UI/UX Technical Lead (Information Technology Analyst 3)

New-Jersey-Courts; Trenton (NJ); Híbrido; USD 95.000 - 133.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The New Jersey Judiciary is seeking a knowledgeable UI/UX Technical Lead to provide technical leadership and governance for user interface and user experience design across our applications. You will oversee UI/UX activities throughout the sprint lifecycle and promote accessibility compliance with WCAG and ADA standards.

You will bridge design, technology, and accessibility, guiding designers and developers to deliver consistent, intuitive, and inclusive experiences that meet organizational and

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology or related area and three years of professional experience.
• Experience with multiple enterprise applications and systems in an IT environment preferred.
• Familiarity with ADA accessibility and WCAG compliance is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Provide technical leadership and governance for UI/UX design across applications.
• Oversee UI/UX activities throughout sprint lifecycle and establish design language standards.
• Guide designers and developers to deliver accessible, intuitive, and high-quality experiences.

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in a field related to computer science / information technology / related area

Herramientas

Office 365

Active Directory

Adobe XD

Group Policy

SharePoint

XIDM

PEGA

Salesforce

Microsoft Teams

Zoom

Descripción del empleo

If another position becomes available within five months of this recruitment’s closing date, the applicant pool from this posting may be used to fill additional vacancies.

Salary

The salary range for this position is $94,668.29 to $133,073.24 for Schedule A, and $94,668.29 to $126,419.57 for Schedule B. For newly hired individuals, the starting salary will normally be at the minimum of the salary range. For current Judiciary employees, salary upon promotion or advancement will be an increase of 5% of base salary, not to exceed the maximum of the range, or the minimum salary of the band/level, whichever is greater.Judiciary employees hired prior to June 3, 2014, are considered Schedule A. Newly hired individuals, and Judiciary employees hired on or after June 3, 2014, are considered Schedule B.

About the Judiciary

When you come to work for New Jersey Judiciary you will join an 8500-member strong TEAM that operates with the highest standards of independence, integrity, fairness and quality service. You will be engaged with work that has purpose, meaning and makes a difference in lives of the public we serve. We work hard every day to build the public’s trust and confidence in our court system, which includes issues such as bail reform, marijuana decriminalization and recovery court. Whether it be in a courtroom, an administrative office, a courthouse training room, an IT office or in the field, our Judiciary workforce is improving the lives of countless individuals and families every day. We honor the dignity and individualism of each member of our organization while fostering professionalism and continuous improvement in our work.

The Judiciary offers a strong opportunity for growth.

Job Description

The Judiciary is seeking a knowledgeable and collaborative UI/UX Technical Lead to provide technical leadership and governance for user interface and user experience design within our application environment. This role is responsible for overseeing UI/UX activities throughout the sprint lifecycle, establishing and maintaining design language standards, and promoting compliance with applicable ADA accessibility requirements and Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG). The ideal candidate combines strong UI/UX expertise, knowledge of application development, attention to detail, and the ability to guide designers and developers in delivering consistent, accessible, intuitive, and high-quality experiences. The UI/UX Technical Lead plays a critical role in bridging design, technology, and accessibility. Through technical oversight, standards governance, and team collaboration, this position helps ensure that judiciary applications deliver reliable, consistent, and inclusive experiences that meet organizational and user needs.

Remote Work

The Judiciary currently offers a hybrid work schedule, and this position may qualify for up to 3 days of remote work outside of Judiciary buildings. To participate in this program, in addition to installing a multifactor authentication app on your phone or tablet, you will be required to have high speed home internet access.

Qualifications

Regular and predictable physical presence at the worksite is an essential function of this position. Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in a field related to computer science, information technology or the area to which the applicant is applying, such as information systems, human-computer interaction, interactive media, software engineering, computer networking, business analytics, data analytics and/or cybersecurity and three years of professional experience in: analyzing, designing, programming, troubleshooting, resolving technical problems, testing, defining business requirements, training and/or installing computer systems applications OR planning, acquiring, installing and implementing telecommunications facilities and services, wide area networks, or local area networks OR generating and maintaining system software OR business analysis which may include defining and gathering business and functional requirements, analyzing and validating data and/or documenting test plans OR business analyticsOR data analytics.

Candidates should be able to demonstrate strong organization skills, flexibility in response to changing priorities, and the ability to analyze problems and find innovative solutions both independently and collaboratively. Experience supporting multiple applications and systems in an enterprise environment and Microsoft Office applications including Office 365, Active Directory, Adobe XD, Group Policy, SharePoint, XIDM, PEGA, Salesforce, Microsoft Teams, Zoom are preferred.

Substitution

Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute additional paraprofessional and/or professional IT technical experience or experience related to the area to which the applicant is applying on a year for year basis with one year of such experience being equal to 30 semester hour credits.

A bachelor’s degree in any field from an accredited college or university and one year of additional paraprofessional and/or professional IT technical experience or experience related to the area to which the applicant is applying may be substituted for the required education.

An associate degree from an accredited college or university, in a field related to computer science, information technology or the area to which the applicant is applying, such as information systems, human-computer interaction, interactive media, software engineering, computer networking, business analytics, data analytics and/or cybersecurity and two years of additional paraprofessional and/or professional IT technical experience or experience related to the area to which the applicant is applying may be substituted for the required education.

An associate degree in any field from an accredited college or university and three years of additional paraprofessional and/or professional IT technical experience or experience related to the area to which the applicant is applying may be substituted for the required education.

A master’s degree from an accredited college or university in a field related to computer science, information technology or the area to which the applicant is applying, such as information systems, human-computer interaction, interactive media, software engineering, computer networking, business analytics, data analytics and/or cybersecurity may be substituted for the required education OR one year of experience.

Individuals who have successfully completed internships within the Central Office Information Technology Office; ATCSU; Data Analytics, Research and Statistics Office; and/or the Information Security Unit may substitute their experience as interns for the required professional experience with one such year of intern experience being equivalent to six months of professional experience.

Education Note

Degrees conferred outside of the United States must be evaluated by a recognized evaluation service. (See https://naces.org/members/)

Physical Ability

For some positions, applicants must have the ability to perform work which requires climbing and prolonged standing, stretching, bending and reaching. The selected candidate must be able to frequently lift and carry supplies weighing from 30 to 50 pounds and, occasionally, materials weighing up to 75 pounds.

Driver's License

Appointees will be required to possess a driver’s license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.

Authorization to Work

US citizenship is not required. Selected candidate must be authorized to work in the US according to Department of Homeland Security, US Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations.

Special Note

Newly hired employees must agree to a thorough background check that will include fingerprinting. All data received will be kept in strict confidence except to inform the individual of the findings and what action will be taken as a result of this information.

Residency Law

In accordance with N.J.S.A. 52:14-7 (L. 2011, Chapter 70), the "New Jersey First Act," all persons newly hired by the Judiciary within one year must establish, and then maintain, principal residence in the State of New Jersey. Any person may request an exemption from that requirement from the Employee Residency Review Committee in the Department of Labor & Workforce Development on the basis of either hardship or employer critical need.

Equal Opportunity

The Judiciary of New Jersey is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action

Employer Committed to Ensuring an Open Door to Justice