UX Designer / Front End Engineer (Remote - US)

Jobgether

  • USA
  • $129,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 day ago
  • Apply easily
This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of Agile Six. We are currently looking for a UX Designer / Front End Engineer in the United States.We are seeking a UX Designer / Front End Engineer to join a cross-functional team working on modernizing and streamlining critical government services. In this role, you will combine deep UX expertise with hands-on frontend engineering skills to design, implement, and deliver accessible, user-centered digital experiences. You will collaborate closely with product managers, designers, engineers, and researchers across multiple initiatives, applying human-centered design principles throughout the software development lifecycle. The ideal candidate is adaptive, empathetic, and passionate about creating meaningful impact for millions of users, while leveraging AI tools to accelerate iteration and improve outcomes. This position provides the flexibility to contribute across a variety of products and projects in a fully remote, agile environment. Note: This position is anticipated, pending contract award response.Accountabilities
  • Design deliverables – Create artifacts across all fidelity levels, from sketches and wireframes to polished prototypes, incorporating AI-assisted design and code generation where appropriate.
  • Design system implementation – Apply the U.S. Web Design System (USWDS) and reusable patterns across the portfolio, iterating with the design system team to improve shared components.
  • Accessibility compliance – Ensure designs and code meet Section 508 and WCAG standards, maintaining inclusive, accessible user experiences.
  • AI-assisted development – Use AI-powered IDEs (e.g., Copilot, Cursor) to analyze code, generate features, write tests, and debug, while reviewing outputs for quality.
  • UI component development – Build accessible frontend components using modern frameworks, adhering to UX best practices, USWDS standards, and API guidelines.
  • Testing & quality assurance – Write and maintain automated unit, integration, and accessibility tests for all deliverables.
  • Frontend delivery in Agile – Contribute to performant, scalable applications, collaborating closely with teammates in a cross-functional Agile environment.
  • Collaboration & workflow – Participate in pair programming, peer reviews, and retrospectives, incorporating lessons learned into continuous improvement.
  • Product alignment – Ensure implementation matches design intent and communicate effectively with stakeholders to maintain shared understanding.
Requirements
  • 8+ years of experience as a UX Designer / Engineer or in a related role collaborating with digital product teams.
  • 4+ years of professional frontend engineering experience with expertise in at least one modern technology stack.
  • Proficiency in Figma and modern prototyping tools; strong understanding of human-centered design and interaction design fundamentals.
  • Experience creating accessible user experiences compliant with Section 508 and WCAG standards.
  • Demonstrated ability to leverage AI tools to improve design and software outcomes.
  • Portfolio showcasing user-centered design processes, native product design, and frontend implementation.
  • Proven success collaborating in cross-functional teams using Agile practices.
  • Adaptive, empathetic, collaborative, and proactive with strong communication skills.
  • Must have lived and worked in the United States for 3 of the last 5 years; occasional travel may be required.
Preferred qualifications: Experience working with government agencies, cross-functional teams including research and product, and a U.S. Veteran background is encouraged.Benefits
  • Competitive salary ($129,233) with equitable pay practices.
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) for all employees.
  • 401(k) matching and comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Employer-paid short- and long-term disability and life insurance.
  • Generous paid time off, federal holidays, and floating holidays.
  • Paid parental leave.
  • Self-managed professional development and wellness budgets.
  • Flexible, self-managed work/life balance in a fully remote environment.
Jobgether is a Talent Matching Platform that partners with companies worldwide to efficiently connect top talent with the right opportunities through AI-driven job matching.When you apply, your profile goes through our AI-powered screening process designed to identify top talent efficiently and fairly.
🔍 Our AI evaluates your CV and LinkedIn profile thoroughly, analyzing your skills, experience, and achievements.
📊 It compares your profile to the job’s core requirements and past success factors to determine your match score.
🎯 Based on this analysis, we automatically shortlist the 3 candidates with the highest match to the role.
🧠 When necessary, our human team may perform an additional manual review to ensure no strong profile is missed.The process is transparent, skills-based, and free of bias — focusing solely on your fit for the role. Once the shortlist is completed, we share it directly with the company that owns the job opening. The final decision and next steps (such as interviews or additional assessments) are then made by their internal hiring team.Thank you for your interest!#LI-CL1

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