Senior UI/UX Design Lead

Dev Technology Group, Inc.

Senior UI/UX lead shaping accessible, modern federal applications at Dev Technology. Driving design systems, prototypes, frontend modernization, and development-team delivery across technology stacks.

Posted 8/4/2026full-timeReston • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

BootstrapMaterial UIReact

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the UI/UX SME and translate business requirements and UX strategy into elegant, intuitive, high-performing interfaces for development teams
Drive UI/UX best practices across programs, ensuring consistency, usability, and accessibility
Establish and maintain reusable component libraries and design systems using Bootstrap, Material UI, and Trussworks
Ensure Section 508 compliance and adherence to WCAG 2.x standards
Collaborate with product owners, designers, backend engineers, and stakeholders to deliver user-centered solutions
Partner with project and client leadership on modernization roadmaps and initiatives
Improve development processes while staying current with emerging frontend technologies
Lead troubleshooting of complex UI/UX and performance issues
Provide final UI/UX review and sign-off before customer UAT and rollout
Lead high-fidelity prototypes and wireframes for multiple teams and technology stacks
Develop repeatable design-to-development workflows
Conduct usability testing and design validation sessions
Coach and mentor development teams on UI/UX best practices and modern design approaches

Requirements

What you’ll need

US citizenship required
Must be able to obtain and maintain a DHS Public Trust
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Human–Computer Interaction & Design, or related technical discipline strongly preferred; related professional experience in lieu of a degree acceptable
Over 8 years of hands-on UI/UX design and implementation experience
3–5 years leading design initiatives across multiple applications or cross-functional teams
Advanced proficiency in HTML5 and CSS3
Advanced proficiency in Figma or Adobe Suite
Experience designing scalable component-based design systems
Strong understanding of Section 508 and WCAG accessibility standards
Proven experience optimizing frontend performance and application scalability
Experience in Agile/DevSecOps development environments
Ability to lead UI/UX planning discussions and influence frontend strategy
Experience with React and Power Platforms
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Portfolio showcasing enterprise-level UI/UX work

Benefits

Comp & perks

Generous and flexible time-off policy
Flexible work schedules and telework options, including remote work availability for eligible projects
Career development opportunities including a mentorship program, technical and management training through Dev University, hands-on learning through DevLab, tuition reimbursement, and paid training opportunities
Choice of two health plans including dental and vision
Flexible spending account
Commuter benefits
Life insurance
401K matching with a 5% matching contribution
Regular team and company social events including annual party, happy hours, and fitness challenges
Company-wide community engagement support activities
Employer match for donations
Time off for volunteer efforts