actionable UI specifications.
- Serve as a design-to-engineering bridge by translating high-fidelity prototypes into responsive, accessible, and performant front-end applications and reusable UI components using React.
- Apply Human-Centered Design (HCD) principles to ensure alignment with program objectives and Agile ceremonies.
- Define and enforce UI/UX and front-end coding standards that promote consistency and reusability.
- Assess designs for compliance with Section 508, usability expectations, and WCAG accessibility guidance.
- Use rapid prototyping and validation to support iterative feedback loops within sprint cycles.
- Provide recommendations on UI consistency, interaction design, and reuse of design system assets.
- Work with Quality Assurance and Compliance teams to validate usability and accessibility for production releases.
Required Qualifications
- 8+ years of experience in UI/UX design development, including 5+ years in a Human-Centered Design role supporting enterprise or government applications.
- Strong understanding of Agile/SAFe delivery and iterative design integration.
- Expertise in usability testing methods such as heuristic evaluations, card sorting, and A/B testing.
- Proficiency with design and prototyping tools including Figma, Sketch, Storybook, Axure, Miro or similar tools.
- Strong proficiency in React, including reusable functional components, component state and props, responsive interfaces, and integrating UI components into production applications.
- Proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript/TypeScript, and responsive design principles to translate UI/UX into production-ready React interfaces.
- Strong experience with Sass or other CSS preprocessors.
- Experience designing for federal systems with practical knowledge of Section 508 and WCAG compliance.
- Excellent storytelling and communication skills for presenting design and development rationale to technical and non-technical audiences.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Design, or a related field.
- Experience designing for federal digital modernization programs or court/case management systems.
- Familiarity with DesignOps and UX governance practices.
- Exposure to data-driven UX optimization using analytics tools such as Google Analytics and Hotjar.
- Understanding of Zero Trust Design and secure user interface principles.
- Knowledge of AI-assisted UX tools or predictive usability models.
- CUA or Certified HCD Professional is preferred.
- SAFe Agile Practitioner (SPC or SSM) is preferred.
- Section 508 Trusted Tester Certification is highly desirable.
- UX Design or HCD Certification (NN/g, IDEO, or HFI) is beneficial.
- 10+ years of general experience in information systems.
- 8+ years of specialized experience.
- Minimum education: BA/BS.
- Experience may be considered in lieu of degree: HS (16+ years), AA/AS (14+ years), BA/BS (12+ years), Doctorate Degree/Ph.D. (9+ years).
Preferred / Supporting Information
- Clearance level: None
- Public trust: Other
- Requisition type: Pipeline
- REQ#: RQ226741
Technologies
React, JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3, Sass, Figma, Sketch, Storybook, Axure, Miro, InVision, Axe, Wave, Color Oracle, SiteImprove, Jira, Confluence, SharePoint, MS Teams, Hotjar, Google Analytics, Optimal Workshop, WCAG 2.1 AA, Section 508, FedRAMP
Performance Outcomes and Deliverables
- HCD Implementation Plans: documentation of methodologies, user testing cycles, and outcome summaries.
- Accessibility and Compliance Reports: validation of Section 508, WCAG 2.1 AA, and FedRAMP UI standards.
- Design System Contributions: standardized templates and components integrated into the shared UI library.
- Performance outcomes: 100% of design and code artifacts produced in accordance with HCD and Agile sprint objectives; 95% compliance with Section 508 and accessibility audit benchmarks; measurable improvement in task completion efficiency and user satisfaction; and a 20% reduction in post-release UI-related defects through proactive design validation.
Location and Work Requirements
- Remote: Working from the USA
- Travel required: None
Compensation
The likely salary range for this position is $128,039 - $173,229 per year. This range is not a guarantee; compensation is set based on experience, geographic location, and possibly contractual requirements, and may fall outside the stated range.
Identity Verification Process
- Complete an identity verification process using advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud.
- Be expected to be on camera during virtual interviews.
- Authorization may include the collection, processing, and use of biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.
- The organization reserves the right to take your picture to verify identity and prevent fraud.
