UI/UX Engineer

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Responsibilities

• ▹Collaborate with Product Owners, UI Architects, Developers and HCD Specialists to translate research insights into actionable design specifications
• ▹Act as the bridge between design and engineering, translating prototypes into responsive, accessible and performant front-end code
• ▹Ensure all designs comply with Human-Centered Design (HCD) principles and align with program objectives and Agile ceremonies
• ▹Define and enforce UI/UX and front-end coding standards for consistency and reusability
• ▹Evaluate designs for compliance with Section 508, usability and WCAG accessibility guidelines
• ▹Support iterative feedback loops through rapid prototyping and validation within sprint cycles
• ▹Provide guidance and recommendations on UI consistency, interaction design and design system reuse
• ▹Partner with Quality Assurance and Compliance teams to verify usability and accessibility in production releases
• ▹Produce HCD implementation plans and accessibility and compliance reports (Section 508, WCAG 2.1 AA, FedRAMP UI standards), and contribute templates and components to the shared UI library

Requirements

• ▹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 methodologies such as heuristic evaluations, card sorting and A/B testing
• ▹Proficiency in design and prototyping tools (Figma, Sketch, Storybook, Axure, Miro or similar)
• ▹Familiarity with HTML5, CSS3 and responsive UI behavior to collaborate effectively with developers
• ▹Strong experience working 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 to present 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
• ▹10+ years of general experience in information systems and 8+ years of specialized experience
• ▹Minimum education: BA/BS; experience may be considered in lieu of a degree: HS (16+ years), AA/AS (14+ years), BA/BS (12+ years), Doctorate/Ph.D. (9+ years)
• ▹Consultant mindset with the ability to work with high-level customer stakeholders and build excellent customer relationships
• ▹Experience identifying and applying industry tools, solutions, methods, best practices and emerging technologies
• ▹Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to formulate and communicate recommendations for improvement
• ▹Ability to work effectively, independently and as part of a team

Nice to have

• ▹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 (Google Analytics, Hotjar)
• ▹Understanding of Zero Trust design and secure user interface principles
• ▹Knowledge of AI-assisted UX tools or predictive usability models
• ▹Certified Usability Analyst (CUA) or Certified HCD Professional certification
• ▹SAFe Agile Practitioner (SPC or SSM) certification
• ▹Section 508 Trusted Tester certification (highly desirable)
• ▹UX Design or HCD certification (NN/g, IDEO or HFI)

Soft skills

What we offer

• ▹Remote work from any location
• ▹Salary range: USD 128,039 - 173,229 (not guaranteed; may fall outside the range based on experience, location and contract requirements)
• ▹Medical plan options (some with Health Savings Accounts), dental and vision plans
• ▹401(k) plan with company match
• ▹Full flex work weeks where possible
• ▹15 days of paid leave per year plus 10 paid holidays
• ▹Paid Family Leave: up to 160 hours in a rolling 12-month period
• ▹Short- and long-term disability, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel insurance

About the company

GDIT is a global technology and professional services company delivering technology solutions and mission services to major U.S. government, defense and intelligence agencies. It has 26,000 employees and operates in 50+ countries.