UI/UX Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Assist the Case Management Modernization (CMM) Program for the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts by connecting design and engineering.

• Integrate UX research and high-fidelity prototypes to create user experiences that are intuitive, accessible, and efficient.

• Develop clean, production-ready front-end code.

• Work in collaboration with Product Owners, UI Architects, Developers, and HCD Specialists to convert research insights into design specifications.

• Transform high-fidelity prototypes into responsive, accessible front-end applications and reusable React UI components.

• Ensure that designs adhere to Human-Centered Design principles, program goals, and Agile practices.

• Establish and uphold UI/UX and front-end coding standards.

• Assess designs for Section 508, usability, and WCAG accessibility compliance.

• Facilitate rapid prototyping, validation, and iterative feedback during sprint cycles.

• Offer suggestions on UI consistency, interaction design, and design-system reusability.

• Collaborate with Quality Assurance and Compliance teams to ensure usability and accessibility in production releases.

• Create HCD implementation plans, accessibility and compliance reports, and shared design-system templates and components.

• Enhance task completion efficiency and user satisfaction while minimizing post-release UI-related defects.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 8 years of experience in UI/UX design development.

• At least 5 years in a Human-Centered Design role supporting enterprise or government applications.

• Over 10 years of general information-systems experience.

• 8+ years of specialized experience.

• Strong grasp of Agile/SAFe delivery and iterative design integration.

• Proficient in usability testing, including heuristic evaluations, card sorting, and A/B testing.

• Skilled in tools such as Figma, Sketch, Storybook, Axure, Miro, or similar applications.

• Solid proficiency in React, including reusable functional components, state and props management, responsive interfaces, and production integration.

• Proficient in HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript/TypeScript, responsive design, and Sass or other CSS preprocessors.

• Experience in designing for federal systems and an understanding of Section 508 and WCAG compliance.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in HCI, Design, or a related field.

• Background in federal digital modernization programs or court/case management systems.

• Familiarity with DesignOps and UX governance.

• Exposure to Google Analytics and Hotjar.

• Understanding of Zero Trust Design and secure user-interface principles.

• Knowledge of AI-assisted UX tools or predictive usability models.

• Exceptional presentation, storytelling, oral, and written communication skills.

• Ability to engage effectively with high-level customer stakeholders.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Capacity to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.

• Experience in identifying and applying industry tools, solutions, methods, best practices, and emerging technologies.

• Experience may substitute for degree qualifications: high school with 16+ years, associate degree with 14+ years, bachelor’s degree with 12+ years, or doctorate with 9+ years.

• Certifications such as Certified Usability Analyst, Certified HCD Professional, SAFe Agile Practitioner, Section 508 Trusted Tester, or other UX/HCD certifications are preferred, highly desirable, or beneficial but not mandatory.

• No current security clearance required or needed to obtain.

• U.S. citizenship is not a requirement.

• 40 scheduled hours per week.

• No travel is required.

🏝️ Benefits

• Options for medical plans, some including Health Savings Accounts.

• Dental plan options available.

• Vision plan options available.

• 401(k) plan featuring pre- and post-tax contribution options with company matching.

• Flexible work weeks where feasible.

• Paid vacation, sick, and personal time.

• Paid holidays.

• Paid parental leave.

• Paid military leave.

• Paid bereavement leave.

• Paid jury duty leave.

• Up to 160 hours of paid family leave within a rolling 12-month period for eligible employees.

• Short- and long-term disability benefits.

• Life insurance coverage.

• Accidental death and dismemberment insurance.

• Personal accident insurance.

• Critical illness insurance.

• Business travel and accident insurance.

• Work environment in global technology and professional services.

• Access to a Talent Community for career opportunities and events.