UX/UI Engineer, 508 Compliance

Peraton

UX/UI and 508 Compliance Engineer supporting a large-scale federal IAM modernization program. Ensuring all delivered interfaces are intuitive, accessible, compliant, and aligned with Brand Style Guide.

Posted 7/16/2026full-time🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $86,000 - $138,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in User Experience (UX) and User Interface (UI) design, with a strong focus on Section 508 and WCAG 2.1 AA compliance. Proficient in conducting user research, usability testing, and applying Human-Centered Design principles within Agile/Scrum frameworks.

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User Experience DesignUI DesignSection 508 ComplianceWCAG 2.1 AA ComplianceAgile/Scrum Development

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Hard Skills

User ResearchWireframingPrototypingVisual DesignUsability TestingAccessibility TestingHuman-Centered DesignConcept ValidationBilingual Page RenderingAssistive Technologies

Tools & Technologies

AxeWAVELighthouseJAWSNVDAVoiceOverTalkBack

Industry Keywords

Identity and Access ManagementPublic-Facing Web ApplicationsMobile OptimizationIterative Delivery FrameworksUser Experience Design Activities

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support a large-scale federal Identity and Access Management (IAM) modernization program.
Serve as the subject matter expert for user experience design, UI design, and Section 508 accessibility compliance across all public-facing and internal IAM platforms.
Lead user experience design activities across Agile/Scrum development sprints.
Conduct discovery work to understand the needs of diverse user populations.
Develop and maintain user research artifacts, wireframes, prototypes, and concept validation deliverables.
Validate new features and material UX changes through concept validation activities; present findings and obtain Product Manager approval prior to implementation.
Support usability testing activities.
Design user interfaces and deliver visual comps and mockups for the IAM common login portal, SSO portal.
Ensure all interfaces support mobile- and tablet-optimized versions and bilingual (English and Spanish) page rendering as required.
Serve as the program’s Section 508 and WCAG 2.1 AA compliance lead for all web applications.
Conduct and coordinate automated accessibility testing each sprint using tools such as axe, WAVE, Lighthouse.
Author detailed accessibility defect reports including issue descriptions, WCAG success criteria references, severity ratings, and step-by-step remediation recommendations.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 8 years of experience with a Bachelor's degree or 12 years with a HS Diploma/equivalent
Experience in spanning all three disciplines: UX/UI design, UI visual production, and Section 508 accessibility testing.
Demonstrated experience designing user interfaces and producing visual comps, wireframes, and prototypes for large-scale, public-facing web applications.
Hands-on experience conducting Section 508 and WCAG 2.1 AA compliance testing using automated tools (axe, WAVE, Lighthouse)
Demonstrated proficiency with assistive technologies including JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, TalkBack
Experience applying Human-Centered Design (HCD) principles and conducting user research, usability testing, and concept validation activities.
Experience working within Agile/Scrum development teams and iterative delivery frameworks.
Must be able to obtain and maintain the required agency clearance.
Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Benefits

Comp & perks

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans.
Health insurance
401(k) matching
Flexible work hours
Paid time off
Remote work options