Key skills
UI/UX EngineeringFront-end DevelopmentReactAngularVueHTML5CSS3JavaScriptTypeScriptWireframingPrototypingUser Interface DesignFigmaSketchAdobe XDResponsive DesignMobile-first DesignRESTful API IntegrationSection 508 Accessibility StandardsWCAG ComplianceAgile DevelopmentComponent-based Design SystemsUI ArchitectureTroubleshootingPerformance OptimizationGitCI/CD WorkflowsRESTfulVersion ControlAgileCI/CDUser ResearchUsability Testing
About this role
Sprezzatura is a mission-driven, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business specializing in secure, scalable, and human-centered digital solutions. They are seeking a highly skilled Senior UI/UX Engineer to lead the design and implementation of user-centered digital interfaces for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the design of intuitive and accessible user experiences for enterprise VA applications
- Translate user research, personas, and journey maps into effective interface designs that improve usability and service delivery
- Develop responsive, high-performance user interfaces using modern front-end frameworks such as React, Angular, or similar technologies
- Build reusable UI components and scalable design patterns that align with enterprise design systems
- Conduct user research, usability testing, and iterative design sessions to ensure applications meet the needs of Veterans, clinicians, and internal VA users
- Produce wireframes, prototypes, and interaction models that guide development
- Ensure all user interfaces comply with Section 508 and WCAG accessibility standards
- Perform accessibility audits, implement remediation strategies, and integrate accessibility best practices into development workflows
- Collaborate with engineering and design teams to implement consistent UI components and patterns aligned with enterprise design systems and federal digital service standards
- Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, backlog grooming, and retrospectives
- Work closely with product managers, developers, and DevSecOps teams to ensure efficient delivery of high-quality user experiences
- Ensure user interfaces are optimized for speed, scalability, and cross-browser compatibility across desktop and mobile platforms
- Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior UI/UX engineers and designers
- Promote best practices in design thinking, front-end development, and accessibility engineering
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 7+ years of experience in UI/UX engineering, front-end development, or digital product design
- Strong experience designing and developing modern enterprise user interfaces using React, Angular, Vue, or similar frameworks
- Proficiency with HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and TypeScript
- Experience creating wireframes, prototypes, and user interface designs using tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, or similar
- Demonstrated experience implementing responsive and mobile-first design principles
- Experience integrating front-end applications with RESTful APIs and backend services
- Strong understanding of Section 508 accessibility standards and WCAG compliance
- Experience working within Agile development environments
- Knowledge of component-based design systems and reusable UI architecture
- Strong troubleshooting and performance optimization skills for front-end applications
- Familiarity with version control systems (Git) and modern CI/CD workflows