Senior UI/UX Front-End Design Lead — Remote Federal Projects

Dev Technology

Reston (VA)

Hybrid

USD 120,000 - 155,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Dev Technology Group is seeking a Senior UI/UX Front-End Design Lead to drive strategy and execution for a large federal agency, serving as the central design authority across delivery teams and applications. You will establish design systems, guide modernization, and ensure WCAG 2.x and Section 508 compliance across diverse stacks including React, Power Platform, and ServiceNow.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, collaboration with federal customers, and mentoring teams to deliver modern,

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Human–Computer Interaction & Design or related field, or equivalent experience.
8+ years hands-on UI/UX design and implementation with cross-functional teams.
3–5+ years leading design initiatives across multiple apps or teams.
Proficiency in HTML5, CSS3; design tools like Figma or Adobe Creative Suite.
Strong understanding of accessibility standards (Section 508, WCAG).
Experience with React and frontend performance optimization.
Experience with Agile/DevSecOps environments.

Responsibilities

Serve as UI/UX SME and translate business requirements into UI designs for frontend teams.
Drive UI/UX best practices, ensuring usability and accessibility across programs.
Establish reusable component libraries and design systems (Bootstrap, Material UI, etc.).
Ensure 508 compliance and WCAG alignment across applications.
Collaborate with product owners, designers, engineers, and stakeholders to deliver user-centered solutions.
Lead modernization initiatives and drive frontend strategy with cross-functional teams.
Create high-fidelity prototypes and wireframes for multiple stacks and platforms.
Coach teams on modern UI/UX design approaches and usability testing.